bench press or dumbell presses?

Anonymous · 08-03-2005, 02:29 PM

well which one do you thinks better?

and why

going on have a vote

i prefer the dumbells, as i feel it works the chest better,and makes the stabalizer muscles stronger.

vinger · 08-03-2005, 04:31 PM

i think dumbell works the chest better and i noticed better muscle growth whilst doin mostly dumbells but.....

I just love goin 4 pb's and i dont count pb's with dumbells dont kno y? so i prefer bench even tho i kno dumbell works better.

I think that makes me a ****...

9519sam · 08-03-2005, 05:02 PM

i always do both in my chest workout (mondays)

5 set's bench - light to v-heavy

3 sets dumbell - heavy to v-heavy

3 sets fly - medium weight more streaching

Changing the incline, flat and decline around from week to week

and 1 other like: cable, dips or pullovers

08-03-2005, 08:39 PM

I think dumbell is better as I believe the circular rotation created by using them works the muscle fibres to a greater degree IMO.

zx9rjas · 08-03-2005, 09:18 PM

If I had to do one I would choose bench press but alter the angles from time to time.

If it was good enough for the oak then its good enough for me.

I find dumbells will increase size for more the standard bench but for good old strength development bench is better.

I use both in my workouts to get the best of both worlds.

J

Anonymous · 09-03-2005, 05:04 PM

It's gotta be dumbells for me, much better for stability, balance and range of motion.

mark · 09-03-2005, 05:20 PM

I always alternate week by week with dumbells free bar and smith machine!

Seems to be workin well for me at the moment

GettinSwole · 09-03-2005, 07:43 PM

I find as far as building strength and mass, the bar is the king. Now if you're looking to build site specific mass in certain areas of your chest, it's easier to achieve with DBs. Also as Steve was saying, your stablizing muscles will benefit from the use of DBs as well. I also tend to think that connective tissues appreciate DB use as well since the range of motion is completely free.

Anonymous · 09-03-2005, 08:23 PM

interesting poll,

i do use both in my routine, 1 week i do bench first , then the next week i do dumbells,

GTForce · 14-03-2005, 11:04 AM

I prefer dumbells as I feel it more in my pecs while the barbell press tends to overwork my front delts.

I also like the challenge of the dumbells. Once you get rather strong it becomes a task just to get them into position. Not everyone can kick-up the 120's into place but anyone can unrack a 300 pound barbell. Further to that point, how many guys can bench 250 on a barbell (plenty) but how many guys can safely handle 125 lb. dumbells (not nearly as many).

Also, strength imbalances become more apparent when training with dumbells. Barbells allow the stronger side to compensate somewhat for the weaker side. It is not as bad as when using machines but it still happens. With dumbells any differences become immediately apparent.

Great poll Steve

View Poll Results: which do you prefer
bench press is better	10	35.71%
dumbell presses is better.	18	64.29%
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08-03-2005, 02:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Anonymous Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 0 Rep Power:	bench press or dumbell presses? well which one do you thinks better? and why going on have a vote i prefer the dumbells, as i feel it works the chest better,and makes the stabalizer muscles stronger.

08-03-2005, 09:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
zx9rjas Making Progress Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Southampton Posts: 343 Rep Power:	b If I had to do one I would choose bench press but alter the angles from time to time. If it was good enough for the oak then its good enough for me. I find dumbells will increase size for more the standard bench but for good old strength development bench is better. I use both in my workouts to get the best of both worlds. J ______________________ 50% of bodybuilding is nutrition 50% of body building is not overtraining If you cant gain see the above

09-03-2005, 07:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
GettinSwole Making Progress Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: USA Posts: 372 Rep Power:	I find as far as building strength and mass, the bar is the king. Now if you're looking to build site specific mass in certain areas of your chest, it's easier to achieve with DBs. Also as Steve was saying, your stablizing muscles will benefit from the use of DBs as well. I also tend to think that connective tissues appreciate DB use as well since the range of motion is completely free. ______________________ thricefan@cyber-rights.net You have to do what others won't to achieve what others don't.

14-03-2005, 11:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
GTForce Making Progress Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA Posts: 198 Rep Power:	I prefer dumbells as I feel it more in my pecs while the barbell press tends to overwork my front delts. I also like the challenge of the dumbells. Once you get rather strong it becomes a task just to get them into position. Not everyone can kick-up the 120's into place but anyone can unrack a 300 pound barbell. Further to that point, how many guys can bench 250 on a barbell (plenty) but how many guys can safely handle 125 lb. dumbells (not nearly as many). Also, strength imbalances become more apparent when training with dumbells. Barbells allow the stronger side to compensate somewhat for the weaker side. It is not as bad as when using machines but it still happens. With dumbells any differences become immediately apparent. Great poll Steve ______________________ You don't win friends with salad

08-03-2005, 04:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
vinger Making Progress Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: manchester Posts: 348 Rep Power:	i think dumbell works the chest better and i noticed better muscle growth whilst doin mostly dumbells but..... I just love goin 4 pb's and i dont count pb's with dumbells dont kno y? so i prefer bench even tho i kno dumbell works better. I think that makes me a ****...

08-03-2005, 05:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
9519sam Making Progress Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Just outside Joe16's house! Posts: 573 Rep Power:	i always do both in my chest workout (mondays) 5 set's bench - light to v-heavy 3 sets dumbell - heavy to v-heavy 3 sets fly - medium weight more streaching Changing the incline, flat and decline around from week to week and 1 other like: cable, dips or pullovers

08-03-2005, 08:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	I think dumbell is better as I believe the circular rotation created by using them works the muscle fibres to a greater degree IMO.

09-03-2005, 05:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
Anonymous Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 0 Rep Power:	It's gotta be dumbells for me, much better for stability, balance and range of motion.

09-03-2005, 05:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
mark Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: England Posts: 365 Rep Power:	I always alternate week by week with dumbells free bar and smith machine! Seems to be workin well for me at the moment

09-03-2005, 08:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
Anonymous Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 0 Rep Power:	interesting poll, i do use both in my routine, 1 week i do bench first , then the next week i do dumbells,

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