i used to do the bar for incline bench and did like 3 sets of 10 with same weight. but for the past 4 weeks i have been using heavy dumbells for about 6-8 reps. i have noticed my upper chest has gotten bigger but is this helping me with strength? I want mass but i also want the strength behind it.
i try to mix a little powerlifting w/ bodybuilding.
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02-11-2004, 06:31 AM #1Ultimate BaD Dog Supply
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dumbell vs barbell: incline bench??
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02-11-2004, 07:41 AM #2Registered User
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poppapump67, I'm a Power BodyBuilder myself, IMO heavy dumbells made all my barbell benching much stronger...
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02-11-2004, 08:15 AM #3Registered User
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Yeah the dumbbells should be fine for strength. Just go heavy and use good form.
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02-11-2004, 08:21 AM #4Former 130 lb skinnyboy!
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Both dbs and bb will work well for mass and strenght , go all the way down .........
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02-11-2004, 08:25 AM #5
dumbells will definately help you with strength. you need to vary your exercises if you want to get bigger. do dumbell presses for a few weeks then go back to barbell.
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