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45 Minutes Advanced Back Workout with Cable Machine

A 45 minutes fat loss workout targeting your back using cable machine equipment. 3 exercises, 9 total sets, designed for advanced lifters.

45 Minutes

Duration

9

Total Sets

10-15 reps

Rep Range

~473

Est. Calories

The Workout

1
Cable Straight-Arm Lat Pushdown
3 sets x 8-10 reps|Rest: 30-60 seconds
intermediate

Start with this as your primary movement. Warm up with 2 lighter sets first.

Form cues
  • Set a cable to the highest position with a straight bar or rope attachment.
  • Stand two feet back from the machine, hinge slightly forward at the hips.
  • With arms nearly straight, push the bar down toward your thighs in an arc.
2
Single-Arm Cable Row
3 sets x 8-10 reps|Rest: 30-60 seconds
intermediate

Set the cable to belly-button height and stand in a staggered stance for balance.

Form cues
  • Set the cable to belly-button height and stand in a staggered stance for balance.
  • Pull the handle toward your hip, leading with your elbow and squeezing your shoulder blade back.
  • Keep your torso square — resist the urge to rotate toward the working side.
3
Straight-Arm Pulldown
3 sets x 12-15 reps|Rest: 30-60 seconds
beginner

Finish strong — take the last set close to failure.

Form cues
  • Stand facing a high cable with feet shoulder-width apart.
  • Grip the bar with straight arms, hands slightly wider than shoulders.
  • Hinge forward slightly and pull the bar down to your thighs in an arc.

Why This Workout Works

This workout is built around the principles of fat loss training. Maintain heavy compound lifts to preserve muscle mass while in a caloric deficit. Add supersets and circuits for accessory work to increase training density. Keep protein high (1g per pound of bodyweight) and prioritize sleep for recovery.

Training Parameters

  • Rep Range: 10-15 repshigh enough to keep your heart rate elevated
  • Rest Periods: 30-60 secondsshort rest to maximize calorie burn
  • Sets Per Exercise: 3-4 sets — optimized for fat loss

Back Training Tips

  • *Initiate every pull by squeezing your shoulder blades together — think about pulling with your elbows, not your hands.
  • *Use straps on heavy rows so grip fatigue does not limit back development.
  • *Include both vertical pulls (pulldowns, pull-ups) and horizontal pulls (rows) in your program.

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