I've been lifting on and off for ages now.
Anyway, I've been lifting at home for the last few months, and I'm soon to join a gym as the one I was at before had no free weights.
Would you say cables are any good? E.g. tricep pull downs and the rows? Are they quite beneficial? I particularly hate bent-over barbell row, so maybe the cable would be better?
What do you guys think?
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Thread: Cables
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09-22-2007, 06:44 AM #1Registered User
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Cables
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6 x 90kg (198lbs) bench & 1x100kg (220lbs)
6 x 120kg (264lbs) deadlift
6 x 110kg (242lbs) squat
Cycle more for cardio
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09-22-2007, 07:56 AM #2Army Strong.
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There is nothing wrong with doing cable exercises. I wouldn't say use just them alone though, like I would tell anyone to use freeweights alone.Originally Posted by redrabbit
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09-22-2007, 09:38 AM #3Banned
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cables aren't too bad if you think about it. You still get a free range of motion unlike most machines. The only drawback is that you still can't improve your stabilizers as much compared to free weights.
and for the record I am not a big fan of cable exercises for back!
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09-22-2007, 09:45 AM #4Banned
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Most chaps will find the free weight adds more size, but the cables are quite good at maintaining continuous tension and as a change of pace.Originally Posted by redrabbit
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09-22-2007, 10:19 AM #5ΛΦΕ
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I usually use cables for smaller muscles like biceps and triceps. The continuous tension seems to be better for growth. I do also use free weights for biceps.Originally Posted by Buggery Longcox
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09-22-2007, 06:38 PM #6Registered User
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People whould change up their exercises every 3 weeks or so right? in order to avoid reaching a plateau?
If that's the case, would a cable machine or free weights be better for doing chest flyes to replace bench?
I'm considering buying a used cable machine for around $100 right now and can't decide whether the free weights I have would be a better idea.
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09-22-2007, 08:17 PM #7Registered User
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i like to use cables for shoulders... found out they help me out making a better drawing.
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09-24-2007, 07:06 AM #8Registered User
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One-arm db row.Originally Posted by redrabbit
Poliquin: "One problem with the barbell row is that it's really hard for people to just use the lats and elbow flexors. They always unconsciously start to drive with the quads and use their glutes and lower back. The second thing is that the bar either hits your gut or your chest, which restricts your range of motion. The better way to do it is to just use the one-arm dumbbell row."
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09-24-2007, 08:28 AM #9Registered User
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I do them as well. For back I do:Originally Posted by papi93
dead lift,
one arm db row
bent over barbell row
**** I workout at home, but from next week will be in a gym so will have MANY more options available for my back. Including cable row.GOALS for 2009:
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6 x 90kg (198lbs) bench & 1x100kg (220lbs)
6 x 120kg (264lbs) deadlift
6 x 110kg (242lbs) squat
Cycle more for cardio
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10-28-2008, 10:33 AM #10ur englishOriginally Posted by Buggery Longcox
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10-28-2008, 11:03 AM #11In the Mosh Pit
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There are some body parts that I think really benefit from cables such as tri's (pushdowns, extensions etc..) so definitely have their place on a workout
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10-28-2008, 11:40 AM #12Registered User
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i use cables pretty much exclusively for my iso/end exercises, for back i do 1 handed rows and completely focus on the muscle instead of moving heavier weights. same for tricep pushdown/rope and i do a really good 1 handed chest fly on the cable that works better then any other iso chest movement.
Edit: i kind of worded that wrong, i mean when i use cables they are only for iso/mind muscle not that my only iso movements are cables.
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