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keane115 · 04-22-2005, 05:50 PM

hey everybody, im new to this and i was just lookin for some advice. i am currently in the process in buying a weight bench (just something simple) and i was planning on gettin dumbbells. i would usually go with something bigger but i have very limited space to deal with so i really cant fit anything more than 6'x6'. my question is that is their much of a difference between using dumbbells rather than a barbell? i figure using dumbbells would be a good choice also because i can work out each arm at the same weight rather than possibly compensating for the other like i would do in other systems. i was originally plannin on gettin a barbell but because of the space issue i think its easier to store the dumbbells and i can keep them off to the side. keep in mind, im not looking to get real big, but to just gain more alittle more muscle and tone up. thanks in advance.

busyLivin · 04-22-2005, 05:56 PM

both have their place... if you can only get one, buy dumbbells now & when you can get a barbell, IMO.

kraziplaya · 04-22-2005, 06:27 PM

i would suggest joining a gym....but if u must...go with dumbells.more versatile

Cold Iron · 04-22-2005, 07:25 PM

04-22-2005, 05:50 PM	#1
keane115 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2	free weight lifting hey everybody, im new to this and i was just lookin for some advice. i am currently in the process in buying a weight bench (just something simple) and i was planning on gettin dumbbells. i would usually go with something bigger but i have very limited space to deal with so i really cant fit anything more than 6'x6'. my question is that is their much of a difference between using dumbbells rather than a barbell? i figure using dumbbells would be a good choice also because i can work out each arm at the same weight rather than possibly compensating for the other like i would do in other systems. i was originally plannin on gettin a barbell but because of the space issue i think its easier to store the dumbbells and i can keep them off to the side. keep in mind, im not looking to get real big, but to just gain more alittle more muscle and tone up. thanks in advance.
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04-22-2005, 07:25 PM	#4
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04-22-2005, 05:56 PM	#2
busyLivin Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: USSA Posts: 3,704	both have their place... if you can only get one, buy dumbbells now & when you can get a barbell, IMO.

04-22-2005, 06:27 PM	#3
kraziplaya Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA Posts: 527 Photos: 1	i would suggest joining a gym....but if u must...go with dumbells.more versatile