Dumbell Press

[New Jack]

If you don't ever have a spotter and you substitute flat dumbell bench for flat barbell bench, will you get similar results in terms of size, strength, and pump. I know the range of motion is greater and the pecs are worked separately.

I also have the same question for dumbell military press instead of barbell military press.

What about for boxing, which one is better dumbell or barbell.

 

[Zyglamail]

I dont have a partner myself so I use dumbells almost exclusivly for the bench and I feel they are superior for strength. They dont allow you to work with quite as much weight, but they bring a lot of the smaller stabalizing muscles into the picture.

As for boxing your power doesnt come from the chest, it comes from relaxing and being able to get your whole body behind it with proper technique.

 

[Golden_Muscle]

I dont have a partner myself so I use dumbells almost exclusivly for the bench and I feel they are superior for strength. They dont allow you to work with quite as much weight, but they bring a lot of the smaller stabalizing muscles into the picture.

As for boxing your power doesnt come from the chest, it comes from relaxing and being able to get your whole body behind it with proper technique.

Why cant you ask somebody for a spot for your last set or two? Dont take away bb bench just because you have no spotter. If its alot of weight people usually WANT to spot you! I spot anyone who asks, it only takes 20 seconds........

 

[RussianBro]

this post would be more appropriate for Training Discussion Board...