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post 1553747221 06-13-2018, 01:19 PM
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post 1553747661 06-13-2018, 01:25 PM
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I prefer DB to BB, but it is really a matter of preference. BB lets you load on more weight, but the angles are off. Can be bad if you have rotator cuff issues. Also, BB bench kills more lifters than any other exercise.
post 1553747841 06-13-2018, 01:26 PM
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I have to agree, haven't done BB bench in years. I go much lighter with dumbbells but seem to get better results.
post 1553747961 06-13-2018, 01:28 PM
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Which do you guys think is harder? 120 lb db press or 315 bench?
post 1553748311 06-13-2018, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted By wincel⏩
Which do you guys think is harder? 120 lb db press or 315 bench?
probably 315 bench

i repped 100 lb dumbbells when i benched 225x5

my bench is **** now but i can still pull out a few reps of 90s

i'd imagine 3 plates is way harder
post 1553748581 06-13-2018, 01:34 PM
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It is but my gym only has 120s. I only do db incline.
post 1553748621 06-13-2018, 01:34 PM
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I change mine up once in awhile... the bench/barbell press is superior of course.
post 1553748681 06-13-2018, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted By MichaelDuong⏩
probably 315 bench

i repped 100 lb dumbbells when i benched 225x5

my bench is **** now but i can still pull out a few reps of 90s

i'd imagine 3 plates is way harder
You're probably right. It might be best to alternate. Do some DB, some BB.
post 1553748701 06-13-2018, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted By Joseph1990⏩
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.
db press annihilates my rotator cuffs, zero issues with barbell. the **** you on about
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post 1553748711 06-13-2018, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted By wincel⏩
Which do you guys think is harder? 120 lb db press or 315 bench?
For how many reps?
post 1553748801 06-13-2018, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted By tential⏩
For how many reps?
Let's say 120 x 8 vs 315 x 3?
post 1553749011 06-13-2018, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted By wincel⏩
Let's say 120 x 8 vs 315 x 3?
315x3 is harder. Right now i hit 305x8 for working sets and i can rep the 120s for a clean set of 15 after i do barbell and incline.
post 1553749131 06-13-2018, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted By deadhead6391⏩
315x3 is harder. Right now i hit 305x8 for working sets and i can rep the 120s for a clean set of 15 after i do barbell and incline.
damn u rep 120 x 15 AFTER benching 305 x 8 for working SETS plural AND incline work?!? u a strong motherfuker
post 1553749391 06-13-2018, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted By wincel⏩
damn u rep 120 x 15 AFTER benching 305 x 8 for working SETS plural AND incline work?!? u a strong motherfuker
8 years man. Just kept grinding. Plus im sitting at 205 and im a manlet so that helps.
post 1553749651 06-13-2018, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted By deadhead6391⏩
315x3 is harder. Right now i hit 305x8 for working sets and i can rep the 120s for a clean set of 15 after i do barbell and incline.
Must feel good to hit that point where its the dumbbell itself that's stopping you.
post 1553749961 06-13-2018, 01:48 PM
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Lmao @ barbell press

Step your game up pussies and hit those dumbbels. GOAT chest exercise
post 1553750071 06-13-2018, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted By cncman⏩
db press annihilates my rotator cuffs, zero issues with barbell. the **** you on about
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post 1553750121 06-13-2018, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted By TheWeeknd4Ever⏩
Lmao @ barbell press

Step your game up pussies and hit those dumbbels. GOAT chest exercise
I think there's a good case for alternating. Should do both. I feel like the bench emphasizes slightly different muscles which can get neglected in db and vice versa.
post 1553750261 06-13-2018, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted By wincel⏩
I think there's a good case for alternating. Should do both.I feel like the bench emphasizes slightly different muscles which can get neglected in db and vice versa.
You don't feel like it, it's a fact.
post 1553750431 06-13-2018, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted By Joseph1990⏩
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.
Spoiler!
Not buying the 110s at 5 slow reps after 2 months lifting on a deficit. Sorry, boyo.
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post 1553750641 06-13-2018, 01:56 PM
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This is another one of those threads where weak miscers try to convince themselves that they don't need to do hard exercises
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post 1553751111 06-13-2018, 02:02 PM
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how u gonna bench 500 with dumbells
post 1553751291 06-13-2018, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted By arn710⏩
This is another one of those threads where weak miscers try to convince themselves that they don't need to do hard exercises
No such thing as a hard upper body exercise. When was the last time someone skipped chest day?
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I like flat barbell better than dumbbel but I like incline dumbbell more than barbell
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[QUOTE=wincel post_id=1553750121]I think there's a good case for alternating. Should do both. I feel like the bench emphasizes slightly different muscles which can get neglected in db and vice versa.[/QUOTE]More front delt less chest.

[QUOTE=RonaldMcflurry post_id=1553750431]Not buying the 110s at 5 slow reps after 2 months lifting on a deficit. Sorry, boyo.[/QUOTE]@190lbs no lifting for over a year, 1 week of 50% lifting "getting back into it" and the next week I could do 110's. Sorry boyo some of us aren't made of sugar and melt in the rain. I was doing 120's for 5 @ 180 during this cut. I feel weak af only pressing 110 x 5.

[QUOTE=arn710 post_id=1553750641]This is another one of those threads where weak miscers try to convince themselves that they don't need to do hard exercises[/QUOTE]Bench your balls off bro, I don't see you giving any reason why anyone should BB bench besides wanting to be better at BB benching. DB's do everything and more with less risk of injury.

[QUOTE=TugOfPeace post_id=1553751591]BB bench isn't really that good of a chest exercise.

[img]http://bretcontreras.com/wp-content/uploads/dave_tate.png[img]

This is Dave Tate's chest - notice the exaggerated triceps/shoulders but weak chest.

I think DB bench is better.[/QUOTE]When will they learn.
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post 1553751881 06-13-2018, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted By Muzzlrpress⏩
No such thing as a hard upper body exercise. When was the last time someone skipped chest day?
Heh I did a double take here - and you're right. Guys I know in my gym just happen to 'forget something' (like shorts) on leg day. Never seen a guy saying "I don't feel like benching, weighted pullups, barbell rows..." etc. But when it comes to squats/deadlifts, etc... you're absolutely right.
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Originally Posted By Joseph1990⏩
Bench your balls off bro, I don't see you giving any reason why anyone should BB bench
I could but it would be a waste of my time. Despite your admitted total lack of development and experience, you've come to an opinion shared by few that have the opposite qualifications
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post 1553752511 06-13-2018, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted By arn710⏩
I could but it would be a waste of my time. Despite your admitted total lack of development and experience, you've come to an opinion shared by few that have the opposite qualifications
It only takes like 5 seconds.
You max out with Dumbbells at a certain point, while you can keep adding weight to a barbell.

That's it. That one basic thing means you have to eventually do both no matter what if you keep getting stronger. So it's really just a silly debate to debate 1 vs the other.
You could skip out on BB bench, but you'd HAVE to eventually come back to it if you got strong enough.

I imagine for most miscers at their body weights, if they actually lifted longterm, I can't see how they could only use dumbbells.
post 1553752701 06-13-2018, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted By tential⏩
It only takes like 5 seconds.
You max out with Dumbbells at a certain point, while you can keep adding weight to a barbell.

That's it. That one basic thing means you have to eventually do both no matter what if you keep getting stronger. So it's really just a silly debate to debate 1 vs the other.
You could skip out on BB bench, but you'd HAVE to eventually come back to it if you got strong enough.

I imagine for most miscers at their body weights, if they actually lifted longterm, I can't see how they could only use dumbbells.
My gym goes up to 150s, most guys will never need heavier than that.
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I like doing both in separate sessions. That being said, I have not had time to get the dumbbell sessions in the past few weeks. Have noticed decreased barbell bench strength and chest seems to be lacking...
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