Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ vs Dips Machine

Which one fits your Triceps workout plan?

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Dips Machine works multiple joints at once, Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ isolates — difficulty 1 of 5 vs 3. See which fits your Triceps day.

Compare the benefits of Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ and Dips Machine and pick the one that fits your Triceps workout.

Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ vs Dips Machine: 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 3,256 for Dips Machine.

What most people do isn't always what fits you. Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ 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 Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ and Dips Machine Differ

What differsOverhead Cable Tricep Extension ⅠDips Machine
Muscles workedtricepschest, triceps, back, and front delts
Machine typecable-drivenpin-loaded
Difficulty3 of 51 of 5
Sessions logged by Planfit users4,059 sessions3,256 sessions

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How to Do Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ

Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ demo video

Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ Muscles Worked: Triceps

Form

  1. 1. Please stretch your arms above your head.
  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 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.

Want to learn more about Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ?Exercise Guide

How to Do Dips Machine

Dips Machine demo video

Dips Machine Muscles Worked: Triceps

Form

  1. 1. Grip the handle tightly and push down.
  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 extend your arms excessively.

For a full Dips Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dips Machine exercise guide.

Want to learn more about Dips Machine?Exercise Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for Triceps, Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ or Dips Machine?

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 Dips Machine work the same muscles?

Not quite. Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ loads triceps, and Dips Machine loads chest, triceps, back, and front delts.

What equipment do Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ and Dips Machine need?

Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ needs a machine, and Dips Machine needs a machine.

Which is easier to start with?

Dips Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ once your form holds up.

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