Bench Dips vs Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅱ
Which one fits your Triceps workout plan?
Contents
Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅱ is the easier place to start — difficulty 3 of 5 vs 4. Compare Triceps form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Bench Dips and Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅱ and pick the one that fits your Triceps workout.
Bench Dips vs Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅱ: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Bench Dips more often — 4,149 sessions compared to 3,915 for Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅱ.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Bench Dips and Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅱ differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Bench Dips and Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅱ Differ
| What differs | Bench Dips | Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅱ |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, triceps, and back | triceps |
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,149 sessions | 3,915 sessions |
How to Do Bench Dips
Bench Dips Muscles Worked: Triceps
Form
- 1. Please lower until your elbows are at a right angle.
- 2. Push with your arms and slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your elbows flare out.
- 2. Please be careful not to raise your trapezius muscles.
For a full Bench Dips guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Bench Dips exercise guide.
How to Do Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅱ
Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅱ Muscles Worked: Triceps
Form
- 1. Please stretch your arms forward until they are parallel to the ground.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position while bearing the weight.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your elbows flare out.
- 2. Please be careful not to overextend your arms.
For a full Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅱ guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅱ exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Triceps, Bench Dips or Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅱ?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Triceps, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Bench Dips and Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅱ work the same muscles?
Not quite. Bench Dips loads chest, triceps, and back, and Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅱ loads triceps.
What equipment do Bench Dips and Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅱ need?
Bench Dips needs bodyweight only, and Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅱ needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅱ is the easier place to start. Move to Bench Dips once your form holds up.
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