Dumbell vs Barbell 4 bench

Growing Dad · #1 (**permalink**) 03-20-2002, 03:34 PM

I recently started using dumbells(actually low cables) instead of the bar for benching. I made the switch because I have a Smith machine and my support muscles were not getting hit. I really enjoy the change and can lift quite a bit more than I could with the bar. The increase is also pably due to the gear!
Thanks, GD

bigwilly · #2 (**permalink**) 03-20-2002, 03:38 PM

Switch it up, sometimes use dumbell, sometimes use barbells, thats what i do and it seems to work well. /t\

goodfather · #3 (**permalink**) 03-20-2002, 04:06 PM

I bench on a smith often due to shoulder surgery, but I hit my chest hard with dumbells. I do any cable work last. i switch it up
every 6 weeks. /;

pitbull · #4 (**permalink**) 03-20-2002, 04:09 PM

My partner and I switch from dumbell to barbell every other workout for flat bench.

Some times we'll hit one for 3 weeks and the other for 3 weeks, mix it up a little!

Feels great and you'll hit all areas for sure!

Gotta love the dumbell pump!!!

PIT-

Cyclone · #5 (**permalink**) 03-20-2002, 07:22 PM

i perfer dumbells, i get a fuller chest. wider, thicker, more dense.

BlackSuperman · #6 (**permalink**) 03-20-2002, 08:04 PM

I am not a big dumbbell fan I am a big bencher they just dont get heavy enough at my gym only go to 130's

Bunyip · #7 (**permalink**) 03-20-2002, 08:29 PM

I agree with pitbull and bigw. Switch it up, keep shocking the muscle group. More variety keeps you growing. /t\

SizeMatters · #8 (**permalink**) 03-20-2002, 08:38 PM

BigWilly...... I thought you just did fingertip pushups with your feet up on a bench!!??

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bigwilly · #9 (**permalink**) 03-20-2002, 08:39 PM

Whatever makes me stronger bro, who cares about anything else!!!!!!! i want to be 335 too!!

SizeMatters · #10 (**permalink**) 03-20-2002, 08:42 PM

Hey Willy....... this is the internet.... you can be as BIG and RIPPED as you want...... LMAO!!

;ak;

Shawn · #11 (**permalink**) 03-20-2002, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cyclone
i perfer dumbells, i get a fuller chest. wider, thicker, more dense.

right on..i love dumbells!

BillyJSmith · #12 (**permalink**) 03-20-2002, 10:12 PM

wow bigwilly, you are huge, can i email you if i have any questions? hey sizematters maybe you should take notes!

SizeMatters · #13 (**permalink**) 03-20-2002, 10:13 PM

Listen Billy....... BigWilly is my Bro..... so why don't you put in your Barney tape and chill our for awhile???

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bigwilly · #14 (**permalink**) 03-20-2002, 10:16 PM

billy, bro you really need to chill out, you are acting like an ass clown, if you want knowledge you need to listen and not talk so much

Bunyip · #15 (**permalink**) 03-20-2002, 11:02 PM

Bros, where are the mods? I'm really tired of reading of this sh*t. I can read all this flame trash at the other boards!