Unlike many machines at the gym, the cable pulley has stood the test of time. That's because the cable pulley and cable crossover machines are some of the most versatile pieces of gym equipment, ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. April 24, 2024 Add as ...

To those who think the gym is an intimidating place, have no fear. As a female personal trainer, I have experienced the ins and outs of gym culture and am here to help. One of my favorite machines to ...

This simple cable movement delivers constant tension, better control, and stronger shoulders—making it a go-to exercise for modern strength training routines.

The front deltoid raise is an exercise to strengthen the anterior part of the deltoid muscle. It's performed by raising your arm forward from the shoulder against some form of resistance. You can use ...

Flyes are exercises to strengthen the muscles of your upper body. The hand and arm move through an arc against resistance with the elbow at a fixed angle. Flyes are strength training exercises, and ...

If there’s one thing fitness enthusiasts can agree on, it’s the desire for bigger, more defined shoulders. Whether you’re male or female, capped delts are always in style. They may not be as flashy as ...

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 ...

Capped delts are one of those features on a physique that just stand out. Even under a baggy t-shirt, a pair of strong shoulders makes anyone look powerful and athletic. Like every muscle, building ...