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Cable machines include a weight stack that is conn

Cable machines include a weight stack that is connected by cables to cams and pulleys and only moves in one direction. If you are new to weight training or if you are working out alone, cable machines provide a good workout. They provide a very controlled motion and typically isolate one muscle group at a time. Cable machines are a viable option for serious weight training, but they are essential for novice, senior, recreational athletes and injury rehabilitation.

TL; DR
1. Easy to Use - Using a series of pulleys means you’re less likely to get hurt as you don’t directly push or pull against the force of gravity. Machines allow you fluid movement with proper form through the full range of motion.
2. It’s Quick - you will spend less time setting up, changing, and putting your weights away.
3. Great for beginners - using this equipment can help you to build up your confidence and abilities to move to free weights and another area of the weight room! Try choosing 6-9 pieces of equipment to perform 2 sets of 15 reps on to get started. The equipment is numbered 1-20 and designed to give you a full-body workout.
4. Isolation - cable machines typically isolate one muscle group at a time. Depending on your goals, this can be advantageous.

Keep in mind - machines are adjusting, balancing and supporting your body, resulting in the smaller muscles that would normally do these tasks in real life often not getting exercised or strengthened enough. Be sure to give them some love, too.

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