Right now I only bench with DB simply because I like to put all my effort into it until I give out, and I don't have a spotter, so I just drop the DB's off to the side when I can't do anymore. In the long run will this be as effective as using a BB?
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08-11-2004, 03:36 PM #1
Bench press, DB or BB, which is better?
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08-11-2004, 04:11 PM #2back with half the reps
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Re: Bench press, DB or BB, which is better?
Originally posted by Desp
Right now I only bench with DB simply because I like to put all my effort into it until I give out, and I don't have a spotter, so I just drop the DB's off to the side when I can't do anymore. In the long run will this be as effective as using a BB?
neither is better - both have pros and cons.
just dont go to failure and you can still use the barbell. and if you go to a gym just ask someone for a spot
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08-11-2004, 07:16 PM #3Banned
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both are good.
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08-11-2004, 07:22 PM #4no more late fees
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Re: Re: Bench press, DB or BB, which is better?
Originally posted by SDFlipStyle
neither is betterYeperoo, a nice mix of both will yield good results.Originally posted by hyp3r3xt3nsion
both are good.
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08-11-2004, 07:24 PM #5
I don't have anyone to spot me, it's usually empty :/, last time I did BB I was too tired and on my 5th rep I couldn't get it off my chest, hehe, luckily it was only 160 pounds
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08-11-2004, 07:26 PM #6
Agree with all except for the statement below
Man...the things I do when I am boredOriginally posted by hyp3r3xt3nsion
When spotting a buddy on bench press, make sure your pants have been removed and your penis is clearly in sight of the lifter.
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08-11-2004, 07:27 PM #7Banned
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So what are the pro's and cons of both?
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08-11-2004, 07:41 PM #8Pro of BB's: Being able to lift more weightOriginally posted by GaToMaN
So what are the pro's and cons of both?
Con of BB's: Risking injury if you are lifting a weight you cannot handle.
Pro of DB's: Need no spotter
Con of DB's: Can't lift as much weight
There are many more but these are just some examples.
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08-11-2004, 07:57 PM #9Under Construction
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i like to switch between db's and barbell benchpress.
also, i never have a spotter. i know my limitations as i am working out and therefore never go to my limit. you dont need to fail to make gains.
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08-11-2004, 09:31 PM #10back with half the reps
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Originally posted by GaToMaN
So what are the pro's and cons of both?
barbell pros - more weight
barbell cons - ? maybe getting crushed
dumbell pros - stabilizer muscles get worked, more range of motion, better stretch at bottom of movement
dumbell cons - lighter weight
they are almost completely different movements. That bar and dumbell move in different paths.
i use more triceps with the bar.
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