Cable Rope Tricep Extension vs Kneeling Triceps Extension
Which one fits your Triceps workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cable Rope Tricep Extension more often — 11,891 sessions vs 583. Compare Triceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Rope Tricep Extension and Kneeling Triceps Extension and pick the one that fits your Triceps workout.
Cable Rope Tricep Extension vs Kneeling Triceps Extension: 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 583 for Kneeling Triceps Extension.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Rope Tricep Extension and Kneeling Triceps Extension 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 Kneeling Triceps Extension Differ
| What differs | Cable Rope Tricep Extension | Kneeling Triceps Extension |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 11,891 sessions | 583 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 Kneeling Triceps Extension
Kneeling Triceps Extension Muscles Worked: Triceps
Form
- 1. Start in a prone position with your forearms on the floor.
- 2. Push the floor with your palms and straighten your elbows to lift your upper body.
- 3. Feel the contraction of your triceps and slowly bend your elbows to 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 overextend your arms.
For a full Kneeling Triceps Extension guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Kneeling Triceps Extension exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Triceps, Cable Rope Tricep Extension or Kneeling Triceps Extension?
Planfit users log Cable Rope Tricep Extension more often — 11,891 sessions against 583 for Kneeling Triceps Extension. 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 Kneeling Triceps Extension need?
Cable Rope Tricep Extension needs a machine, and Kneeling Triceps Extension needs bodyweight only.
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