Dumbbell Press vs. Standard Bench Press

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posted by agent513

I have a spare bedroom that I put a dumbbell bench in (Olympic size will not fit) and I was wondering how much of a difference just using dumbbells for my workouts is between an actual straight bar??

Ohhh btw hello everyone I've looked on this forum for a while, but just started posting. Im 25 5'11 175

posted by Storm

IMO anytime you can use DB it is an advantage..To me I am more impressed with some one who can put up 150's then bench 315 on the bar..You have to control more with the DB thus involving more parts thus gaining more mass.

posted by agent513

See that's why I was wondering, because to me it seems like more balance is required with dumbbells which means if your form is correct you will be stronger by using them. Anyone else that could chime in that would be great. Thanks

posted by John H

i agree with storm, i almost never use benchpress, i always use dumbbells, i find it just works better for me.

posted by lil bit

Dumbbells also allow you to even out, as well. With a bar, one side can compensate if the other is weaker; you can't do that with dumbbells. And, as Storm said, seeing as they work your stabilizer muscles, more bang for your buck all around.

posted by Stricken

I agree wholeheartedly with the statements that have been made at this point and time right down to the millisecond. I have used db's for chest presses ever since I started bodybuilding and they work great.

posted by Mesomorphus

DB do help in adding mass & strenght and also increase bench press. But dont ignore Barbell coz it helps in adding mass to outer chest.

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