Flat dumbbell VS Flat barbell bench. Need opinions

[tbody66]

Several pro bb's, including jay cutler and victor martinez, do not perform barbell bench, so obviously you can develop size without it, that being said you probably don't take as much aas as they do. I think there is a way to develop the size with the dumbbells and I definitely know the shape and look of the muscle is enhanced from using them. If it is causing you pain and that will eventually lead to injury would you be willing to risk surgery or rehab to continue doing something that could damage you? I'd suggest finding some routines that bodybuilders with pec tears have switched to in order to maintain size and shape. I would definitely work on your tempo and starting/stopping points, including some forced reps or even negatives with the dumbbells with proper spotters.

[Brewster]

Several pro bb's, including jay cutler and victor martinez, do not perform barbell bench, so obviously you can develop size without it, that being said you probably don't take as much aas as they do. I think there is a way to develop the size with the dumbbells and I definitely know the shape and look of the muscle is enhanced from using them. If it is causing you pain and that will eventually lead to injury would you be willing to risk surgery or rehab to continue doing something that could damage you? I'd suggest finding some routines that bodybuilders with pec tears have switched to in order to maintain size and shape. I would definitely work on your tempo and starting/stopping points, including some forced reps or even negatives with the dumbbells with proper spotters.

IMO., For the most part pay not attention to Pro BB... They already have their size, they can do what ever they want to maintain it.

I suggest to everyone that they do a mix.. For 1 month do barbell , for One month do dumbells.. for 2 weeks do smith machine.
Just keep mixing it up and you will grow.. If you stick to one excercise you will plateau

As for your ïnjuries""" sometimes you need to take a break an let them heal.

[Narkissos]

IMO., For the most part pay not attention to Pro BB... They already have their size, they can do what ever they want to maintain it.

I suggest to everyone that they do a mix.. For 1 month do barbell , for One month do dumbells.. for 2 weeks do smith machine.
Just keep mixing it up and you will grow.. If you stick to one excercise you will plateau

As for your ïnjuries""" sometimes you need to take a break an let them heal.

And I disagree.