barbell training better then dumbbell?

[milesey]

Without sounding like a dumb bell no pun intended can you develop a workout just from barbell training ? I have a home gym now and won’t be able to get anything more then what I got to fit my budget. I got a bench, rack, and barbells along with both metal and rubber weights to add to them. Could curling for example still be good that way cause I seen videos of arnold always using dumbbells.

[stevesmi]

i don't see any reason why you can't get a good workout with that setup.

[SteveMobsterG]

Or you can save up. It's not like, even with mine and money in the bank, that I was slapping down £4k+ like water. It was a bit at a time.

[BodyMonster34]

i like barbell training my biceps, go for it. get a nice pump

[MasonicBodybuilder]

Barbell training is great. Use what you have for now and add to your gym over time.

[SteveMobsterG]

In terms of function the instability of dumbbells is better than a barbell. In much the same way as freeweights are better than machines.

[RickRock13]

You can do a lot with what you have. Ideally you wouod incorporate both barbells and dumbbells

[Tazz]

i prefer dumbells

[Tom Riddle]

Both have equal importance in my eye.