• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Search Site
  • Sitemap
TF Clark Fitness Magazine Logo TF Clark Fitness Magazine Logo TF Clark Fitness Magazine

TF Clark Fitness Magazine

The Best Information On Fitness

  • Home Page
  • Bodybuilding
    • Abs – How to Create a Killer Six Pack Stomach
    • Arms – How to Develop the Most Massive Guns
    • Back – How to Tone and Build Your Muscles
    • Celebrity Trainers
    • Celebrity Bodybuilders – Learn How Famous People Get In Shape
    • Chest – How to Chisel Armor Like Pecs
    • Legs – How to Develop Quadriceps, Butt, and Hamstrings
    • Professional Bodybuilders – What You Can Learn From the Best
    • Shoulder Workouts – How to Create the Most Powerful Results
  • Fat Loss
    • Exercise – How to Use Workouts to Create the Body You Want
    • Fat Loss Journey
    • Fat Loss Diets – How to Use Food to Create Your Dream Body
    • Natural Activities – How to Use Daily Activities to Stay Fit and Healthy
    • Weight Loss – How to Follow Scientifically Proven Methods
  • Healthy Living
    • Coronavirus Journey
    • Emotional Health – How to Focus on Your Feelings
    • Healthy Living – How to Get Results Away From the Gym
    • Men’s Health
    • Mental Health – How to Nurture a Healthy and Fit Mind
    • Physical Health – How to Protect Your Greatest Asset
    • Sexual Health – How to Improve Your Performance in the Bedroom
    • Work Place – How to Create a Healthy and Fun Career
  • Workout Plans
    • Fat Loss Workout Program
    • Home Workout Program
    • Pre-Exhaustion Workout Program
    • Post-Exhaustion Workout Program
    • Strength Training Workout to Build Athleticism
  • Fitness Calculators
    • BMR Calculator – Do You Know Your Numbers?
    • Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator
    • Body Fat Percentage Calculator
    • Fitness Plan Calculator
    • Food Calorie Calculator
    • Ideal Body Weight Calculator
    • One-Rep Max Calculator
    • Protein Calorie Calculator

Perform a Cable Shoulder Workout to Build Massive Muscle

June 3, 2022 by Terry Clark 1 Comment

Are you looking to add some muscle mass and definition to your shoulders? Shoulder workouts are a great way to add mass. Also, they can help you add more definition to your upper body. We use the shoulder muscles in many exercises. Thus, we can work them in a variety of ways. Therefore, we will discuss how to do a cable shoulder workout. Finally, a shoulder cable workout can also help develop the biceps, traps, and the chest because these muscles support the shoulders in a cable shoulder workout. Let’s get started!

What Is a Good Cable Shoulder Workout for Building Massive Muscles?

A cable shoulder workout is a workout that uses cable machines to target the shoulder muscles. Also, this type of workout is excellent for building muscle and definition in the shoulders. You do cable shoulder workouts with a cable machine. There are many ways to do a cable shoulder workout. Thus, this section will discuss how to do a cable shoulder workout with a cable machine. Here is a list of five efficient cable shoulder exercises:

Cable Upright Row –

This exercise works out the shoulders as the primary muscle group. Also, it works out the biceps and traps as the secondary muscle group. When performing this exercise, proper form and volume determine how much you can develop your shoulders, biceps, and traps. Here is how to best perform the cable upright row:

  • Stand upright and try to avoid arching your back or using momentum.
  • Keeping the handle close to your body, raise your elbows as high as possible without pain or discomfort.
  • With your elbows leading the movement, try to reach the height of your collarbone.
  • Your wrists and handle should remain lower than your elbows during the lift.
  • Next, you need to lower the bar in a controlled manner.

Single Arm Cable Lateral Raise –

This exercise works out the shoulders as the primary muscle group. Also, it works out the traps as the secondary muscle group. The most crucial factor in resistance training exercises is proper form and volume. Here is how to best perform the single-arm cable lateral raise:

  • Slightly rotate your arm,
  • Have your thumb point down
  • Let your pinky finger lead the movement.
  • Raise your arm at a 30-degree angle from your torso.
  • Make sure it is slightly to the front of parallel
  • Don’t stop until your arms are at least parallel to the floor.
  • Avoid using momentum.
  • Now return to the starting position.

Standing Cable Front Raise –

This exercise works out the shoulders as the primary muscle group. Also, it works out the chest as the secondary muscle group. Make sure you focus on form when performing exercises. Moreover, the only reps that provide you with muscular shoulders and chest are the ones you do correctly. Here is how to best perform the standing cable front raise:

  • Stand upright with your glutes, quads, and abs engaged.
  • Have the handle hang approximately at your hip with your elbows locked at the starting position.
  • Raise your arms at least until they reach shoulder height.
  • Avoid struggling by lifting your shoulder blade or creating momentum with your back.
  • Return to the starting position in a controlled manner.

Single Arm Cable Reverse Fly –

This exercise works out the shoulders as the primary muscle group. Also, it works out the traps as the secondary muscle group. You will build your shoulders faster and bigger by performing this exercise with perfect form. Here is how to correctly perform the single-arm cable reverse fly:

  • Stand upright with the cable at your side.
  • At the starting position, have the pulley handle at chest level.
  • Grip the pulley handle with an arm that is far from the pulley.
  • Extend your arm across your body with your elbow slightly bent.
  • Avoid using momentum. Return to the starting position in a controlled manner.

Cable Face Pull –

This exercise works out the shoulders as the primary muscle group. Also, it works out the biceps and traps as the secondary muscle group. When performing this exercise, use the best form to make your shoulders, biceps, and traps more muscular. Here is how to perfectly perform the cable face pull:

  • Stand upright.
  • Have your arms fully extended forward at eye height at the starting position.
  • Pull the rope handle backward, bringing your palms back to the side of your head.
  • Concentrate on leading with your elbows back, keeping them at the same height as your eyes.
  • Hold the end position for a moment before returning to the starting position in a controlled manner.

Tips to Gain Muscle with a Shoulder Cable Workout –

  • Use a weight that is challenging but not too heavy.
  • Complete all reps with the proper form
  • Use progressive overload and a periodization plan.
  • Avoid using momentum.
  • Exercise at a slow and controlled tempo.
  • Focus on the mind-muscle connection.
  • Visualize the muscle working as you perform the exercise.
  • Choose a variety of exercises to work the different parts of the shoulder.
  • Do 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps for each exercise.

man chest abs Shoulder cable exercise Shoulder Workout Plans TF Clark Fitness Magazine

The Last Word on How to Perform a Cable Shoulder Workout to Build Massive Muscle

With this guide, you now have the tools to do a cable shoulder workout. Moreover, follow these tips, and you’ll be on your way to gaining muscle and definition in no time! Don’t forget to use the proper form because the proper form is king when it comes to building muscular shoulders, biceps, and traps. Also, use progressive overload and a periodization plan to gain muscle.

Cable shoulder workouts are a great way to build muscle and definition. Thus, this type of workout is excellent for those looking to add mass to their upper body. Finally, incorporate a high protein diet and 8 hours of rest with your workout to gain muscle. What do you think? Please share your response in the comments below so others can benefit from your experience.

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterTweet
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave

Filed Under: Shoulder Workouts - How to Create the Most Powerful Results Tagged With: Bodybuilding, Muscle

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

RSS
Follow by Email
Facebook
Facebook
fb-share-icon
Twitter
Visit Us
Follow Me
Tweet
YouTube
YouTube
Pinterest
Pinterest
fb-share-icon
Instagram

E-mail Newsletter

More to See

30 Minute Chest Workout

30 Minute Chest Workout – Try this Routine to Build Mass

December 21, 2021 By Terry Clark

Vince Sant Fitness Trainer

Vince Sant – How V-Shred Became a Household Name

November 1, 2021 By Terry Clark

Leg Day Workout Sexual Performance

Leg Day Workout – How to Improve Sexual Performance

September 6, 2021 By Terry Clark

Chloe Ting 2 Week Shred

Chloe Ting 2 Week Shred Challenge – Can It Burn stomach fat?

June 7, 2021 By Terry Clark

Duffy Gaver Fitness Trainer

Duffy Gaver Fitness Trainer – Uses 3 Pillars of Exercise

April 1, 2021 By Terry Clark

Arnold Schwarzenegger Bodybuilder

Arnold Schwarzenegger – The Greatest Bodybuilder of All Time

December 17, 2020 By Terry Clark

Home Workout Lose 10 Pounds

Lose 10 Pounds – Try this Meal and Workout Plan

December 10, 2020 By Terry Clark

how to gain 20 pounds of muscle fast

Diet and Workout Plan – How to Gain 20 Pounds of Muscle Fast

October 15, 2020 By Terry Clark

muscular well-defined back

Muscular Defined Back – The 4 Best Exercises

August 10, 2020 By Terry Clark

Low Carb Fast Food - A List of the Top 10 Places to Eat

Low-Carb Fast Food: A List of the Top 10 Places to Eat

July 24, 2020 By Terry Clark

More Posts from this Category

Get new posts by email

Footer

Search

The Journey

We Started TF Clark Fitness Magazine to motivate people to step beyond their limitations and equip the community with tools that will teach them to create comfort and maintain health in their lives. Also, we believe every person has the capacity and capability to exceed their goals. Our mission is to provide ample resources through our fitness content to those individuals to uplift their lives. We take pride in dedicating all our efforts to the betterment of the community.

Archives

  • June 2022 (27)
  • May 2022 (62)
  • April 2022 (66)
  • March 2022 (40)
  • February 2022 (30)
  • January 2022 (23)
  • December 2021 (37)
  • November 2021 (44)
  • October 2021 (42)
  • September 2021 (51)
  • August 2021 (41)
  • July 2021 (19)
  • June 2021 (20)
  • May 2021 (25)
  • April 2021 (10)
  • March 2021 (12)
  • February 2021 (2)
  • January 2021 (8)
  • December 2020 (14)
  • November 2020 (5)
  • October 2020 (16)
  • September 2020 (39)
  • August 2020 (24)
  • July 2020 (33)
  • June 2020 (39)
  • May 2020 (37)
  • April 2020 (16)
  • March 2020 (17)
  • February 2020 (7)
  • January 2020 (1)
  • December 2019 (2)
  • November 2019 (1)
  • October 2019 (2)
  • September 2019 (7)

Copyright © TFClark Fitness Magazine. All Rights Reserved. - terry@tfclarkfitnessmagazine.com