Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ vs Close Grip Bench Press
Which one fits your Triceps workout plan?
Contents
- • Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ vs Close Grip Bench Press: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
- • How Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ and Close Grip Bench Press Differ
- • Related comparisons
- • Frequently Asked Questions
- • How to Do Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ
- - Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ Muscles Worked
- - Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ Form
- - Coach's Tips
- • How to Do Close Grip Bench Press
Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ is the easier place to start — difficulty 3 of 5 vs 4. Compare Triceps form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ and Close Grip Bench Press and pick the one that fits your Triceps workout.
Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ vs Close Grip Bench Press: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ more often — 4,059 sessions compared to 3,186 for Close Grip Bench Press.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ and Close Grip Bench Press differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ and Close Grip Bench Press Differ
| What differs | Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ | Close Grip Bench Press |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | triceps | chest and triceps |
| Equipment | a machine | a barbell |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,059 sessions | 3,186 sessions |
How to Do Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ
Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ 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 distance between your grip and your head increase.
For a full Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ exercise guide.
How to Do Close Grip Bench Press
Close Grip Bench Press Muscles Worked: Triceps
Form
- 1. Slowly lower the barbell until it touches your chest.
- 2. Bend your elbows as you go down.
- 3. Slowly lift the barbell back up to return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your elbows flare out.
- 2. Be careful not to let your shoulders come forward past your chest, as it can put strain on your shoulders.
- 3. Please be careful not to let your hips come off the bench.
For a full Close Grip Bench Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Close Grip Bench Press exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Triceps, Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ or Close Grip Bench Press?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Triceps, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ and Close Grip Bench Press work the same muscles?
Not quite. Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ loads triceps, and Close Grip Bench Press loads chest and triceps.
What equipment do Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ and Close Grip Bench Press need?
Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ needs a machine, and Close Grip Bench Press needs a barbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ is the easier place to start. Move to Close Grip Bench Press once your form holds up.
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