One Arm Cable KickBack vs Lying Barbell Tricep Extension

Which one fits your Triceps workout plan?

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Planfit users log Lying Barbell Tricep Extension more often — 11,499 sessions vs 599. Compare Triceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.

Compare the benefits of One Arm Cable KickBack and Lying Barbell Tricep Extension and pick the one that fits your Triceps workout.

One Arm Cable KickBack vs Lying Barbell 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 599 for One Arm Cable KickBack.

What most people do isn't always what fits you. One Arm Cable KickBack and Lying Barbell 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 One Arm Cable KickBack and Lying Barbell Tricep Extension Differ

What differsOne Arm Cable KickBackLying Barbell Tricep Extension
Equipmenta machinea barbell
One side at a timeYesNo
Difficulty5 of 54 of 5
Sessions logged by Planfit users599 sessions11,499 sessions

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How to Do One Arm Cable KickBack

One Arm Cable KickBack demo video

One Arm Cable KickBack Muscles Worked: Triceps

Form

  1. 1. Keep your elbow fixed and push your arm back to straighten it.
  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.

For a full One Arm Cable KickBack guide with alternatives and benefits, see the One Arm Cable KickBack exercise guide.

Want to learn more about One Arm Cable KickBack?Exercise Guide

How to Do Lying Barbell Tricep Extension

Lying Barbell Tricep Extension demo video

Lying Barbell Tricep Extension Muscles Worked: Triceps

Form

  1. 1. Keep your elbows fixed and push your arms up to straighten them.
  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 bend your wrists.

For a full Lying Barbell Tricep Extension guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Lying Barbell Tricep Extension exercise guide.

Want to learn more about Lying Barbell Tricep Extension?Exercise Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for Triceps, One Arm Cable KickBack or Lying Barbell Tricep Extension?

Planfit users log Lying Barbell Tricep Extension more often — 11,499 sessions against 599 for One Arm Cable KickBack. Both train Triceps, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.

What equipment do One Arm Cable KickBack and Lying Barbell Tricep Extension need?

One Arm Cable KickBack needs a machine, and Lying Barbell Tricep Extension needs a barbell.

Which is easier to start with?

Lying Barbell Tricep Extension is the easier place to start. Move to One Arm Cable KickBack once your form holds up.

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