Dumbbell Tricep Extension vs Bench Dips
Which one fits your Triceps workout plan?
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Planfit users log Dumbbell Tricep Extension more often — 26,196 sessions vs 4,149. Compare Triceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Dumbbell Tricep Extension and Bench Dips and pick the one that fits your Triceps workout.
Dumbbell Tricep Extension vs Bench Dips: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Dumbbell Tricep Extension more often — 26,196 sessions compared to 4,149 for Bench Dips.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dumbbell Tricep Extension and Bench Dips differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Dumbbell Tricep Extension and Bench Dips Differ
| What differs | Dumbbell Tricep Extension | Bench Dips |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | triceps | chest, triceps, and back |
| Equipment | a dumbbell | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 26,196 sessions | 4,149 sessions |
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.
How to Do Bench Dips
Bench Dips Muscles Worked: Triceps
Form
- 1. Please lower until your elbows are at a right angle.
- 2. Push with your arms and slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your elbows flare out.
- 2. Please be careful not to raise your trapezius muscles.
For a full Bench Dips guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Bench Dips exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Triceps, Dumbbell Tricep Extension or Bench Dips?
Planfit users log Dumbbell Tricep Extension more often — 26,196 sessions against 4,149 for Bench Dips. Both train Triceps, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Dumbbell Tricep Extension and Bench Dips work the same muscles?
Not quite. Dumbbell Tricep Extension loads triceps, and Bench Dips loads chest, triceps, and back.
What equipment do Dumbbell Tricep Extension and Bench Dips need?
Dumbbell Tricep Extension needs a dumbbell, and Bench Dips needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Dumbbell Tricep Extension is the easier place to start. Move to Bench Dips once your form holds up.
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