Any difference in weights?

ShiivA · 01-25-2004, 06:17 PM

just a question
when doing the bench-press, is there any difference from using dumbells in each hand as to using the long bar as a weight in both hands?

eXcessiveForce · 01-25-2004, 06:44 PM

yes dumbells use more stabilizing muscles and keep you from cheating as much as with the bar.

ShiivA · 01-25-2004, 07:38 PM

alright, because at the moment im using dumbells, so i should be ok then...

adacas · 01-27-2004, 12:17 AM

whenever possible try to use free weights like dumbells because they utilize the stabilizer muscles as well as the major ones. you get a better workout.

oriental_kid · 02-02-2004, 07:21 PM

I think the bar is much better because when you use dumbells one one favours the other. Using a bar pretty much equals everthing.

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eXcessiveForce Excessive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,746	yes dumbells use more stabilizing muscles and keep you from cheating as much as with the bar. __________________ eXcessiveFORCE. If you must use force, make it excessive.

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adacas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fresno, Ca Posts: 563	whenever possible try to use free weights like dumbells because they utilize the stabilizer muscles as well as the major ones. you get a better workout. __________________ Estalilla Kabaroan

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02-02-2004, 07:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
oriental_kid Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 16	I think the bar is much better because when you use dumbells one one favours the other. Using a bar pretty much equals everthing.

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