dumbell bench press

[mass rookie]

would you get bigger results this way on your light weight days, and using barbell on heavy weight days (cause of more weight) ? tried DBBPress the other day and liked the pumps I get ! anybody like DBBPress for what ever reasons ?

 

[pullinbig]

they are a nice assistance exercise. or if you got bad shoulders they are nice if you dont go all the way down. but there is a better movements for athletes with sore shoulders to develop muscle.

dont be fooled by a "pump". it dont mean anything cept the muscle is full of blood. a pump is a poor way to determine if an exercise is working or not. there is only one test for that. sides when you leave the gym the pump stays. lolololol

 

[Vennom96]

With DB presses you get a little more range of motion b/c you can bring your hands a lot closer together.

 

[huskyguy]

I get a better stretch in the pecs and a better pump, a better pump is not necessarily indicative of future growth. However a better pump motivates me to work harder which in turn produces more growth.

 

[pullinbig]

that was democratic enough. lololol

 

[string_bean00]

I like using both barbell and dumbell on alternate weeks or exercises. Variety is the spice of life.

 

[Green888]

I like using both barbell and dumbell on alternate weeks or exercises. Variety is the spice of life.

i second that.....and for me the pump is vital, without it i loose motivation and feel the workout was poor !

 

[house1]

I like using both barbell and dumbell on alternate weeks or exercises. Variety is the spice of life.

i do this aswell

 

[turtle]

definitely dumbells press's seme better for the joints.

 

[w00t]

i use dumbell presses, but at the end i do a lil variation to help me get a better squeeze in my chest, i turn my wrists like i would be doin flies and then can squeeze my chest a little better

 

[Injectyourspinach]

According to EMG studies, the Dumbell Bench Press promotes greater pectoral major stimulation than any other movement. A greater range of motion seems to be the main cause. But as far as total upper body muscle tension/fiber recruitment, I believe the barbell movement is superior. I like to use the Dumbells for 5's or higher and Reverse Barbell style for under 5's or lower.

 

[pullinbig]

i second that.....and for me the pump is vital, without it i loose motivation and feel the workout was poor !

the pump has nothig to do with building muscle. the only exercise i get a pump on is curls and i havent done bis in two years. weight on the bar is what motivates me. that is the ultimate guage of our success. when i walk up to a bar loaded with 8 plates and some change on each side the last thing i am thinking about is a PUMP. and after i complete the squat the last thing i do is look in the mirror to make sure i got my little pump. Poor motivation IMO. But hey everybody is different. if it floats you boat have at it.

 

[Thejuicer]

I used to feel the same, but I've learned that the pump is not vital to the workout... but it does feel good