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Originally posted by Blieb It sounds like you're probably avoiding delt strain by getting the spot. When I do db presses ... I sit with the weights on my knees, then lean back on my back, keeping the weights against my chest. |
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Originally posted by Scotty the Body I would keep using the same weight and just keep building up. |
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Originally posted by Scotty the Body Like IPMC said, you get use to it and you won't need the spotter after a while. |
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Originally posted by Mudge On an incline I kick each dumbell up with a knee, on the flat bench I get them close to my chest, hold them in place and just roll back onto the bench. |
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Originally posted by Scotty the Body Personally, I got 110's for 6 on my last chest day, thats as high as the DB's go at my gym so I may go back to BB.
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Heavy isn't it :o
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Originally posted by peetrips Oh and sorry but i press the first one by myself
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jk
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Originally posted by peetrips Hey Scotty did the same last Monday Heavy isn't it :o Our gym's db only go to 92.4 *cheap pricks* Bought my own handles, made an adapter to take the bb plates...... LOAD THE SUCKER UP
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Originally posted by freeman1504 Well aren't you the greatest thing to happen since sliced bread! jk
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Originally posted by firestorm I prefer DB over barbell because you get a better range of motion. I think the reason your "possibly" having problems with the 1st rep is because your lacking strength at the lower part. It sounds like you get into a rythm with your reps after your 1st rep and may not be going all the way down. The DB's should be on the outer part of your chest and the bottom of the DB should below the pec muscle not parallel with your chest as it is on a straight bar. bring it lower. Next time you do DB bench try pausing at the bottom to be sure your going that full distance. If you can't do it that means your not using the entire range of motion on the excercise and defeating the purpose of using Dumbells. |
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Originally posted by Mudge For me, adjusting my shoulders/shoulder blades is the only thing making #1 a tad more difficult. Does this sound familiar IAB? Or is simply starting without a negative just throwing you... |
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Originally posted by freeman1504 IAB, just noticed your "location"...I love it!
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Originally posted by I Are Baboon I've read that going down that low is bad for the rotator cuff, no? I bring the weight down to the point where the dumbells just about touch the chest. |
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Originally posted by Mudge If someone hands me the dumbell its almost more awkward for me, how do you hold yourself on the bench when you have over 100 pounds hanging on one side? Strain city. |
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Originally posted by Wolfpack22 Stick with barbell presses unless your shoulders are hurting you. You aren't going to get the strength gains from dumbell presses. You can get big doing them, but the barbell press is for strength and size. Most people who just do dumbbell presses, they do them because they suck on the bench press. |
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Originally posted by Wolfpack22 Most people who just do dumbbell presses, they do them because they suck on the bench press. |
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Originally posted by Wolfpack22 Stick with barbell presses unless your shoulders are hurting you. You aren't going to get the strength gains from dumbell presses. You can get big doing them, but the barbell press is for strength and size. Most people who just do dumbbell presses, they do them because they suck on the bench press. |
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Originally posted by Wolfpack22 You aren't going to get the strength gains from dumbell presses. You can get big doing them, but the barbell press is for strength and size. Most people who just do dumbbell presses, they do them because they suck on the bench press. |
I have only just started to do really good DB presses and my strength has been goin through the roof 
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Originally posted by Wolfpack22 Nobody said to cut them out. But where did the majority of your current strength and chest size come from? Not dumbbell presses I bet. I knew my post would get some attention. You guys keep doing your dumbbell presses. That way you can be huge, and everyone wonder why you can't bench 400. They are ok as a secondary chest exercise, but to strictly do them alone is silly. There's a difference between bodybuilding and weightlifting. I take it most of you are bodybuilding. Oh yeah, and tell Ronnie Coleman to send me some roids ok? That way I can cheat my body! |
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Originally posted by Tank316 i benched my 500 lbs naturally, with the help of dumbell presses as well as barbell presses. you have alot to learn. first and foremost Respect.
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Originally posted by Wolfpack22 You probably weigh 275 to 300 pds too. Respect for what? Nobody has been disrepected except me. I gave my opinion and got attacked. |
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Originally posted by Wolfpack22 Nobody said to cut them out. But where did the majority of your current strength and chest size come from? Not dumbbell presses I bet I will agree that BB is better for strength gains but I believe DB are just as good if not better for overall size which is what most of us are after (not a powerlifting site) I knew my post would get some attention. You guys keep doing your dumbbell presses. That way you can be huge, and everyone wonder why you can't bench 400. Personally, I wouldn't care if I can't bench 400 as long as I'm huge. They are ok as a secondary chest exercise, but to strictly do them alone is silly. I don't think anyone here said to do them alone, a good combo of DB, BB and flies are needed for the best overall development. ) There's a difference between bodybuilding and weightlifting. I take it most of you are bodybuilding. Oh yeah, and tell Ronnie Coleman to send me some roids ok? That way I can cheat my body! |
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Originally posted by Wolfpack22 Some people here have their on scripture they go by and when someone has a different idea they can't accept it. I never said to stop doing dumbbell presses. I said the bench press was better, and that's my opinion. Now if you guys can honestly say if you had to give up dumbbells or the barbell bench press, which one would you choose? I'm picking barbell. |
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Originally posted by Wolfpack22 I said the bench press was better, and that's my opinion. Now if you guys can honestly say if you had to give up dumbbells or the barbell bench press, which one would you choose? I'm picking barbell. I'm not arguing anymore. It's Friday night and there are bleats in heat. |
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in·voke ( P ) Pronunciation Key (n-vk) tr.v. in·voked, in·vok·ing, in·vokes To call on (a higher power) for assistance, support, or inspiration: “Stretching out her hands she had the air of a Greek woman who invoked a deity” (Ford Madox Ford). To appeal to or cite in support or justification. To call for earnestly; solicit: invoked the help of a passing motorist. To summon with incantations; conjure. To resort to; use or apply: “Shamelessly, he invokes coincidence to achieve ironic effect” (Newsweek). Computer Science. To activate or start (a program, for example). |
I'm happy with that though.
good call....
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Originally posted by Wolfpack22 Some people like to kiss other people's butts. I don't. I'm going to be who I am, and some may not like my attitude. I'm not a conformist. Find that definiton too, if you need to. |
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Originally posted by Mudge Then one might ask why you have no avatar, but honestly, who cares? You seem to want to find fault with everyone and thier beliefs, you are the one attacking people here and what they do, nobody is jumping on you. Post after post you are either implying people are kissing ass, or calling us out for our avatars, give me a break dude and grow up. You can dish it out but you can't take it? You bitched someone out for not knowing how to speak english, I didn't correct you on a spelling error but I let you know of a mistake in word useage, big deal. |
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Originally posted by Wolfpack22 Grow up? A nut kicking avatar? |
You wont find me getting into boxing matches or that kind of thing in real life.
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Originally posted by Wolfpack22 I don't think it's worth my time to reply. Some people here have their on scripture they go by and when someone has a different idea they can't accept it. I never said to stop doing dumbbell presses. I said the bench press was better, and that's my opinion. Now if you guys can honestly say if you had to give up dumbbells or the barbell bench press, which one would you choose? I'm picking barbell. I'm not arguing anymore. It's Saturday night and there are bleats in heat. |
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Originally posted by Scotty the Body My opinion is, DB are better for overall size development than BB and if I had to pick one it would be DB, not because I suck at BB but because I've seen better SIZE development from them. If I was into Powerlifting or strength, then BB would be my main focus, not DB. |
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Originally posted by Wolfpack22 Compliments? Are you trying to get a date? Why do you have a picture of your face as an avatar? Are we comparing faces on this board or bodies? |
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Originally posted by Wolfpack22 Nobody said to cut them out. But where did the majority of your current strength and chest size come from? Not dumbbell presses I bet. I knew my post would get some attention. You guys keep doing your dumbbell presses. That way you can be huge, and everyone wonder why you can't bench 400. They are ok as a secondary chest exercise, but to strictly do them alone is silly. There's a difference between bodybuilding and weightlifting. I take it most of you are bodybuilding. Oh yeah, and tell Ronnie Coleman to send me some roids ok? That way I can cheat my body! |
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Originally posted by firestorm Oh and by the way,, Freeman, I like your pic. Truely a man without insecurities. Humm I've checked the members pics and what do you know? No pics of the FNG!!!! |
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Originally posted by Prince See, here is a good example! I disagree with STB on this, I prefer barbells over dumbbells, and I would pick barbells as "mass movements" (not just for strength, but size) over dumbbells. hey Scotty
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Originally posted by firestorm Oh and by the way,, Freeman, I like your pic. Truly a man without insecurities. |
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Originally posted by Scotty the Body Maybe I just SUCK at Barbell
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Originally posted by Scotty the Body Thats for sure, especially with a face like that
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Hey now! Damnit! 
sorry, couldn't resist.
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Originally posted by firestorm yo Scotty Freeman is a cutie huu? He would make an awesome prison bitch!!! He be my woMAN. hahahahaha |
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Originally posted by firestorm yo Scotty Freeman is a cutie huu? He would make an awesome prison bitch!!! He be my woMAN. hahahahaha |
J/K Freeman
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Originally posted by Scotty the Body Well, his ears do stick out a bit, maybe he's done time before.......... J/K Freeman
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