If you’ve spent any time in a gym, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with the cable machine. This functional piece of exercise equipment, also referred to as a pulley machine, is a staple in many ...

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Cable machines are widely used in commercial and home gyms because they offer consistent resistance and a wide range of motion. Many lifters rely on them to add variety and improve muscle control.

In the nine years I’ve been weight training, I’ve rarely ventured into the weight machine section of a gym. Not, to be clear, because I don’t think they’re any good at supporting strength or muscle ...