bench press vs dumbbells

[faller]

Quick question, I'd like to do resonably heavy bench presses, but have no spotter. So I was thinking I could just DBs, as I won't get pinned under them like I would the bar. Questions: would my results still be comparable to using the bar and should I keep the DBs apart at the top to stimulate using a bar, or should I bring them together as I go up to follow with a natural motion?
Thanks!

 

[InTraining]

Some people prefer DBs to BBs for chest work....the movements are such that there is very little carryover to either..

I'm guessing you workout at home? If so...do you have a power rack? You could use the safety pins to bail out if you fail...

 

[Dave949]

Bottom line: Either using a bar or dumbells is a win win situation. One will get a greater range of motion using DB`s but one can use greater poundages using a bar but one also uses more supporting muscles using DB`S.

As far as keeping the DB`s apart at the top of the movement to simulate a bar I do not do that. I like to bring the DB`s together and squeeze my pecs at the top. aka...greater range of motion.

Pump on .....