Need help with flat bench

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don't go all the way down. too much for shoulders.
and try dumbells. better range and movement for shoulders plus your stabalizers are worked.

[strength_addict14]

don't go all the way down. too much for shoulders.
and try dumbells. better range and movement for shoulders plus your stabalizers are worked.

If you advise not to go all the way down.....why would you then suggest a better range of motion with dumbells?

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If you advise not to go all the way down.....why would you then suggest a better range of motion with dumbells?

because with dumbells your arms move freely and with a barbell they don't, therefore you put too much stress on the shoulders and it takes away from the chest.

and yes, you can go all the way down with a bar if you want but the possibilty for problems is much greater.