Cable Tricep Pushdown vs Lying Barbell Tricep Extension
Which one fits your Triceps workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cable Tricep Pushdown more often — 39,761 sessions vs 11,499. Compare Triceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Tricep Pushdown and Lying Barbell Tricep Extension and pick the one that fits your Triceps workout.
Cable Tricep Pushdown vs Lying Barbell 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 11,499 for Lying Barbell Tricep Extension.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Tricep Pushdown and Lying Barbell 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 Lying Barbell Tricep Extension Differ
| What differs | Cable Tricep Pushdown | Lying Barbell Tricep Extension |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | a barbell |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 39,761 sessions | 11,499 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 Lying Barbell Tricep Extension
Lying Barbell Tricep Extension Muscles Worked: Triceps
Form
- 1. Keep your elbows fixed and push your arms up to straighten them.
- 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 bend your wrists.
For a full Lying Barbell Tricep Extension guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Lying Barbell Tricep Extension exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Triceps, Cable Tricep Pushdown or Lying Barbell Tricep Extension?
Planfit users log Cable Tricep Pushdown more often — 39,761 sessions against 11,499 for Lying Barbell Tricep 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 Tricep Pushdown and Lying Barbell Tricep Extension need?
Cable Tricep Pushdown needs a machine, and Lying Barbell Tricep Extension needs a barbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Cable Tricep Pushdown is the easier place to start. Move to Lying Barbell Tricep Extension once your form holds up.
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