Strength & equipment
Change the cable height before choosing a weight
An adjustable cable column changes the direction of resistance when you move the pulley. That makes its height an exercise setting, not a minor detail.
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Understand the movements and the equipment used to train them.
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Choosing between cable handles
Cable attachments change your grip, reach and clearance. Choose one that suits the movement rather than whichever handle looks most substantial.
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Finding a workable shoulder press position
A shoulder press begins before the dumbbells leave the shoulders. The bench, hand position and route into the exercise all affect whether it feels manageable.
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A lighter approach to lateral raises
A lateral raise can ask more of a small dumbbell than its size suggests. Begin light enough that you can guide the arms instead of throwing the weights.
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Keep a dumbbell curl easy to judge
A dumbbell curl is simple enough that small changes are easy to notice. That makes it a useful exercise to practise without rushing.
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Keep the cable pressdown setup simple
The cable pressdown needs a clear line from a high pulley to your hands. A few setup choices can keep the exercise from turning into a whole-body shove.
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When the handle limits the exercise
Sometimes the intended exercise is manageable but the handle is not. A grip problem can be about equipment dimensions, surface condition or how the load is being held.
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What a neutral grip actually means
Neutral grip usually means the palms face one another. The term describes hand orientation; it does not identify one particular exercise or guarantee comfort.
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Choosing a range of motion you can control
Range of motion is the distance a movement travels. Choosing it well means considering the exercise, your control and the equipment, rather than chasing the largest visible movement.
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Pay attention to the lowering half
The effort of lifting can draw all your attention, leaving the return almost unattended. The lowering half is still part of the repetition.
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