Dumbbell Tricep Extension vs One Arm Dumbbell 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 9,543. Compare Triceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.

Compare the benefits of Dumbbell Tricep Extension and One Arm Dumbbell Tricep Extension and pick the one that fits your Triceps workout.

Dumbbell Tricep Extension vs One Arm Dumbbell 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 9,543 for One Arm Dumbbell Tricep Extension.

What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dumbbell Tricep Extension and One Arm 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 Dumbbell Tricep Extension and One Arm Dumbbell Tricep Extension Differ

What differsDumbbell Tricep ExtensionOne Arm Dumbbell Tricep Extension
One side at a timeNoYes
Difficulty2 of 52 of 5
Sessions logged by Planfit users26,196 sessions9,543 sessions

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How to Do Dumbbell Tricep Extension

Dumbbell Tricep Extension demo video

Dumbbell Tricep Extension Muscles Worked: Triceps

Form

  1. 1. Please stretch your arms above your head.
  2. 2. Slowly return to the starting position while bearing the weight.

Coach's Tips

  1. 1. Please be careful not to let your elbows flare out.
  2. 2. Please be careful not to overextend your arms.
  3. 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.

Want to learn more about Dumbbell Tricep Extension?Exercise Guide

How to Do One Arm Dumbbell Tricep Extension

One Arm Dumbbell Tricep Extension demo video

One Arm Dumbbell Tricep Extension Muscles Worked: Triceps

Form

  1. 1. Please stretch your arms above your head.
  2. 2. Slowly return to the starting position while bearing the weight.

Coach's Tips

  1. 1. Please be careful not to let your elbows flare out.
  2. 2. Please be careful not to overextend your arms.
  3. 3. Please be careful not to let the distance between your grip and your head increase.

For a full One Arm Dumbbell Tricep Extension guide with alternatives and benefits, see the One Arm Dumbbell Tricep Extension exercise guide.

Want to learn more about One Arm Dumbbell Tricep Extension?Exercise Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for Triceps, Dumbbell Tricep Extension or One Arm Dumbbell Tricep Extension?

Planfit users log Dumbbell Tricep Extension more often — 26,196 sessions against 9,543 for One Arm 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 Dumbbell Tricep Extension and One Arm Dumbbell Tricep Extension need?

Dumbbell Tricep Extension needs a dumbbell, and One Arm Dumbbell Tricep Extension needs a dumbbell.

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