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Is it a fact?

MurphySB89 Posts: 56 Joined: 2004/06/01	2004/06/25, 07:13 PM I have heard that bench pressing helps strengthen muscles, but not noticeable build them. I don't believe this is true but im not sure. Is it?
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2004/06/25, 07:15 PM Depends, theres different "styles" of benching........its can be a power movement( for strength) or a "body building" move........to me however dumbells are better for body building....... due to the greater stretch and better range of motion, just depends on your goals and what your trying to acomplish.......high maxes, or body building. -------------- .......adversity causes some to break, but others to break records! ......minds are not vessles to be filled, but fires to be enlightened ......Confucious once said ,DO NOT play leap frog with a unicorn
MurphySB89 Posts: 56 Joined: 2004/06/01	2004/06/25, 11:44 PM K. Thankx for helpin me gett that straight.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2004/06/26, 10:59 AM Bench presses are the undisputed king of chest exercises. Performed properly, they will put mass on. Take a look at any pro bodybuilder. I guarantee you they do heavy reps on bench presses. Switch up, barbell and dumbbell. Use along with them inclines and declines, and you cover the chest basics. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com