High Cable Ab Woodchop Workout. It builds strength and power in the core and obliques. This imitates activity that occurs when swinging a bat. Even though it primarily targets the abdominals it also employs the shoulders, back, and glutes. You can do wood chops with a medicine ball or dumbbell, but the cable will give a constant tension that is preferable.

Cable Side Bends Side bends are normally done with dumbbells. I find that cable machines may be better because it keeps my muscles under constant tension, which usually produces better muscle-building results. It's utilized to build the oblique core muscles, which gives the ab midsection a more V-shape look.

Triceps Cable Rope Pulldown If you want to build up your arms, the triceps pulldown does just that. Tricep Pulldown also benefits your overall strength and endurance by engaging your core, back, and shoulders.