Dumbbell Tricep Extension vs One Arm Cable Tricep Extension
Which one fits your Triceps workout plan?
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Planfit users log Dumbbell Tricep Extension more often — 26,196 sessions vs 747. Compare Triceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Dumbbell Tricep Extension and One Arm Cable Tricep Extension and pick the one that fits your Triceps workout.
Dumbbell Tricep Extension vs One Arm Cable Tricep Extension: 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 747 for One Arm Cable Tricep Extension.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dumbbell Tricep Extension and One Arm Cable 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 Dumbbell Tricep Extension and One Arm Cable Tricep Extension Differ
| What differs | Dumbbell Tricep Extension | One Arm Cable Tricep Extension |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a dumbbell | a machine |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 26,196 sessions | 747 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 One Arm Cable Tricep Extension
One Arm Cable Tricep Extension Muscles Worked: Triceps
Form
- Lower your arms in front of your thighs.
- 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 One Arm Cable Tricep Extension guide with alternatives and benefits, see the One Arm Cable Tricep Extension exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Triceps, Dumbbell Tricep Extension or One Arm Cable Tricep Extension?
Planfit users log Dumbbell Tricep Extension more often — 26,196 sessions against 747 for One Arm Cable 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 Dumbbell Tricep Extension and One Arm Cable Tricep Extension need?
Dumbbell Tricep Extension needs a dumbbell, and One Arm Cable Tricep Extension needs a machine.
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