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 POLL!! Barbell v. Dumbbell presses
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Mr. T Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 593) |
posted July 30, 2000 12:25 PM
 
I say dumbbell presses are king... IP: Logged |
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Dirk Diggler Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 42) |
posted July 30, 2000 12:31 PM
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MONSTROSITY Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 405) |
posted July 30, 2000 12:34 PM
 I like to use both. The db will challenge your stabilizers more and once the stabilizers are exhausted the prime movers will not be able to be worked hard enough. This were barbells shine, and ocassionaly machines can be used. IP: Logged |
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ex-infantry Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 73) |
posted July 30, 2000 12:48 PM
i agree with monstrosity. variety is the spice of life. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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loomisH Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 87) |
posted July 30, 2000 12:50 PM
dumbells... IP: Logged |
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cunroe Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 54) |
posted July 30, 2000 12:59 PM
I like DB presses but, unfortunately I have had to relegate them to a "lighter" finishing exercise. I've got a brutal case of tendonitis where the anterior head of the biceps tendon inserts into the shoulder. If I try to use DB presses intensely I pay for it for bigtime! Later, ------------------ IP: Logged |
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lc576 Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 50) |
posted July 30, 2000 01:14 PM
I have always used dumbells to finish off a body part. I don't believe you can put the same amount stress on, say your chest, with dumbells. For example, you throw 315 on the flat bench and load up the muscle. You can't go that heavy on dumbells (unless you are truly a monster) and elict the same growth response as doing heavy bench. I see guys using heavy dumbells and their form is bad, their rang of motion is poor and they can't control the weight. The other day I watched a guy doing incline dumbell press with 80's. He would do four and one forced, then throw the weight from his shoulders to the floor. On his thrid set the head on the dumbell snaped off and he jump's up and says "fuckin cheap weights" I wanted to snap his head, I needed that weight. I understand it's not good if you are goin heavy to ease the dumbell down, you may hurt your shoulder. But if you just got to let them go and drop to the floor, your going to heavy. It means you can't handle the weight. It would be like someone with a 225 bench loading up 315 and "GOING FOR IT." IP: Logged |
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Jeff_rys Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 551) |
posted July 30, 2000 01:20 PM
l would say Dumbells, but only because you can lower them more. The barbell ends once your chest is touched, unless in your gym you have those special bars with an angle, so you can lower the bar more. ------------------ Don't look back, life is too short IP: Logged |
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Bjaarki Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 152) |
posted July 30, 2000 01:21 PM
I like dumbells right now. They give a better stretch. Bjaarki ------------------ BECOME SOMEONE'S HERO! IP: Logged |
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Curious Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 417) |
posted July 30, 2000 01:30 PM
I like both. The bench really seems to increase my power and size...especially in my front delts. The dumbells are great to finish off the muscle because you have a greater range of motion and you can really squeeze the muscle. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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papi Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 14) |
posted July 30, 2000 01:39 PM
actully dumbells are heavier for your muscles....your right you can load up the weight more than dumbells, but that doesnt mean is heavier..say you can jpress 200 10x on the barbell flat....take 100 lbs dumbells in both hands, you wouldnt' even handle, 5 reps, so barbell, is more weight, but dumbell are heavier for your muscles.. IP: Logged |
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Krusher Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 410) |
posted July 30, 2000 02:24 PM
For bench press, I like the BB better, but for delts, I prefer DB presses by far. IP: Logged |
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code_x Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 180) |
posted July 30, 2000 02:31 PM
I like the barbell personally...incline I like the dumbells better-x IP: Logged |
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cabexbx Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 4) |
posted July 30, 2000 06:08 PM
I'll echo codex's reply. I prefer the bb bench and the incline db. Or the hammer strength incline press. It's hard to handle enough weight on the db's for the bench press. The last few years I've been concentrating on powerlifting so there's no question that the bb bench is my major big lift for chest. It's nice to follow it up with db flat bench sometimes though. Good depth for added power out of the bottom. IP: Logged |
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Lqdmscle Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 227) |
posted July 30, 2000 06:16 PM
Both. IP: Logged |
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Vitaman Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 513) |
posted July 30, 2000 06:22 PM
For Bench Presses, I prefer Barbell. For all other presses, I prefer Dumb-bells. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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IndyMan2 Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 88) |
posted July 30, 2000 06:31 PM
db..I get a great stretch IP: Logged |
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NoviceJuicer Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 346) |
posted July 30, 2000 06:59 PM
I like both but for different reasons. I have dislocated my right shoulder and it still causes me some trouble, and I am getting older (38). I like dumbells some of the time because my shoulders can go through a freer range of motion. My right arm takes a lower and straighter path and my left arm goes wider and higher. I have to do about 6 warm up sets before flat BB benches or else my shoulder will be so stiff later I can hardly move it. IP: Logged |
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cackerot Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 145) |
posted July 30, 2000 07:06 PM
DB's. on barbell i wory about numbers to much. Justin69 ------------------ IP: Logged |
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el cubano Moderator (Total posts: 625) |
posted July 30, 2000 07:12 PM
I use both, but I prefer dumbs. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Decaman Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 635) |
posted July 30, 2000 10:00 PM
I do both, I used to do one or the other and since I have started doing both my incline dumbells have shot up over the last 6 months, my max for the longest time was around 105's now I can easily get 4 or 5 with 120's, I am gong to try 125's next chest day. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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goldenone Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 33) |
posted July 31, 2000 12:19 AM
I like to alternate them both.But dumbells are my fave cause I can do flyes and pullovers also. IP: Logged |
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2legit2quit Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 213) |
posted July 31, 2000 01:39 AM
I sometimes mix them up, but generally use them both at different times of the year. For fall and winter I mainly use the straight bar because its great for strength gains. Spring and summer, I switch to DB's because it gives my chest a much fuller, thicker appearance (that awesome armor-plated look!). Call me vain, but I like to look good at the beach! IP: Logged |
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YellowD98 Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 403) |
posted July 31, 2000 01:45 AM
I like barbell press and dumbell flies. Its often difficult to get max poundages on dumbells and do presses without a spot, but flies are awesome. IP: Logged |
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Latimer Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 506) |
posted July 31, 2000 04:20 AM
If I had to choose one it would be the barbell. IP: Logged |
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Recoome Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 125) |
posted July 31, 2000 04:28 AM
I always train alone, so I'm stuck with Dumbell presses. There's no way I can go to failure on each set without a spotter on barbell presses... IP: Logged |
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