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yarite
10-18-2009, 10:45 PM
In regards to flat and incline bench. Has anyone had better results from dumbell or staight?
F4iGuy
10-18-2009, 10:58 PM
Dumbells for me.
Researcher
10-19-2009, 09:57 AM
I like dumbells. I feel the range of motion is better and I can get deeper with them.
stpete
10-19-2009, 10:43 AM
Dumbells.
dangerous dan
10-19-2009, 10:58 AM
its better to use dumbells as when using straight bar you seem to push out with your naturally stronger side.
energizer bunny
10-19-2009, 11:58 AM
Both....
SuperLift
10-19-2009, 10:16 PM
i love dumbells but barbells have their place as well
gunslinger2
10-19-2009, 11:46 PM
I like dumbells. I feel the range of motion is better and I can get deeper with them.

Same for me, plus they seem to hurt my shoulders less.
DSM4Life
10-20-2009, 06:13 AM
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I prefer DB's but change it up with BB from time to time.
BJJ
10-20-2009, 06:29 AM
I am much stronger with dumbbells, in comparison.
Okinawa_Power
10-20-2009, 08:46 AM
I switch it from DB's to BB's.....Depends on the mood I am in.......
PrairieDawg
10-23-2009, 01:53 AM
dumbells and ez bar. straight bar hurts my forearms
JK-87
10-23-2009, 09:54 AM
I rotate and mix every week depending what mood im in
doctorb325
10-31-2009, 11:15 PM
dumbells no question for me.
Monster87
11-01-2009, 01:41 AM
straight bar for me
KZRSOIZE
11-01-2009, 02:43 AM
I prefer the bells personally, but try to incorporate straight bar every other training sessions. Or sometimes I will superset, sick burn. Good luck to you .
rockinred
11-01-2009, 05:20 PM
You see these threads all day all year long. Definitely not trying to flame or knock any comments or preferences.... but seriously, you don't have to pick between one or the other... it makes way more sense to mix both into your regime. Even if it would have to be DB's for an extended period of time and then on to BB's for an extended period of time. Use both...they have both been around and stood the test of time... In all honesty neither is superior to the other.
jbm
11-01-2009, 11:57 PM
I rotate them weekly... but I'm stronger on bar...
SilverBullet.xo
11-05-2009, 04:11 PM
DB for sure. I suffered a shoulder injury a while back, and still feel a slight pain if i use the bar. However, it feels great when i use the db. I try to use db when i can no matter what im working (besides legs of course).
stack_it
11-05-2009, 04:26 PM
dumbells cause me shoulder and elbow pain but I still do them both
Stoneco|d
11-10-2009, 02:30 PM
Use both!!!!!!!!
ArmedHammerd
11-10-2009, 02:33 PM
Both for me
magaton
11-10-2009, 09:53 PM
Both for me.
"DIRTY D" SANCHEZ
11-23-2009, 03:25 PM
Stronger on the bar but db will help with more definition and control....
Bulkn
11-24-2009, 06:28 AM
i like them both and switch every 1.5-2 months