Dumbbell press v Military press

**danzw** · 05-08-2005, 11:07 AM

which would you consider to be the best for building shoulder mass??

seated dumbbell press or seated military press??

thanks!!!

**ReX357** · 05-08-2005, 11:25 AM

I personally prefer dumbell presses since your shoulders are not locked in a movement like with barbell presses. But don't worry too much, either of them are good exercises. Just incorporate one or the other and you'll be fine.

**BlueAndromeda73** · 05-08-2005, 11:29 AM

I find I get more strength by switching it up about ever 4-6 weeks, dumbells have also helped me get more definition.

**TimeToGetBig27** · 05-08-2005, 11:51 AM

i perfer barbell but thats my personal opinion, it's more comfortable to me. I would do whichever your most comfortable with, and possible switching after a few weeks.

**HOLLYWOOD** · 05-08-2005, 02:53 PM

Db press because it stresses all 3 heads more efficiently than barbell press!

**Dozerd** · 05-08-2005, 10:13 PM

I like to switch it up when i go heavy and use standing barbell at the power rack so i can cheat on those last few reps using my legs. Otherwise i do seated Db on reg days.