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    Benchpress: barbell vs dumbells

    What do you prefer and why?

    My right side is much stronger than left so I feel I use it more when using a barbell so I prefer using dumbells. That forces me to so equal work on both sides without cheating.
    Apr 17, 2009 9:23pm PDT
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    Benchpress: barbell vs dumbells What do you prefer and why? My right side is much stronger than left so... : r3ckless

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      mace would say dumbells. : edgewiseThis person is cool!
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      i usually do both : Dave-A
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        not at the same time, obviously : Dave-A
        • pussy : aeg1x
    • Both, you can do more weight with the barbell to help with strength. Think high weight low reps. Then d... : wellesraphael
    • I prefer dumbells for exactly that reason. Left arm is way weaker : noodleboy723
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      I'm a right handed person that skate boards goofy foot and has a stronger left-side (in general). I've h... : sukabljat
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        The funny thing is I am left handed as in I write with it, eat with it and do tasks that require more pre... : r3ckless
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          There's an obvious question here that I'm just waiting for somebody else to ask in a humorous precision v... : DinKThis person is cool!
          • Yes, I can easily fap both ways. : sukabljat
        • 'sup fellow semi-ambidextrous Shacker? : PhoenixArisenThis person is cool!
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      learning about lifting weights/working out is like starting a mmo that you have no clue about. There are... : Mr.SEX
      • ^truth. It's also just like wow as many people like to spend more time researching / complaining than ac... : zigzagThis person is cool!
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      I like barbells. : devi| dog
      • Err.... I meant dumbells. Not sure wtf I was thinking there. : devi| dog
    • To build size barbell > dumbells (if you have a spot and can push yourself). Dumbells are safer, but they... : pauk111
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      Barbell. If you think they take away from one side so much try letting go with one of your hands. : Sink the Pink
      • now theres some logic! : gyokuro
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      Is it safe to do barbell bench press without a spotter? I'm about to start lifting next week and the prog... : rock elf
      • I use the power rack on my bench press too. Home gym FTW : GithyankiThis person is cool!
      • most gyms have a Smith machine that you can use for bench safely http://images.google.ca/images?hl=en&... : redfiveThis person is cool!
      • Sure it's safe. Just be smart. If you're going for reps and you're struggling at the end of a set then ... : lechuck59This person is cool!
    • dumbells stress ancillaries and promote general/balanced strength, but the bar stability will help you li... : TheosThis person is cool!