Barbel or dumbell shoulder press? Which is better for mass?

[SSAlexSS]

Hello all!


what do you think is better for shoulder mass: barbell or dumbell press?


I am really confused. On one hand dumbell press is harder to do, on the other hand you can use more weight if you use barbell....


any ideas?

thanks

 

[sysopt]

I dont think it makes a difference. Do whichever one is more comfortable with you.

 

[needsize]

They're both hitting the same muscle group, jsut inslightly different way, I change them every so often, ie 6-8 weeks db press, 6-8 weeks barbell, etc. I'm actually strionger on the db press

 

[calvesodeath]

I use both changing them around every few workouts.

 

[Robboe]

I dont think it makes a difference. Do whichever one is more comfortable with you.

Sound.

 

[cobratri]

I like the DB press bc you use more stabilizer muscles than you do with the BB press. More muscle use = more mass. But, do the one that is more comfortable bc if it hurts you might end up not working as hard. Even though I like the DB I use both DB and BB presses for shoulders.

 

[Dutch windmill]

I like the DB press bc you use more stabilizer muscles than you do with the BB press. More muscle use = more mass. But, do the one that is more comfortable bc if it hurts you might end up not working as hard. Even though I like the DB I use both DB and BB presses for shoulders.

Agree!

 

[Wyllis]

Dont worry about being comfortable. Thats not what lifting weights is about. As long as the exercise does not cause you pain then it is ok.

The heavier you lift (with perfect form) = more muscle mass. So go with which ever one you are stronger performing.

For me its barbell press.

 

[The mann]

keep rotating them..........variety man!!

 

[Thaashit]

I agree Variety is the key, switch it up so you dont fall into a rut. My fav for shoulder press is Arnolds

 

[gymtime]

Yup, mix it up. The only reason the dbs are harder for you is because you're not used to them. Once you start doing them, you might find you can do more than with a bar.

 

[Grizzly]

Personally, I prefer dumbbells. For one, it eliminates the need for a spotter. Also, I think the increased range of motion is better for stimulating growth. With a barbell you can only bring it down to about your collar bones or the base of you neck(depending on if you're doing in front of or behind the neck) whereas with dumbbells you can bring them all the way down and really stretch and stress the delts. Ok, now for my rant. Bring the goddamn dumbbells all the way down until they touch the outer head of your delts! No more of this partial range of motion bullshit! Ok, I feel better. I just see too many people doing half-2/3 reps and I get pissed off.