Dumbbells vs Barbells

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RyanWilson1993
RyanWilson1993 Posts: 409 Member
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Which do you use more for bench pressing

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  • BackTatJIM
    BackTatJIM Posts: 1,140 Member
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    barbells, but I try to mix in both
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
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    Dumbbells, bigger ROM.
  • justjenn1977
    justjenn1977 Posts: 437 Member
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    I lay on the stability ball and use dumb bells... :)
  • FitBeto
    FitBeto Posts: 2,121 Member
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    Bar!
  • californiagirl2012
    californiagirl2012 Posts: 2,625 Member
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    barbells, but I try to mix in both

    Mostly bar, but mix it up with dumbbells (double press, flyes, etc)
    For going heavier Oly bar for sure, that's my favorite. Love the Oly bar. :)
  • aproc
    aproc Posts: 1,033 Member
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    Both. I do mostly barbell bench press but every other week or every couple of weeks I will switch to dumbbells. It's good to switch things up. Everytime I switch, I improve on my weight and volume I can do.
  • tomruhland
    tomruhland Posts: 11
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    Both - mix it up! If I had to choose I would choose dumbells for symmetrical strength gains and stability. Plus you can impact core by doing unilateral presses.
  • Marc713
    Marc713 Posts: 328 Member
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    I mix it up, but I also really like the Hammer Strength equipment now that I'm working out solo & don't have a spotter.
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,967 Member
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    bars but I've done dumbbells too..
  • destro748
    destro748 Posts: 10
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    Depends on the excercise and what the goal is. I use barbell for my bench. Sometimes I do dumbbell incline bench but I really think its a waste of time.

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