Dumbbell Tricep Extension vs Tricep Pushdown Machine
Which one fits your Triceps workout plan?
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Planfit users log Dumbbell Tricep Extension more often — 26,196 sessions vs 2,436. Compare Triceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Dumbbell Tricep Extension and Tricep Pushdown Machine and pick the one that fits your Triceps workout.
Dumbbell Tricep Extension vs Tricep Pushdown 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 2,436 for Tricep Pushdown Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dumbbell Tricep Extension 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 Dumbbell Tricep Extension and Tricep Pushdown Machine Differ
| What differs | Dumbbell Tricep Extension | Tricep Pushdown Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a dumbbell | a machine |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 26,196 sessions | 2,436 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 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, Dumbbell Tricep Extension or Tricep Pushdown Machine?
Planfit users log Dumbbell Tricep Extension more often — 26,196 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 Dumbbell Tricep Extension and Tricep Pushdown Machine need?
Dumbbell Tricep Extension needs a dumbbell, and Tricep Pushdown Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Tricep Pushdown Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Dumbbell Tricep Extension once your form holds up.
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