Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ vs Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension
Which one fits your Triceps workout plan?
Contents
- • Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ vs Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
- • How Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ and Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension 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 Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension
Planfit users log Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ more often — 4,059 sessions vs 957. Compare Triceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ and Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension and pick the one that fits your Triceps workout.
Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ vs Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension: 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 957 for Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ and Lying Dumbbell 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 Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ and Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension Differ
| What differs | Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ | Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | a dumbbell |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,059 sessions | 957 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 Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension
Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension Muscles Worked: Triceps
Form
- 1. Keep your elbow fixed and push your arm up to stretch 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.
- 3. Please be careful not to bend your wrists.
For a full Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Triceps, Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ or Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension?
Planfit users log Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ more often — 4,059 sessions against 957 for Lying Dumbbell 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 Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ and Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension need?
Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ needs a machine, and Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension needs a dumbbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ is the easier place to start. Move to Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension once your form holds up.
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