Cable Tricep Pushdown vs Lying Dumbbell 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 957. Compare Triceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Tricep Pushdown and Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension and pick the one that fits your Triceps workout.
Cable Tricep Pushdown vs Lying 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 957 for Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Tricep Pushdown and Lying 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 Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension Differ
| What differs | Cable Tricep Pushdown | Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | a dumbbell |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 39,761 sessions | 957 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 Dumbbell Tricep Extension
Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension Muscles Worked: Triceps
Form
- 1. Keep your elbow fixed and push your arm up to stretch it.
- 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 Dumbbell Tricep Extension guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Triceps, Cable Tricep Pushdown or Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension?
Planfit users log Cable Tricep Pushdown more often — 39,761 sessions against 957 for Lying Dumbbell 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 Dumbbell Tricep Extension need?
Cable Tricep Pushdown needs a machine, and Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension needs a dumbbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Cable Tricep Pushdown is the easier place to start. Move to Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension once your form holds up.
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