Dips Machine vs Tricep Pushdown Machine
Which one fits your Triceps workout plan?
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Dips Machine also loads your back, chest, and front delts — Tricep Pushdown Machine does not. Both train Triceps, so pick by what you want to hit.
Compare the benefits of Dips Machine and Tricep Pushdown Machine and pick the one that fits your Triceps workout.
Dips Machine vs Tricep Pushdown Machine: 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 2,436 for Tricep Pushdown Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dips Machine 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 Dips Machine and Tricep Pushdown Machine Differ
| What differs | Dips Machine | Tricep Pushdown Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, triceps, back, and front delts | triceps |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 3,256 sessions | 2,436 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 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, Dips Machine 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.
Do Dips Machine and Tricep Pushdown Machine work the same muscles?
Not quite. Dips Machine loads chest, triceps, back, and front delts, and Tricep Pushdown Machine loads triceps.
What equipment do Dips Machine and Tricep Pushdown Machine need?
Dips Machine needs a machine, and Tricep Pushdown Machine needs a machine.
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