Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ vs Tricep Pushdown Machine
Which one fits your Triceps workout plan?
Contents
- • Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ vs Tricep Pushdown Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
- • How Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ and Tricep Pushdown Machine 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 Tricep Pushdown Machine
Tricep Pushdown Machine is the easier place to start — difficulty 1 of 5 vs 3. Compare Triceps form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ and Tricep Pushdown Machine and pick the one that fits your Triceps workout.
Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ vs Tricep Pushdown 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 2,436 for Tricep Pushdown Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ and Tricep Pushdown 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 Tricep Pushdown Machine Differ
| What differs | Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ | Tricep Pushdown Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Machine type | cable-driven | pin-loaded |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,059 sessions | 2,436 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 Tricep Pushdown Machine
Tricep Pushdown Machine Muscles Worked: Triceps
Form
- 1. Grip the handle tightly and push down.
- 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 Tricep Pushdown Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Tricep Pushdown Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Triceps, Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ or Tricep Pushdown 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.
What equipment do Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ and Tricep Pushdown Machine need?
Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ needs a machine, and Tricep Pushdown Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Tricep Pushdown Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Overhead Cable Tricep Extension Ⅰ once your form holds up.
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