Cable Tricep Pushdown vs Dips Machine
Which one fits your Triceps workout plan?
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Dips Machine also loads your back, chest, and front delts — Cable Tricep Pushdown does not. Both train Triceps, so pick by what you want to hit.
Compare the benefits of Cable Tricep Pushdown and Dips Machine and pick the one that fits your Triceps workout.
Cable Tricep Pushdown vs Dips Machine: 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 3,256 for Dips Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Tricep Pushdown and Dips Machine 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 Dips Machine Differ
| What differs | Cable Tricep Pushdown | Dips Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | triceps | chest, triceps, back, and front delts |
| Machine type | cable-driven | pin-loaded |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 39,761 sessions | 3,256 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 Dips Machine
Dips Machine Muscles Worked: Triceps
Form
- 1. Grip the handle tightly and push down.
- 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 extend your arms excessively.
For a full Dips Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dips Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Triceps, Cable Tricep Pushdown or Dips Machine?
Planfit users log Cable Tricep Pushdown more often — 39,761 sessions against 3,256 for Dips Machine. 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 Dips Machine work the same muscles?
Not quite. Cable Tricep Pushdown loads triceps, and Dips Machine loads chest, triceps, back, and front delts.
What equipment do Cable Tricep Pushdown and Dips Machine need?
Cable Tricep Pushdown needs a machine, and Dips Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Dips Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Cable Tricep Pushdown once your form holds up.
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