Cable Tricep Pushdown vs Bench Dips
Which one fits your Triceps workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cable Tricep Pushdown more often — 39,761 sessions vs 4,149. Compare Triceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Tricep Pushdown and Bench Dips and pick the one that fits your Triceps workout.
Cable Tricep Pushdown vs Bench Dips: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Cable Tricep Pushdown more often — 39,761 sessions compared to 4,149 for Bench Dips.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Tricep Pushdown and Bench Dips differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Cable Tricep Pushdown and Bench Dips Differ
| What differs | Cable Tricep Pushdown | Bench Dips |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | triceps | chest, triceps, and back |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 39,761 sessions | 4,149 sessions |
How to Do Cable Tricep Pushdown
Cable Tricep Pushdown Muscles Worked: Triceps
Form
- 1. Please lower it until your arm is fully extended.
- 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 Tricep Pushdown guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cable Tricep Pushdown exercise guide.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Triceps, Cable Tricep Pushdown or Bench Dips?
Planfit users log Cable Tricep Pushdown more often — 39,761 sessions against 4,149 for Bench Dips. Both train Triceps, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Cable Tricep Pushdown and Bench Dips work the same muscles?
Not quite. Cable Tricep Pushdown loads triceps, and Bench Dips loads chest, triceps, and back.
What equipment do Cable Tricep Pushdown and Bench Dips need?
Cable Tricep Pushdown needs a machine, and Bench Dips needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Cable Tricep Pushdown is the easier place to start. Move to Bench Dips once your form holds up.
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