I can get around 40-45 pound dumbells? I tried 50 but I can only do reps on 5 at max with those, probably for about 3 sets. Is this good, or do I still have a long ways to go?
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Thread: What's a good dumbbell bench?
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10-29-2012, 04:50 PM #1Tallahassee Florida
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What's a good dumbbell bench?
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10-29-2012, 05:06 PM #2Registered User
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For weighing 127, thats not bad. As long as youre making progress, that's the most important thing. Definitely keep pushing yourself, try going up in weight every 2 weeks or so to push yourself. Some people can also stack a ton of weight on bench, but not do as much on dumbbell press and vice versa, everyone is different. I usually rep a couple sets of dumbbell press at my own bodyweight, that might be a good goal for you to set. Good luck!Originally Posted by ParapaTheRaper
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10-29-2012, 05:35 PM #3
A good dumbell bench is a weight that you can perform with perfect form that also provides enough tension to promote a result conducive to your goals.
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10-29-2012, 05:44 PM #4Registered User
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respectable and stronger than most people will ever be i would say 65s or 70s is really solid
try some drop sets with those 50s if you arent already
but yeah for your weight your doin good
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10-29-2012, 06:03 PM #5Tallahassee Florida
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Thanks for the encouragement guys! Really motivated to hit the gym hard today!
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10-29-2012, 07:05 PM #6Registered User
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Work the muscle, not the weight. Ensure progression and profit
(If your looking to gain size that is)
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10-29-2012, 08:18 PM #7It's Over 9000!!!
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This. For hypertrophy and bodybuilding purposes, a good dumbbell bench is the one that makes your chest grow.Originally Posted by ThatGuy227
Work the muscle, not the weight. Ensure progression and profit (If your looking to gain size that is)SQ 172.5kg. BP 105kg. DL 200kg. OHP 62.5kg @ 67.3kg
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10-29-2012, 11:10 PM #8Exactly. It is the mind to muscle connection that matters, not the mass of the dumbbell.Originally Posted by ThatGuy227
Work the muscle, not the weight. Ensure progression and profit (If your looking to gain size that is)
(If your looking to gain size that is)
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