TRICEPS - Curved Bar vs. Straight Bar

[Stixs]

Is there a big difference when doing tricep press downs using a straight bar vs. the curved bar that looks like an up side down U.

Thanks

[Mr I]

the u bar is designed to hit the outer head more

[go Yankees]

yes...I'd say use them both, or alternate between them

[CrazyShane]

yes...I'd say use them both, or alternate between them

yup agreed, its all about the squeeeezzze though no matter which bar..!!

[JUICE]

i dont know if this is good or nah but ive been doing this routine:

3 sets of each (rope pressdowns, straight bar shoulder width, and reverse single arm).
This is the second week doing them, feel great bout them.

[Rob5454]

my training partner and i switch it up every week alternating.

the u bar is designed to hit the outer head more

was goin to say the same thing...i atleast have noticed this

[Stixs]

Thanks for input, will try to do couple set of each, was not sure if it totally hit the same muscle or not.

[BodyJBbuild]

i do close grip bench press on smith, then short straight bar press downs, then i do bent over cable kickbacks...works good for me...full range of motion...3sets each around 8reps...