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Cable Upper-Body 2.1

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 Close Grip Chest Press
Reps: 3 x 15 3 x 15 3 x 15
Exercise 1

Cable Close Grip Chest Press

Reps
3 x 15
3 x 15
3 x 15
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 elbows tucked into your side and slightly behind you and your hands pointing forward.

This is the starting position.

From here extend your hands forward 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.

2. Cable Decline Wide Row
Reps: 3 x 15 3 x 15 3 x 15
Exercise 2

Cable Decline Wide Row

Reps
3 x 15
3 x 15
3 x 15
Description

First, place both cable pulleys above head 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, pull your arms up and back by bending at the elbows until they are by your side or as far as you can. As you do so keep them elevated at chest height throughout. 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 Front Raise
Reps: 3 x 15 3 x 15 3 x 15
Exercise 3

Cable Front Raise

Reps
3 x 15
3 x 15
3 x 15
Description

First, place both cable pulleys as low as you can, 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 down by your side and slightly behind you.

This is the starting position.

From here extend your arms forward and up until the arms are at shoulder height 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 Side Curl
Reps: 3 x 15 3 x 15 3 x 15
Exercise 4

Cable Side Curl

Reps
3 x 15
3 x 15
3 x 15
Description

First, position the cable pulley at chest height, then grab the handle in one hand and position yourself at a perpendicular angle to the pulley. Also make sure you are far enough away that there is no bend in your arm and they are pointing at the pulley and your palm facing up.

This is the starting position.

From here curl your hand towards you, by bending at the elbow until the arm is fully flexed or as far as you can. After this, slowly return the arm back to the starting position. This is one repetition, now repeat this for the desired amount. Once you’ve done all the reps on one arm, if required in the program and you are able to do so, repeat the exercise and the repetitions with the other arm.

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 Extension
Reps: 3 x 15 3 x 15 3 x 15
Exercise 5

Cable Tricep Extension

Reps
3 x 15
3 x 15
3 x 15
Description

First, place both cable pulleys as low as possible, 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 elbows pointing up and your hands pointing down.

This is the starting position.

From here extend your hands up and above your head, 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.