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Cable Upper-Body 3.4

Session overview

Welcome to the "Cable Upper-Body" beginner gym session – a fantastic workout tailored for wheelchair users, focusing on enhancing your upper body strength using the the versatile cable machine! Get ready to embark on a journey that will shape and strengthen your muscles with this versatile and effective machine. We designed a series of exercises that target your chest, shoulders, arms, and back, ensuring a well-rounded and accessible workout experience. The cable provides constant tension, allowing you to progress at your own pace. Whether you're a fitness newbie or looking to spice up your routine, "Cable Upper-Body" is here to empower you and make fitness a part of your joyful and active lifestyle. So, let's get those cables moving, and together, we'll unleash the power of your upper body like never before! 💪😊

Session details
Whiteboard
Resistance
Upper Body
Total time of workout
45 minutes
Equipment
Intensity:
Easy
Medium
Hard
00:00:00
1. Cable Chest Fly
Reps: 3 x 8 3 x 8 3 x 8
Exercise 1

Cable Chest Fly

Reps
3 x 8
3 x 8
3 x 8
Description

First, place both cable pulleys at chest height, then grab the handles in each hand and position yourself facing away from and in the middle of the pulleys. Move slightly forwards, then have your arms out at shoulder height with a slight bend in your elbow.

This is the starting position.

From here, pull your hands together until the hands touch or as far as you can. After this, slowly return the arms to the starting position. This is one repetition, now repeat this for the desired amount.

If you have limited gripping ability try using the Active Hands Gripping aids or D-Ring Aids clipped straight into the carabiner to make this exercise as safe as possible.

2. Cable Straight Arm Row
Reps: 3 x 8 3 x 8 3 x 8
Exercise 2

Cable Straight Arm Row

Reps
3 x 8
3 x 8
3 x 8
Description

First, place both cable pulleys at chest height, then grab the handles in each hand with your arms straight in front of you and position yourself in the middle of the pulleys.

This is the starting position.

From here, whilst keeping your arms straight throughout, pull your arms back until they are by your side or as far as you can. After this, slowly return the arms to the starting position. This is one repetition, now repeat this for the desired amount.

If you have limited gripping ability try using the Active Hands Gripping aids or D-Ring Aids clipped straight into the carabiner to make this exercise as safe as possible.

3. Cable Neutral Press
Reps: 3 x 8 3 x 8 3 x 8
Exercise 3

Cable Neutral Press

Reps
3 x 8
3 x 8
3 x 8
Description

First, place both cable pulleys as low as possible, then grab the handles in each hand and position yourself in the middle of the pulleys. Then have your elbows tucked in at your sides with hands at shoulder height with your palms facing inward.

This is the starting position.

From here extend your hands up above your head until the arms are fully extended or as far as you can. After this, slowly return the arms to the starting position. This is one repetition, now repeat this for the desired amount.

If you have limited gripping ability try using the Active Hands Gripping aids or D-Ring Aids clipped straight into the carabiner to make this exercise as safe as possible.

4. Cable Decline Bicep Curl
Reps: 3 x 8 3 x 8 3 x 8
Exercise 4

Cable Decline Bicep Curl

Reps
3 x 8
3 x 8
3 x 8
Description

First, place both cable pulleys at head height, then grab the handles in each hand and position yourself in the middle of the pulleys. Also make sure you are far enough away that there is no bend in your arms and they are pointing at the pulleys and your palms facing up.

This is the starting position.

From here curl your hands towards you, by bending at the elbows until the arms are fully flexed or as far as you can. After this, slowly return the arms back to the starting position. This is one repetition, now repeat this for the desired amount.

If you have limited gripping ability try using the Active Hands Gripping aids or D-Ring Aids clipped straight into the carabiner to make this exercise as safe as possible.

5. Cable Tricep Crossover
Reps: 3 x 8 3 x 8 3 x 8
Exercise 5

Cable Tricep Crossover

Reps
3 x 8
3 x 8
3 x 8
Description

First, place both cable pulleys at chest height, then grab the handles in the opposite hands and position yourself in the middle of the pulleys. Move slightly back, then have your elbows up to the side at shoulder height and your hands pointing towards the pulleys so the cable is crossed.

This is the starting position.

From here extend your hands out to the side, by extending at the elbows until the arms are fully extended or as far as you can. After this, slowly return the arms down to the starting position. This is one repetition, now repeat this for the desired amount.

If you have limited gripping ability try using the Active Hands Gripping aids or D-Ring Aids clipped straight into the carabiner to make this exercise as safe as possible.