Lying Barbell Tricep Extension vs One Arm Cable Tricep Extension
Which one fits your Triceps workout plan?
Contents
- • Lying Barbell Tricep Extension vs One Arm Cable Tricep Extension: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
- • How Lying Barbell Tricep Extension and One Arm Cable Tricep Extension Differ
- • Related comparisons
- • Frequently Asked Questions
- • How to Do Lying Barbell Tricep Extension
- • How to Do One Arm Cable Tricep Extension
Planfit users log Lying Barbell Tricep Extension more often — 11,499 sessions vs 747. Compare Triceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Lying Barbell Tricep Extension and One Arm Cable Tricep Extension and pick the one that fits your Triceps workout.
Lying Barbell 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 Lying Barbell Tricep Extension more often — 11,499 sessions compared to 747 for One Arm Cable Tricep Extension.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Lying Barbell 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 Lying Barbell Tricep Extension and One Arm Cable Tricep Extension Differ
| What differs | Lying Barbell Tricep Extension | One Arm Cable Tricep Extension |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a barbell | a machine |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 11,499 sessions | 747 sessions |
How to Do Lying Barbell Tricep Extension
Lying Barbell Tricep Extension Muscles Worked: Triceps
Form
- 1. Keep your elbows fixed and push your arms up to straighten them.
- 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 bend your wrists.
For a full Lying Barbell Tricep Extension guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Lying Barbell 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, Lying Barbell Tricep Extension or One Arm Cable Tricep Extension?
Planfit users log Lying Barbell Tricep Extension more often — 11,499 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 Lying Barbell Tricep Extension and One Arm Cable Tricep Extension need?
Lying Barbell Tricep Extension needs a barbell, and One Arm Cable Tricep Extension needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
One Arm Cable Tricep Extension is the easier place to start. Move to Lying Barbell Tricep Extension once your form holds up.
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