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post 1553739861 06-13-2018, 11:55 AM
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DB Press > BB Press

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post 1553739911 06-13-2018, 11:56 AM
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Show us ya chest then to prove it

See avi, never do dumbbell presses
6'1, 205 lbs

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I agree. Unilateral movements are almost always superior.

Some points to make for the dumbbell press:

- if **** hits the fan you can just drop them
- increased rom
- uses stabilizing muscles more
- same load for both sides, no imbalances
- healthier for your shoulder

Bench press:

- moar weys on the baahbell
post 1553740401 06-13-2018, 12:03 PM
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Why not both?

I feel dumbbells a lot better but barbell benching is more fun with my poverty bench skills.
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Originally Posted By AlexTheNewbie⏩
I agree. Unilateral movements are almost always superior.

Some points to make for the dumbbell press:

- if **** hits the fan you can just drop them
- increased rom
- uses stabilizing muscles more
- same load for both sides, no imbalances
- healthier for your shoulder
- use a spotter/rack
- this is true
- why does that matter?
- not an issue with good form
- as above


Dumbbell presses are a great excersise for sure, but theres no replacement for the weight you can get under with a barbell

I see dumbbell press as a great second tier excersie to do after heavy bench, but in that role i favour machine hammer press as well as smith machine press
6'1, 205 lbs

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post 1553740521 06-13-2018, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted By LukeS1⏩
Show us ya chest then to prove it

See avi, never do dumbbell presses
Calorie deficit of peace 2,400~ cutting ATM, have only been lifting for 2 months with most of it being the "getting back into lifting" phase of mobility and going through the motions of compound movements to stimulate old neuro pathways.

5".95" 175lbs @ 10% currently pressing 110's for a slow controlled clean 5 reps.

I hadn't lifted with fitness equipment for a solid 2 years prior to this picture being taken. I was almost finished roofing my house this is after work.

What you see here is what I retained from staying active/labour work and eyeballing macros namely always trying to consume 100-140g protein daily.
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post 1553740561 06-13-2018, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted By Joseph1990⏩
Calorie deficit of peace 2,400~

5".95" 175lbs @ 10% currently pressing 110's for a slow controlled clean 5 reps.

I hadn't lifted with fitness equipment for a solid 2 years prior to this picture being taken. I was almost finished roofing my house this is after work.

What you see here is what I retained from staying active/labour work and eyeballing macros namely always trying to consume 100-140g protein daily.
Spoiler!
You look too good to not have an avi, mirin
6'1, 205 lbs

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post 1553740751 06-13-2018, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted By AlexTheNewbie⏩
I agree. Unilateral movements are almost always superior.

Some points to make for the dumbbell press:

- if **** hits the fan you can just drop them
- increased rom
- uses stabilizing muscles more
- same load for both sides, no imbalances
-healthier for your shoulder

Bench press:

- moar weys on the baahbell
All those being true, this is the most important of them all. You have nothing to lose, only gain from using DB's vs BB.
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post 1553740881 06-13-2018, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted By LukeS1⏩
- use a spotter/rack
- this is true
- why does that matter?
- not an issue with good form
- as above


Dumbbell presses are a great excersise for sure, but theres no replacement for the weight you can get under with a barbell

I see dumbbell press as a great second tier excersie to do after heavy bench, but in that role i favour machine hammer press as well as smith machine press
- do I look like I have friends at the gym? lol jk. I wouldn't like annoying people for a spot all the time. Sadly we don't have a rack for benching.
- good
- more functionality and carryover to other pressing movements?
- no way you can distribute the weight as perfectly as with dumbbells.
- dumbbell pressing allows you to burn out your chest to the same extent with less weight thanks to a bigger ROM. Your shoulder joints have to bare a bigger load, no matter your form. If you're in for bodybuilding, longevity is key.


As a bodybuilder, there are so many options. You can very well replace weight with other methods.
post 1553741181 06-13-2018, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted By AlexTheNewbie⏩
- do I look like I have friends at the gym? lol jk. I wouldn't like annoying people for a spot all the time. Sadly we don't have a rack for benching.
- good
- more functionality and carryover to other pressing movements?
- no way you can distribute the weight as perfectly as with dumbbells.
- dumbbell pressing allows you to burn out your chest to the same extent with less weight thanks to a bigger ROM. Your shoulder joints have to bare a bigger load, no matter your form. If you're in for bodybuilding,longevity is key.


As a bodybuilder, there are so many options. You can very well replace weight with other methods.
This x1000. Nothing more important.
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post 1553741451 06-13-2018, 12:17 PM
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yea for sure...




NOT.


fukkin ghey... YO BRO HOW MUCH DO YOU DUMBELL PRESS DUH HUR HUR

Bench like a man u soyboy
you should read this
https://forum.obnoxiousbrutes.com/showthread.php?t=179438063

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post 1553741821 06-13-2018, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted By ragingcrayon⏩
yea for sure...




NOT.


fukkin ghey... YO BRO HOW MUCH DO YOU DUMBELL PRESS DUH HUR HUR

Bench like a man u soyboy
dyel? I wouldn't be shocked if I could OHP more than you can bench and I don't even do OHP.
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post 1553742051 06-13-2018, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted By Joseph1990⏩
dyel? I wouldn't be shocked if I could OHP more than you can bench and I don't even do OHP.
Spoiler!
can db press and bp more than you can afford pal
you should read this
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negs for using "of" where it should be "have"
post 1553742631 06-13-2018, 12:29 PM
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if you really focus on the squeeze the DB press makes your chest pump up like no other hnnnng

my triceps fatigue and wear out way quicker with DBs than with BBs though oddly enough
post 1553742691 06-13-2018, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted By ragingcrayon⏩
can db press and bp more than you can afford pal
I remember you. You use more "lifting gear" than I can afford pal. Not even hating, I'll be livestrong in a few years when my levels get lower in my dirty 30's.
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post 1553743821 06-13-2018, 12:38 PM
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Who gives a fukk srsly
Just do whatever you like
post 1553743841 06-13-2018, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted By Joseph1990⏩
I remember you. You use more "lifting gear" than I can afford pal. Not even hating, I'll be livestrong in a few years when my levels get lower in my dirty 30's.
lol bruh... can't accuse me of dyel and using straps in the same thread. make up yo mind.

and...

bench
you should read this
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negs for using "of" where it should be "have"
post 1553743991 06-13-2018, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted By MichaelDuong⏩
if you really focus on the squeeze the DB press makes your chest pump up like no other hnnnng

my triceps fatigue and wear out way quicker with DBs than with BBs though oddly enough
I see your DB press pump and raise you DB fly pump
I'm back, bitches!
post 1553744071 06-13-2018, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted By Joseph1990⏩
I remember you. You use more "lifting gear" than I can afford pal. Not even hating, I'll be livestrong in a few years when my levels get lower in my dirty 30's.
i hope you don't have that significant of a drop in your 30's...lol
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Originally Posted By Muzzlrpress⏩
I see your DB press pump and raise you DB fly pump
*pivots elbows inward on db flies* crew.
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ive never seen anyone with a massive chest that doesn't bench
prove me wrong
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Originally Posted By ragingcrayon⏩
lol bruh... can't accuse me of dyel and using straps in the same thread. make up yo mind.

and...

bench
You can look dyel with enough BF and not being full tom cruise.

Fuk benching bruh, bloatmaxxed from 175- 205 in 30 days (This was during babyslayers glory days on misc) Went from 305ish to 345 x 2 on the 2nd rep tore something in my shoulder, it's still messed up. Regardless of my phuck up there's really no benefit in barbell benching besides being better at barbell benching vs training with dumbbells.
Originally Posted By repsDTGdaily⏩
i hope you don't have that significant of a drop in your 30's...lol
What I mean is from my early 20's peak levels to my early-mid 30's.

I never got bloodwork to see what my levels were because I just assumed high. More random erections than anyone I know, morning wood every morning, faster gains then everyone I know. I don't see any reason not to top up at some point why not 30's?
Originally Posted By antidogma⏩
ive never seen anyone with a massive chest that doesn't bench
prove me wrong
Strong fallacious way of thinking.
Originally Posted By Muzzlrpress⏩
I see your DB press pump and raise you DB fly pump
You're doing DB flys for chest hypertrophy over cable flys from the bottom with palms supinated and scapula retracted? We 1970 now?
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post 1553745421 06-13-2018, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted By Joseph1990⏩
You're doing DB flys for chest hypertrophy over cable flys from the bottom with palms supinated and scapula retracted? We 1970 now?
Spoiler!
yes
I'm back, bitches!
post 1553745581 06-13-2018, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted By Muzzlrpress⏩
yes
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post 1553745881 06-13-2018, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted By Joseph1990⏩
This x1000. Nothing more important.
Glad you realize it.

There are two things that will make you appreciate the dumbbell press over time.

Age or injury.
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Originally Posted By Joseph1990⏩
Don't make me titty mog u boy
I'm back, bitches!
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Originally Posted By LukeS1⏩
Show us ya chest then to prove it

See avi, never do dumbbell presses
BB Press > DB Press

And since I'm not showing an avi, you should also never do BB Press.
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Originally Posted By Muzzlrpress⏩
I see your DB press pump and raise you DB fly pump
ever do DB flyes while laying flat on the floor? **** is magical srs

prefer cable tho
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Originally Posted By Muzzlrpress⏩
Don't make me titty mog u boy
Think your keith urban youth jeans scare me?
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post 1553746961 06-13-2018, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted By MichaelDuong⏩
ever do DB flyes while laying flat on the floor? **** is magical srs

prefer cable tho
eWW. dAS DIRTY MANE.
Originally Posted By Joseph1990⏩
Think your keith urban youth jeans scare me?
yes
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