barbells or dumbells?

em28 · 03-08-2005, 10:23 AM

hey should i use barbells or dumbells for most of my exercise becuase i heared some people say its better to use both or only one of them what you guys think

DOMS · 03-08-2005, 11:25 AM

Both. There are many reasons, but the basic is: bars allow for more weight while DBs allow for greater use of the muscles for stabilization.

bio-chem · 03-08-2005, 11:27 AM

deffinitly use both. mix it up keep your muscles guessing and they will always be forced to adapt by getting bigger and stronger

DOMS · 03-08-2005, 11:32 AM

I like to use barbells early in my workout (triceps extensions) and finish off with DB exercises (kickbacks). But that's just my preference.

M.J.H. · 03-08-2005, 01:11 PM

Both.

musclepump · 03-08-2005, 02:28 PM

Both! They each serve a purpose.

03-08-2005, 10:23 AM	#1
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03-08-2005, 11:25 AM	#2
DOMS Metrosexual Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In a van, down by the river... Posts: 21,490 Photos: 5	Both. There are many reasons, but the basic is: bars allow for more weight while DBs allow for greater use of the muscles for stabilization.
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03-08-2005, 11:32 AM	#4
DOMS Metrosexual Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In a van, down by the river... Posts: 21,490 Photos: 5	I like to use barbells early in my workout (triceps extensions) and finish off with DB exercises (kickbacks). But that's just my preference.
	I never lie because I don't fear anyone. You only lie when you're afraid.—John Gotti

03-08-2005, 01:11 PM	#5
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03-08-2005, 02:28 PM	#6
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03-08-2005, 11:27 AM	#3
bio-chem Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Utah Posts: 4,201 Photos: 14	deffinitly use both. mix it up keep your muscles guessing and they will always be forced to adapt by getting bigger and stronger

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