Dumbbell Tricep Extension vs Dips Machine
Which one fits your Triceps workout plan?
Contents
Dips Machine works multiple joints at once, Dumbbell Tricep Extension isolates — difficulty 1 of 5 vs 2. See which fits your Triceps day.
Compare the benefits of Dumbbell Tricep Extension and Dips Machine and pick the one that fits your Triceps workout.
Dumbbell Tricep Extension vs Dips Machine: 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 3,256 for Dips Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dumbbell Tricep Extension 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 Dumbbell Tricep Extension and Dips Machine Differ
| What differs | Dumbbell Tricep Extension | Dips Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | triceps | chest, triceps, back, and front delts |
| Equipment | a dumbbell | a machine |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 26,196 sessions | 3,256 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 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, Dumbbell Tricep Extension or Dips Machine?
Planfit users log Dumbbell Tricep Extension more often — 26,196 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 Dumbbell Tricep Extension and Dips Machine work the same muscles?
Not quite. Dumbbell Tricep Extension loads triceps, and Dips Machine loads chest, triceps, back, and front delts.
What equipment do Dumbbell Tricep Extension and Dips Machine need?
Dumbbell Tricep Extension needs a dumbbell, and Dips Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Dips Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Dumbbell Tricep Extension once your form holds up.
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