View Poll Results: Do you guys prefer dumbells or barbell for flat bench?
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Thread: dumbells or barbell?
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07-18-2002, 06:01 PM #1
dumbells or barbell?
I feel more of a pump from dumbells.
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07-18-2002, 08:49 PM #2
Depends on what exercise you're doing.
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07-18-2002, 08:54 PM #3Junior Member
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Better range of motion with dumbbells
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07-19-2002, 11:31 AM #4
I am only 5'8" so my arms are not real long. I agree with jemrick, way better ROM.
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07-19-2002, 01:28 PM #5
FLAT -- BARBELL
INCLINE -- DUMBELL
DECLINE -- DUMBELL
There is nohting like DECLINE Dumeblls
Nothing better for upper chest than Incline Dmbs, you just dont feel it with the bar.
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07-19-2002, 05:37 PM #6
dumbbells, but believe it or not, I feel more comfortable using a barbell for flat bench. That's just me.
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07-19-2002, 08:31 PM #7
I have seen much better results now that I quit using the bar and went to all dumbell exercises. The only problem I have is initially getting the heavier dumbells into position to lift, since I lift alone.
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07-19-2002, 08:34 PM #8
dumbbells b/c more muscles come into play.
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07-21-2002, 03:37 PM #9Originally posted by Padawan
I have seen much better results now that I quit using the bar and went to all dumbell exercises. The only problem I have is initially getting the heavier dumbells into position to lift, since I lift alone.
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07-23-2002, 03:00 AM #10
When I switched to DB's I saw much, much better results.
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07-23-2002, 12:55 PM #11
Better ROM with dumbells.
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07-23-2002, 03:52 PM #12
i do incline bensh press with barbell and dumbells in the same workout
barbell for bulking and dumbel for defining
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07-24-2002, 10:21 PM #13
with dumbells you use diff muscles to keep stable and your range of movement is increased. They are just a pain in the ass to use if you dont have a spot, i end up using half my energy just trying to get them in position.
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07-26-2002, 12:09 PM #14Junior Member
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i think u tend to feel the burn more with db cuz of the isolation factor and thats why you get more cuts with them too but db's can be a pain in the ass as they tend to wear down your wrist
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07-31-2002, 08:13 PM #15
I LIKE BARBELLS YOU CAN PUT MORE WEIGHT THUS BIULD BIGGER MUSCLE
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08-02-2002, 10:27 AM #16
getting more cuts from dumbells?
eeeeh.... PLEASE
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08-15-2002, 04:24 PM #17Associate Member
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I use dumbbells in my home gym, I've yet to invest in a barbbell.
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08-16-2002, 01:28 PM #18
dumbells
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08-16-2002, 03:54 PM #19New Member
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Dumbells,greater range of motion and greater use of stabilizer mucles.
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08-16-2002, 10:35 PM #20Associate Member
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If this was a year ago, I'd say dumbells just cause I have a fucked up left rotator cuff and barbell exercises really hurt especially incline chest and military presses, front or behind. But now I say fuck it! I need to get my chest bigger and barbells will work better than dumbells, but I still use only dumbells on shoulders. But I still gotta get my shoulder checked out by an orthopedic to make sure I'm not fucking anything up severely.
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08-18-2002, 02:14 PM #21
you can handle more weight with barbells and achieve a better overload, with dumbells you get a better stretch
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08-23-2002, 03:29 PM #22
I say err on the side of caution and get the best of both worlds. I'll mix it up: barbells one chest workout, dumbells the next (though i confess to having a barbell preference on pressing movements). I figure this is the best way not only to keep my muscles guessing, but derive the benefits of each relatively simultaneously.
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08-27-2002, 10:32 PM #23Originally posted by BigGreen
I say err on the side of caution and get the best of both worlds. I'll mix it up: barbells one chest workout, dumbells the next (though i confess to having a barbell preference on pressing movements). I figure this is the best way not only to keep my muscles guessing, but derive the benefits of each relatively simultaneously.
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08-28-2002, 10:16 AM #24
I prefer using a barbell for flat benching and dumbells for inclines.
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