Dips Machine vs Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension
Which one fits your Triceps workout plan?
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Planfit users log Dips Machine more often — 3,256 sessions vs 957. Compare Triceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Dips Machine and Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension and pick the one that fits your Triceps workout.
Dips Machine vs Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Dips Machine more often — 3,256 sessions compared to 957 for Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dips Machine 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 Dips Machine and Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension Differ
| What differs | Dips Machine | Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, triceps, back, and front delts | triceps |
| Equipment | a machine | a dumbbell |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 3,256 sessions | 957 sessions |
How to Do Dips Machine
Dips 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 extend your arms excessively.
For a full Dips Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dips Machine 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, Dips Machine or Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension?
Planfit users log Dips Machine more often — 3,256 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.
Do Dips Machine and Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension work the same muscles?
Not quite. Dips Machine loads chest, triceps, back, and front delts, and Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension loads triceps.
What equipment do Dips Machine and Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension need?
Dips Machine needs a machine, and Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension needs a dumbbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Dips Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension once your form holds up.
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