Machine VS Dumbell Chest Press
Ok i'm debating whether I should stop using the machine Chest Press and just go to a incline dumbbell press.
My current tri/chest/shoulder workout day looks like this:
Day 1 (Triceps/Chest/Abs):
3 Sets Benchpress
3 Sets DB Lateral Raises
3 Sets Chest Press Machine
3 Sets Arnold Press
3 Sets 1 DB Extension
3 Sets Shoulder Press Machine
3 Sets Vertical Chest Machine (Chest Fly Machine)
Should I switch out the Chest Press Machine for the incline dumbell press or should I just throw it onto what I all ready do and just add another shoulder workout?
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Thread: Machine VS Dumbell Chest Press
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01-02-2002, 08:25 PM #1Registered User
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Machine VS Dumbell Chest Press
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01-02-2002, 08:41 PM #2Banned
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Well if ur a beginner u should use free weight, i really don't know but incline targets the upper chest.
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01-02-2002, 08:43 PM #3Physiotherapist
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What is the rest of your splits and exercises??
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01-02-2002, 08:49 PM #4Beach Bum
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I've become a huge fan of DB exercises for chest so I would throw out the machine press. Besides, machines are IMHO not worth **** in comparison to free weights but thats just my two cents.
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01-02-2002, 08:51 PM #5Banned
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yeah bump on that cause with machine u don't have to really balance the weight while in the free weights u do. What are u doing flat bench as in bar? or dumbells? YOu should also include a isolation movement such as flys or pec dec flys. Later-Jay
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01-02-2002, 09:13 PM #6Registered User
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Re: Machine VS Dumbell Chest Press
Erm Jay, I think he has already got some flys in there - machine flys (seated). lolOriginally posted by Skytzo_Marc
3 Sets Vertical Chest Machine (Chest Fly Machine)
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01-02-2002, 11:09 PM #7Registered User
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Eh not really a beginner but not quite a pro... I'm an intermediate.Originally posted by Jay
Well if ur a beginner u should use free weight, i really don't know but incline targets the upper chest.
Anyways my program looks like this:
Day 1 (Triceps/Chest):
3 Sets Benchpress
3 Sets DB Lateral Raises
3 Sets Incline Dumbell Press
3 Sets Arnold Press
3 Sets 1 DB Extension
3 Sets Shoulder Press Machine
3 Sets Vertical Chest Machine
Day 2 (Abs/Back/Stamina):
3 Sets Pullups
3 Sets Stiff Leg Deadlifts
3 Sets Lat Pulldown Machine (Behind Neck)
3 Sets Row Machine
3 Sets Lat Pulldown Machine (Front)
24 Min Cardio
3 Sets Sit-ups (On Sit-up Bench)
3 Sets Leg Lifts
Day 3: (Biceps/Forearms/Legs):
1 Set 21s with Barbell
3 Sets Squats
1 Set 21s with Dumbell
3 Sets Calf Machine
3 Sets Bicep Machine
3 Sets Leg Press Machine
1 Set 21s with Barbell
3 Sets Lunges
Day 4: Same as Day 2
And I repeat it. I take a day off whenever I feel I need it and that's usually once a week.
I'm also thinking of adding Deadlifts and some concentration curls to my bicep/legs day.
So you think I should just toss on the Inclines and then add another shoulder exercise?Last edited by Skytzo_Marc; 01-02-2002 at 11:12 PM.
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01-02-2002, 11:10 PM #8Banned
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why would you add deadlifts to an arm day? lol sorry I'm not following the logic there.
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01-02-2002, 11:11 PM #9Registered User
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Sorry I meant biceps/legs day...Originally posted by Gmav
why would you add deadlifts to an arm day? lol sorry I'm not following the logic there.
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01-02-2002, 11:19 PM #10Registered User
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After some thought, I've decided to do this:
Day 1 (Triceps/Chest):
3 Sets Benchpress
3 Sets DB Lateral Raises
3 Sets Incline Dumbell Press
3 Sets Arnold Press
3 Sets Chest Press Machine
3 Sets Shoulder Press Machine
3 Sets 1 DB Extension
3 Sets Upright Rows
3 Sets Vertical Chest Machine
Day 2 (Abs/Back/Stamina):
3 Sets Pullups
3 Sets Stiff Leg Deadlifts
3 Sets Lat Pulldown Machine (Behind Neck)
3 Sets Row Machine
3 Sets Lat Pulldown Machine (Front)
24 Min Cardio
3 Sets Sit-ups (On Sit-up Bench)
3 Sets Leg Lifts
Day 3: (Biceps/Forearms/Legs):
1 Set 21s with Barbell
3 Sets Squats
1 Set 21s with Dumbell
3 Sets Calf Machine
3 Sets Bicep Machine
3 Sets Leg Press Machine
1 Set 21s with Barbell
3 Sets Deadlifts
3 Sets Reverse Curls
3 Sets Lunges
Day 4: Same as Day 2
If I haven't stated before, my goal is to become ripped and decently buff... but not a full on body builder.
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01-02-2002, 11:22 PM #11Banned
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np, I'm sory I didn't notice it.Originally posted by Skytzo_Marc
Sorry I meant biceps/legs day...
Deadlifts would work your back quite more so then your legs so I wouldn't recommend adding it to leg day.
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01-02-2002, 11:24 PM #12Registered User
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Any idea of what I should put in their place then? I currently do squats, leg press and lunges.Originally posted by Gmav
np, I'm sory I didn't notice it.
Deadlifts would work your back quite more so then your legs so I wouldn't recommend adding it to leg day.
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