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dumbbells instead of barbell

semsema Posts: 2 Joined: 2007/03/08	2007/03/09, 12:08 AM Hi! This is my first time at this site. I appreciate the good work. Can I do the Barbell Flat Bench Press exercise using dumbbells or it will not have the same effect?
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2007/03/09, 12:20 AM You can use dumbells. They offer a different challenge than the barbell. More stability is needed and you'll likely need to use a lower combined weight than what you'd push with the barbell. t -------------- I see the words you are typing, but all I read is *click*click*click* They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself. - Andy Warhol Sometimes I feel I type just to read my own words. - Me
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2007/03/11, 02:00 PM Dummbells as mentioned provide a different challenge than bb. However, they can be and are very effective. One thing I like about them, if you have for instance shoulder issues, where a bb forces you to move in plane of motion, with dumbbells you can 'adjust' to some degree your range/type of motion. I did this for quite a while with great success when I had my shoulder issues. -------------- "If it ain't broke, you aren't trying."
drquack11223 Posts: 94 Joined: 2007/01/09	2007/03/11, 09:42 PM I;ve seperated my shoulder twice, and db bench has been a blessing. That and other db workouts help with my oover all shoulder strength sooo much.
bicep Posts: 315 Joined: 2001/01/26	2007/03/13, 12:22 PM read this article, this might help you understand the concept http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=1455577