DB vs BB Bench Press

[Duckhombre]

I used to swear off barbell bench, now I love it. I switch back and forth in phases, now. I love DB because they seem to be easier on my shoulders, with a better stretch, but nothing beats bars for pure mass.

 

[RockShawn]

I need to switch back. I miss the bar.

 

[Bronco]

I normally switch back and forth one week I do bar, next week ill do db

 

[spunoutdj]

I used to swear off barbell bench, now I love it. I switch back and forth in phases, now. I love DB because they seem to be easier on my shoulders, with a better stretch, but nothing beats bars for pure mass.

Duckhombre
I've heard people swear that DB are better because it incorporates more stabilizing muscles, but who knows.. I think it comes down to preference.

 

[GRIM]

DB's def incorporate stabalizers, but 4 pure mass BB..

I prefer mix of both

 

[RockShawn]

I just became accustomed to DB cause I rarely have a spotter. Getting stuck under 385 is not my idea of fun.

 

[TSizemore]

I actually do a mix of both in my workouts. Start with Incline BB press, and then off to the DB flat bench

 

[Too Small]

Getting stuck under 385 is not my idea of fun.

RockShawnFucking PUSSY!!!

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[RockShawn]

Getting stuck under 385 is not my idea of fun.

RockShawnFucking PUSSY!!!

And you can prove it right? Better get a double dose of Cellucore protein first. Post a vid or GTFO 🙂

 

[TSizemore]

Getting stuck under 385 is not my idea of fun.

RockShawnFucking PUSSY!!!

Hahahahahaha........Karma for you!

 

[RockShawn]

Your not helping my cause Tsize.

 

[GRIM]

Getting stuck under 385 is not my idea of fun.

RockShawnFucking PUSSY!!!

pfft that wasnt even my warm up.

 

[Duckhombre]

I used to switch back & forth week to week as well, but I have found the more traditional 4-8 week training phases actually does a better job of keeping your muscles from getting 'used' to a workout protocol. Getting on a certain protocol(say mass phase with barbell) and sticking with it until it is played out, until gains slow. Couple this with a good anabolic protocol and you are in for it. I base my cycles (blasts?) around how my training is going instead of the other way around. Change from heavy bar to a higher rep dumb, I would change what I am taking. I find this works better than just randomizing your routine to try to keep things fresh, as eventually I just ended up in a plateau with nothing "new" to do. Your experiences will vary, I am by no means saying this how you need to do things.

 

[TSizemore]

This is the way to do it. Do your workout for a period. Giving your muscles a chance to reply to the stimulus you are providing. When the growth and progress slow down, change up the routine. Doing something different every workout is counterproductive for consistent growth.

 

[slimpickings]

Do both if you are able to. why cheat yourself if you can benefit from both then do both DUUHH!!! ;D

 

[TSizemore]

Do both if you are able to. why cheat yourself if you can benefit from both then do both DUUHH!!! ;D

slimpickingsDamnnnnn! Big wheels came in with the common sense Smack Down!!! 😛

 

[SoCal]

I start my chest day with dumbells but then finish off under a smith rack

 

[slimpickings]

Do both if you are able to. why cheat yourself if you can benefit from both then do both DUUHH!!! ;D

slimpickingsDamnnnnn! Big wheels came in with the common sense Smack Down!!! 😛

Lol.. I do have brief moments of clarity where everything I say is pure genius. ..

 

[Augustwest]

I do stricly DB Bench, but mainly b/c my left shoulder is a major limiting factor. I also like the stretch I get with DB's too, but I agree, comparatively my chest is smaller than the rest.

Ill switch back to barbell eventually but now is not the time.

 

[GRIM]

trying to get back to reg barbell and man I'm all over the place, zero stabalizers on right side.
2nd try today, went up a little in weight but I'm still doing chick weights