Machine exercises: strength training by equipment
These exercises can be performed with Machine, grouped by the primary muscle they train. Each entry shows the movement pattern and the metrics tracked in Ironstead. Use the links below to reach each individual exercise page and the matching muscle groups.
Abs
Cable Crunch
Cable Crunch is an exercise using machine in the core pattern. The primary target is abs. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Captain's Chair Knee Raise
Captain's Chair Knee Raise is an exercise using machine in the core pattern. The primary target is abs. Supporting muscles include forearms. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Pallof Press
Pallof Press is an exercise using machine in the core pattern. The primary target is abs. Supporting muscles include chest, shoulders and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Wood Chopper
Wood Chopper is an exercise using machine in the core pattern. The primary target is abs. Supporting muscles include back and shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Back
Back Extension
Back Extension is an exercise using machine in the horizontal pull pattern. The primary target is back. Supporting muscles include glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Chest-Supported Machine Row
Chest-Supported Machine Row is an exercise using machine in the horizontal pull pattern. The primary target is back. Supporting muscles include biceps, lats and shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Chest-Supported T-Bar Row
Chest-Supported T-Bar Row is an exercise using machine in the horizontal pull pattern. The primary target is back. Supporting muscles include biceps and lats. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Hyper Extension
Hyper Extension is an exercise using machine in the horizontal pull pattern. The primary target is back. Supporting muscles include glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Seated Cable Row
Seated Cable Row is an exercise using machine in the horizontal pull pattern. The primary target is back. Supporting muscles include biceps, lats and shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Single-Arm Cable Row
Single-Arm Cable Row is an exercise using machine in the horizontal pull pattern. The primary target is back. Supporting muscles include biceps, lats and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Biceps
Bayesian Cable Curl
Bayesian Cable Curl is an exercise using machine in the isolation pattern. The primary target is biceps. Supporting muscles include forearms. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Cable Curl
Cable Curl is an exercise using machine in the isolation pattern. The primary target is biceps. Supporting muscles include forearms. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Cable Hammer Curl (Rope)
Cable Hammer Curl (Rope) is an exercise using machine in the isolation pattern. The primary target is biceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Calves
Calf Press on Leg Press
Calf Press on Leg Press is an exercise using machine in the squat pattern. The primary target is calves. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Calf Raise
Calf Raise is an exercise using machine in the isolation pattern. The primary target is calves. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Donkey Calf Raise
Donkey Calf Raise is an exercise using machine in the isolation pattern. The primary target is calves. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Seated Calf Raise
Seated Calf Raise is an exercise using machine in the isolation pattern. The primary target is calves. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Smith Machine Calf Raise
Smith Machine Calf Raise is an exercise using machine in the isolation pattern. The primary target is calves. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Standing Calf Raise
Standing Calf Raise is an exercise using machine in the isolation pattern. The primary target is calves. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Chest
Chest Fly (Machine / Pec Deck)
Chest Fly (Machine / Pec Deck) is an exercise using machine in the horizontal push pattern. The primary target is chest. Supporting muscles include shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
High-to-Low Cable Crossover
High-to-Low Cable Crossover is an exercise using machine in the horizontal push pattern. The primary target is chest. Supporting muscles include shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Low-to-High Cable Crossover
Low-to-High Cable Crossover is an exercise using machine in the horizontal push pattern. The primary target is chest. Supporting muscles include shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Machine Chest Press
Machine Chest Press is an exercise using machine in the horizontal push pattern. The primary target is chest. Supporting muscles include shoulders and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Mid Cable Crossover
Mid Cable Crossover is an exercise using machine in the horizontal push pattern. The primary target is chest. Supporting muscles include shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Plate-Loaded Chest Press
Plate-Loaded Chest Press is an exercise using machine in the horizontal push pattern. The primary target is chest. Supporting muscles include shoulders and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Single-Arm Cable Press
Single-Arm Cable Press is an exercise using machine in the horizontal push pattern. The primary target is chest. Supporting muscles include shoulders and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Smith Machine Bench Press
Smith Machine Bench Press is an exercise using machine in the horizontal push pattern. The primary target is chest. Supporting muscles include shoulders and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Glutes
Cable Glute Kickback
Cable Glute Kickback is an exercise using machine in the hinge pattern. The primary target is glutes. Supporting muscles include hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Cable Pull-Through
Cable Pull-Through is an exercise using machine in the hinge pattern. The primary target is glutes. Supporting muscles include back and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Glute Kickback Machine
Glute Kickback Machine is an exercise using machine in the hinge pattern. The primary target is glutes. Supporting muscles include hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Hip Abduction Machine
Hip Abduction Machine is an exercise using machine in the hinge pattern. The primary target is glutes. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Hip Adduction Machine
Hip Adduction Machine is an exercise using machine in the hinge pattern. The primary target is glutes. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Standing Cable Hip Abduction
Standing Cable Hip Abduction is an exercise using machine in the hinge pattern. The primary target is glutes. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Standing Cable Hip Adduction
Standing Cable Hip Adduction is an exercise using machine in the hinge pattern. The primary target is glutes. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Hamstrings
Glute-Ham Raise
Glute-Ham Raise is an exercise using machine in the hinge pattern. The primary target is hamstrings. Supporting muscles include calves and glutes. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Lying Leg Curl
Lying Leg Curl is an exercise using machine in the hinge pattern. The primary target is hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Razor Curl
Razor Curl is an exercise using machine in the hinge pattern. The primary target is hamstrings. Supporting muscles include calves and glutes. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Seated Leg Curl
Seated Leg Curl is an exercise using machine in the hinge pattern. The primary target is hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Single-Leg Lying Curl
Single-Leg Lying Curl is an exercise using machine in the hinge pattern. The primary target is hamstrings. Supporting muscles include calves. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Standing Leg Curl
Standing Leg Curl is an exercise using machine in the hinge pattern. The primary target is hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Lats
Cable Pullover
Cable Pullover is an exercise using machine in the vertical pull pattern. The primary target is lats. Supporting muscles include chest, shoulders and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Lat Pulldown
Lat Pulldown is an exercise using machine in the vertical pull pattern. The primary target is lats. Supporting muscles include back, biceps and shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Machine Pullover
Machine Pullover is an exercise using machine in the vertical pull pattern. The primary target is lats. Supporting muscles include chest, shoulders and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Reverse-Grip Lat Pulldown
Reverse-Grip Lat Pulldown is an exercise using machine in the vertical pull pattern. The primary target is lats. Supporting muscles include back, biceps and shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Single-Arm Lat Pulldown
Single-Arm Lat Pulldown is an exercise using machine in the vertical pull pattern. The primary target is lats. Supporting muscles include back, biceps and shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Straight-Arm Pulldown
Straight-Arm Pulldown is an exercise using machine in the vertical pull pattern. The primary target is lats. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown
Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown is an exercise using machine in the vertical pull pattern. The primary target is lats. Supporting muscles include back, biceps and shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Quadriceps
Belt Squat
Belt Squat is an exercise using machine in the squat pattern. The primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include back, calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Hack Squat (Machine)
Hack Squat (Machine) is an exercise using machine in the squat pattern. The primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include calves, forearms and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Leg Extension
Leg Extension is an exercise using machine in the squat pattern. The primary target is quadriceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Leg Press
Leg Press is an exercise using machine in the squat pattern. The primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Smith Machine Squat
Smith Machine Squat is an exercise using machine in the squat pattern. The primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include back, calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Shoulders
Cable Front Raise
Cable Front Raise is an exercise using machine in the isolation pattern. The primary target is shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Cable Lateral Raise
Cable Lateral Raise is an exercise using machine in the isolation pattern. The primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include back and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Cable Reverse Fly
Cable Reverse Fly is an exercise using machine in the horizontal push pattern. The primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include back and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Face Pull
Face Pull is an exercise using machine in the horizontal pull pattern. The primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include back. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Machine Lateral Raise
Machine Lateral Raise is an exercise using machine in the isolation pattern. The primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include back and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Machine Shoulder Press
Machine Shoulder Press is an exercise using machine in the vertical push pattern. The primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include chest and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Plate-Loaded Shoulder Press
Plate-Loaded Shoulder Press is an exercise using machine in the vertical push pattern. The primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include chest and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Reverse Pec Deck
Reverse Pec Deck is an exercise using machine in the isolation pattern. The primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include back and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Smith Machine Overhead Press
Smith Machine Overhead Press is an exercise using machine in the vertical push pattern. The primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include chest, traps and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Traps
Cable Shrug
Cable Shrug is an exercise using machine in the loaded carry pattern. The primary target is traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Cable Upright Row
Cable Upright Row is an exercise using machine in the horizontal pull pattern. The primary target is traps. Supporting muscles include back, biceps and shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Triceps
Cross-Body Tricep Extension
Cross-Body Tricep Extension is an exercise using machine in the isolation pattern. The primary target is triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable) is an exercise using machine in the vertical push pattern. The primary target is triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Tricep Extension
Tricep Extension is an exercise using machine in the isolation pattern. The primary target is triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Tricep Pushdown (Bar)
Tricep Pushdown (Bar) is an exercise using machine in the isolation pattern. The primary target is triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Tricep Pushdown (Rope)
Tricep Pushdown (Rope) is an exercise using machine in the isolation pattern. The primary target is triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Other
Assault Bike
Assault Bike is an exercise using machine in the isolation pattern. The primary target is other. Supporting muscles include shoulders. In Ironstead you track duration and distance. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Rowing (Erg)
Rowing (Erg) is an exercise using machine in the isolation pattern. The primary target is other. Supporting muscles include back, biceps, lats and quadriceps. In Ironstead you track duration and distance. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Ski Erg
Ski Erg is an exercise using machine in the isolation pattern. The primary target is other. Supporting muscles include abs, lats and triceps. In Ironstead you track duration and distance. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Stair Climber
Stair Climber is an exercise using machine in the isolation pattern. The primary target is other. Supporting muscles include calves and glutes. In Ironstead you track duration and distance. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Treadmill Run
Treadmill Run is an exercise using machine in the isolation pattern. The primary target is other. Supporting muscles include calves and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track duration and distance. Default rest: about 2 minutes.
Muscles
With Machine you can train these muscle groups, among others:
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