dumbells or barbell?

[gettingbigger816]

I feel more of a pump from dumbells.

[Vegas Kid]

Depends on what exercise you're doing.

[jemrick_45]

Better range of motion with dumbbells

[Jamisun]

I am only 5'8" so my arms are not real long. I agree with jemrick, way better ROM.

[Assassinator]

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.

[The French Curler]

dumbbells, but believe it or not, I feel more comfortable using a barbell for flat bench. That's just me.

[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.

[trimunex]

dumbbells b/c more muscles come into play.
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[palme]

Originally 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.

Yes, doing heavy DB presses alone is bitchin.

[SouthbeachDreams]

When I switched to DB's I saw much, much better results.

[durbin22]

Better ROM with dumbells.

[MilitiaGuy]

i do incline bensh press with barbell and dumbells in the same workout
barbell for bulking and dumbel for defining

[Psycoswole]

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.

[reli]

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

[maguilagorilla]

I LIKE BARBELLS YOU CAN PUT MORE WEIGHT THUS BIULD BIGGER MUSCLE

[fliprock]

getting more cuts from dumbells?
eeeeh.... PLEASE

[BLOOD]

I use dumbbells in my home gym, I've yet to invest in a barbbell.

[Little Jonah]

dumbells

[bobbejack]

Dumbells,greater range of motion and greater use of stabilizer mucles.

[Mr. Trenton]

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.

[Traps1125]

you can handle more weight with barbells and achieve a better overload, with dumbells you get a better stretch

[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.

[xzoomzx]

Originally 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.

thats what i do one chest day i use dumbells the other i use barbels .....i am looking to get ripped as hell is this an efective method?

[ironmike7000]

I prefer using a barbell for flat benching and dumbells for inclines.