Cable Tricep Pushdown vs Tricep Pushdown Machine
Which one fits your Triceps workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cable Tricep Pushdown more often — 39,761 sessions vs 2,436. Compare Triceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Tricep Pushdown and Tricep Pushdown Machine and pick the one that fits your Triceps workout.
Cable Tricep Pushdown vs Tricep Pushdown 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 2,436 for Tricep Pushdown Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Tricep Pushdown and Tricep Pushdown 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 Tricep Pushdown Machine Differ
| What differs | Cable Tricep Pushdown | Tricep Pushdown Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Machine type | cable-driven | pin-loaded |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 39,761 sessions | 2,436 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 Tricep Pushdown Machine
Tricep Pushdown 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 overextend your arms.
For a full Tricep Pushdown Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Tricep Pushdown Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Triceps, Cable Tricep Pushdown or Tricep Pushdown Machine?
Planfit users log Cable Tricep Pushdown more often — 39,761 sessions against 2,436 for Tricep Pushdown Machine. 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 Tricep Pushdown Machine need?
Cable Tricep Pushdown needs a machine, and Tricep Pushdown Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Tricep Pushdown Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Cable Tricep Pushdown once your form holds up.
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