Cable Rope Tricep Extension vs Band Triceps Pushdown
Which one fits your Triceps workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cable Rope Tricep Extension more often — 11,891 sessions vs 118. Compare Triceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Rope Tricep Extension and Band Triceps Pushdown and pick the one that fits your Triceps workout.
Cable Rope Tricep Extension vs Band Triceps Pushdown: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Cable Rope Tricep Extension more often — 11,891 sessions compared to 118 for Band Triceps Pushdown.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Rope Tricep Extension and Band Triceps Pushdown differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Cable Rope Tricep Extension and Band Triceps Pushdown Differ
| What differs | Cable Rope Tricep Extension | Band Triceps Pushdown |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | a resistance band |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 11,891 sessions | 118 sessions |
How to Do Cable Rope Tricep Extension
Cable Rope Tricep Extension Muscles Worked: Triceps
Form
- Lower your arms to in front of your belly button.
- 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 Cable Rope Tricep Extension guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cable Rope Tricep Extension exercise guide.
How to Do Band Triceps Pushdown
Band Triceps Pushdown Muscles Worked: Triceps
Form
- 1. Grab the band and raise your arms above your head.
- 2. Bend your arms and pull the band down.
- 3. Slowly straighten your arms and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- When doing band triceps pushdowns, keep your elbows fixed.
For a full Band Triceps Pushdown guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Band Triceps Pushdown exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Triceps, Cable Rope Tricep Extension or Band Triceps Pushdown?
Planfit users log Cable Rope Tricep Extension more often — 11,891 sessions against 118 for Band Triceps Pushdown. Both train Triceps, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Cable Rope Tricep Extension and Band Triceps Pushdown need?
Cable Rope Tricep Extension needs a machine, and Band Triceps Pushdown needs a resistance band.
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