Overhead Tricep Extensions vs Cable Pushdowns: New Research Finds One Builds 40% More Muscle

[TomJ]

why dont you do it? youre at a competitive level, if it's scientifically proven, wouldnt you want that extra edge?

it has its benefits and uses, but that doesnt mean its something everyone should be doing.

like today said, it has its place, but its still very niche in its use cases.

I havent done any BFR type training because We simply havent seen the need too

 

[valdemort]

it has its benefits and uses, but that doesnt mean its something everyone should be doing.

like today said, it has its place, but its still very niche in its use cases.

I havent done any BFR type training because We simply havent seen the need too

what are the benefits?

 

[TomJ]

what are the benefits?

the same as conventional training, increase in strength and size, its just a different training method that allows you to apply proper stimulus, with lighter loads

 

[valdemort]

the same as conventional training, increase in strength and size, its just a different training method that allows you to apply proper stimulus, with lighter loads

wouldnt increasing strength and size be beneficial to you as a bodybuilder

 

[TomJ]

wouldnt increasing strength and size be beneficial to you as a bodybuilder

the same as conventional training,

Its not any more beneficial than traditional training, its not magic. Its just another training method that allows similar stimulus with lighter loads

 

[Reader591]

I believe hamstrings as well have literature backing the stretched portion being most beneficial.

My anecdotal experince seems to back this too for what that’s worth.

RDL would be kind over leg curls for overall growth of hamstrings to me, however in my head it was hard to know if it’s the stretch or more so the overall load is higher. I’m sure it’s both.

 

[snake]

My research says any tri work overhead is a one way ticket to elbow pain.

 

[Reader591]

My research says any tri work overhead is a one way ticket to elbow pain.

You’re just old


And still look better than me

 

[snake]

You’re just old


And still look better than me

I am old but those fuukers always killed my elbows. Skull crushers where the same. Maybe not being able to do them is the reason my tris are shit

 

[Reader591]

I am old but those fuukers always killed my elbows. Skull crushers where the same. Maybe not being able to do them is the reason my tris are shit

Sounds like me and v squats on me knees. Can’t stand them.

Any other type of squat and I’m good to go.

 

[BigBaldBeardGuy]

That article just compared those two specific exercises to each other. It doesn’t say that Overhead Tricep Extensions are THE BEST TRICEP EXERCISE.

I’m sure everyone can already agree that the Tricep Kickback is superior to all other Tricep exercises, especially at high reps.

 

[buck]

I have to wonder if they took half the people and used the dominant arm with each movement. As i would expect the more dominant arm to grow better all thing being equal.

 

[Reader591]

I’m sure everyone can already agree that the Tricep Kickback is superior to all other Tricep exercises, especially at high reps.

Team pink!