Your First Workout

A simple beginner routine to build confidence with VOLTRA I. Start light, learn the feel, and get comfortable with the basics.

Start light, learn the feel

Your first session should be about understanding how VOLTRA I's resistance feels, not chasing heavy loads.

If you've trained with cable machines before, you'll notice something immediately: there's no momentum to exploit. VOLTRA I's direct drive motor delivers consistent resistance throughout the entire range of motion. You can't swing, bounce, or use gravity to cheat a rep. Every inch of the movement is loaded.

This means weights that sound light — 20, 30, 40 lbs — will feel more demanding than you expect. Start conservatively. Beyond Power recommends beginning with Weight Training Mode for the most conventional feel.

How to start your first set

From the home screen, select Weight Training mode.
Set your resistance using the on-screen controls (start with 15–30 lbs depending on the movement).
Attach your handle or bar to the carabiner.
Position yourself for your exercise.
Pull the cable to begin — the device will start tracking your set automatically.
After approximately 3 seconds of inactivity, VOLTRA I assumes the set is over and logs it.

Sample beginner workout

Structure: 2 sets of 8–10 reps per exercise, 60–90 seconds rest between sets.

Seated Row — Mount at mid-height. Sit facing the device with feet braced. Pull the handle toward your torso, squeezing your shoulder blades together. Control the return — the cable should move smoothly back, not snap.

Standing Chest Press — Mount at chest height. Face away from the device. Press the handle forward, extending your arms at chest level. Return slowly.

Bicep Curl — Mount at low position. Stand facing the device. Curl the handle toward your shoulders, keeping elbows stationary. Lower with control.

Pallof Press (Core Stability) — Mount at mid-height. Stand perpendicular to the device. Hold the handle at chest level, press straight out, hold 2 seconds, return. Resist the rotation.

Tricep Pushdown — Mount at high position. Face the device. Press the handle downward, keeping elbows pinned at your sides. Control the return.

What to notice

Pay attention to how the resistance feels at different points in each rep. With Weight Training Mode's constant resistance, there's no "easy" part of the lift where gravity or momentum takes over. The weight stays the same from start to finish.

If you've paired the Beyond+ app, check your power and velocity readings between sets. These numbers will become meaningful reference points as you train more.

Tips for your first session

Start lighter than you think. The absence of momentum means even moderate weights feel different from traditional equipment.
Focus on controlled reps. The device rewards good form with smooth, consistent resistance.
Try a few reps in Resistance Band mode after your main sets to feel how a different resistance profile changes the movement.
If something doesn't feel right, check your mount height. Many exercises feel dramatically different at different cable angles.