Lying Barbell Tricep Extension vs Dips Machine
Which one fits your Triceps workout plan?
Contents
Dips Machine works multiple joints at once, Lying Barbell Tricep Extension isolates — difficulty 1 of 5 vs 4. See which fits your Triceps day.
Compare the benefits of Lying Barbell Tricep Extension and Dips Machine and pick the one that fits your Triceps workout.
Lying Barbell Tricep Extension vs Dips Machine: 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 3,256 for Dips Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Lying Barbell 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 Lying Barbell Tricep Extension and Dips Machine Differ
| What differs | Lying Barbell Tricep Extension | Dips Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | triceps | chest, triceps, back, and front delts |
| Equipment | a barbell | a machine |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 11,499 sessions | 3,256 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 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, Lying Barbell Tricep Extension or Dips Machine?
Planfit users log Lying Barbell Tricep Extension more often — 11,499 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 Lying Barbell Tricep Extension and Dips Machine work the same muscles?
Not quite. Lying Barbell Tricep Extension loads triceps, and Dips Machine loads chest, triceps, back, and front delts.
What equipment do Lying Barbell Tricep Extension and Dips Machine need?
Lying Barbell Tricep Extension needs a barbell, and Dips Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Dips Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Lying Barbell Tricep Extension once your form holds up.
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