DB Bench lesser weight vs Barbell Bench

[AndsX]

I have been doing Barbell bench twice a week and recently switched to 1 day Barbell Bench and 1 day DB Bench but couldn't the same weight as like Barbell on DB.

Is that ok for gaining muscles since i heard pushing more the weight the better?

 

[mekannik]

Stabilizers. DB's force you to balance and concentrate on two objects at the same time.

Levers. Body coordination on a single load.

Compensation. Any Left to Right deficiencies are exposed with DB's.


Keep mixing them up and stop worrying.

 

[rdiddy88]

couldnt have said it better myself mekannik k for lookin out

 

[Kabeetz]

It is the same weight if it's the same % of what your max is. The numbers and names and labels itself don't really matter.

The heaviest dumbell you can do for 3 reps is just as taxing as the heaviest barbell bench for 3 reps you can do (although in different and beneficial waysways, as mekannik pointed out)

 

[redguru]

Stabilizers. DB's force you to balance and concentrate on two objects at the same time.

Levers. Body coordination on a single load.

Compensation. Any Left to Right deficiencies are exposed with DB's.


Keep mixing them up and stop worrying.

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