Cable Tricep Pushdown vs Dumbbell Tricep Extension
Which one fits your Triceps workout plan?
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Cable Tricep Pushdown and Dumbbell Tricep Extension are close in use — 39,761 vs 26,196 sessions logged. What separates them is Triceps loading and form.
Compare the benefits of Cable Tricep Pushdown and Dumbbell Tricep Extension and pick the one that fits your Triceps workout.
Cable Tricep Pushdown vs Dumbbell Tricep Extension: 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 26,196 for Dumbbell Tricep Extension.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Tricep Pushdown and Dumbbell Tricep 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 Tricep Pushdown and Dumbbell Tricep Extension Differ
| What differs | Cable Tricep Pushdown | Dumbbell Tricep Extension |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | a dumbbell |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 39,761 sessions | 26,196 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 Dumbbell Tricep Extension
Dumbbell Tricep Extension Muscles Worked: Triceps
Form
- 1. Please stretch your arms above your head.
- 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.
- 3. Please be careful not to let the dumbbell move too far from your head.
For a full Dumbbell Tricep Extension guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dumbbell Tricep Extension exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Triceps, Cable Tricep Pushdown or Dumbbell Tricep Extension?
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.
What equipment do Cable Tricep Pushdown and Dumbbell Tricep Extension need?
Cable Tricep Pushdown needs a machine, and Dumbbell Tricep Extension needs a dumbbell.
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