One Arm Dumbbell KickBack vs One Arm Cable Tricep Extension
Which one fits your Triceps workout plan?
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Planfit users log One Arm Dumbbell KickBack more often — 6,330 sessions vs 747. Compare Triceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of One Arm Dumbbell KickBack and One Arm Cable Tricep Extension and pick the one that fits your Triceps workout.
One Arm Dumbbell KickBack vs One Arm Cable Tricep Extension: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log One Arm Dumbbell KickBack more often — 6,330 sessions compared to 747 for One Arm Cable Tricep Extension.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. One Arm Dumbbell KickBack 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 One Arm Dumbbell KickBack and One Arm Cable Tricep Extension Differ
| What differs | One Arm Dumbbell KickBack | One Arm Cable Tricep Extension |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a dumbbell | a machine |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 6,330 sessions | 747 sessions |
How to Do One Arm Dumbbell KickBack
One Arm Dumbbell KickBack Muscles Worked: Triceps
Form
- 1. Keep your elbow fixed and push your arm back to straighten it.
- 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 Dumbbell KickBack guide with alternatives and benefits, see the One Arm Dumbbell KickBack 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, One Arm Dumbbell KickBack or One Arm Cable Tricep Extension?
Planfit users log One Arm Dumbbell KickBack more often — 6,330 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 One Arm Dumbbell KickBack and One Arm Cable Tricep Extension need?
One Arm Dumbbell KickBack needs a dumbbell, and One Arm Cable Tricep Extension needs a machine.
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