Is it typically normal to do less weight total (both arms) using dumbells than with a barbell when doing bench presses?
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07-17-2002, 05:57 PM #1Registered User
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dumbell press < barbell bench press?
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07-17-2002, 06:01 PM #2
I believe so. It takes more to balance each weight, and if one side is weaker than the other you'll notice with dumbells. Whereas when you are using a barbell your otherside compensates for the weakness of the other. And you can add twists to the dumbell press that makes it involve more muscles, making it harder.
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07-17-2002, 06:01 PM #3Registered User
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Of course, you have to stablize each are indivually and thus cannot used the union of both to help yourself. I workout with about 60lbs dumbells, and bench about 205, completely normal
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07-17-2002, 06:03 PM #4Registered User
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actually, generally, when working out with a barbell, the arm that is slower going up is actually stronger, it compensates for the other by taking more weight.Originally posted by Malbien
I believe so. It takes more to balance each weight, and if one side is weaker than the other you'll notice with dumbells. Whereas when you are using a barbell your otherside compensates for the weakness of the other. And you can add twists to the dumbell press that makes it involve more muscles, making it harder.
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Oh hell yeah its normal.
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07-17-2002, 06:30 PM #6Registered User
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weight of dumbell=
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07-17-2002, 06:34 PM #7not a thug
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bumpOriginally posted by SpartanHuge
Of course, you have to stablize each are indivually and thus cannot used the union of both to help yourself. I workout with about 60lbs dumbells, and bench about 205, completely normalI rape back.
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07-17-2002, 06:37 PM #8doctorben@cyber-rights.ne
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thats a bit general, depends on a bunch of factors.Originally posted by Soheil
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07-17-2002, 06:51 PM #9
For me, i found that db works my chest better then barebell. I had not not used barebell for like 7 months a while back and tried to bech 175 i did horrible, meanwhile i was db press 75 on each arm for 8 reps..I was shaking like a f*ck on the barebell hahah
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