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Stay/Get Back In Shape.... Vol 2.0
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This...and...
Which is more effective?
1. Dumbbell Incline Bench or Barbell Incline Bench
2. Dumbbell Flat Bench or Barbell Flat Bench
Also..
Is the decline bench recommended? I've heard that it really doesn't do much for your chest..
Thanks.
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^Dumbbells are definitely better for hitting the inner pects...
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Would you recommend doing both(dumbbell and barbell) on Chest day?
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I don't...I'll switch it up between those on chest day though. I go pretty heavy on both, so I just do 1 or the other that's why...if you're going lighter, I don't see why not.
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No. It just means your muscles are sore. You can have a productive/unproductive workout and be sore or not be sore. It just means those were the muscles you exercised.
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i personally do dumbbells instead of bench. i like them more and have got great gains from them, more than i was when i was doing bench. But i think its more on personal preference. Try them both out or just switch it up every couple weeks
Gill Baka Esq. LLC.
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Yea I don't %### with barbell bench presses, I get a better feeling from dumbell presses/flyes.
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Thanks for the responses everyone..
I think I will get barbell a rest for a while, because I have been stuck on 175 for quite sometime now.. I had my "first" dumbbell day yesterday, and I was VERY shaky.. I think it was because I'm not used to the motion of moving my arms like that, but I obviously started off light.. is this something everyone goes through?
I think I will get barbell a rest for a while, because I have been stuck on 175 for quite sometime now.. I had my "first" dumbbell day yesterday, and I was VERY shaky.. I think it was because I'm not used to the motion of moving my arms like that, but I obviously started off light.. is this something everyone goes through?
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It will definitely get more comfortable as you get more comfortable with the form.
I hit a new PR with dumbbell press.. 60lbs ea.
I find with barbell press, I can do the equivalent weight on each side of the bar as I would do dumbells. i.e. 45lb dumbbell presses = 135lbs barbell presses (45 on each side). That's just me though, and I do both regularly,
And decline is a waste of time
homer
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Yeah i just started doing dumbbell presses too, lightweight. I was shaky too, but i went a little heavier, stabilized it, and i could still do them.
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what? I do HIIT and lift. As long as you get enough protein it's fine. I'm obviously more concerned with burning fat than getting bulk, but I've noticed very solid muscle gains with my HIIT by taking in enough protein and having good carbs before my HIIT.
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i find with me anyway, when i focus more on dumbbells my bench goes down a little. same with bench, my dumbbells drop a lil.
i cut out bench for about a year. and used strictly DBs. i honestly like DBs because of greater range of motion imo.
keep it up and incline DBs are great for developing upper chest
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What makes you say that?Originally Posted by brettTHEjett
It will definitely get more comfortable as you get more comfortable with the form.
I hit a new PR with dumbbell press.. 60lbs ea.
I find with barbell press, I can do the equivalent weight on each side of the bar as I would do dumbells. i.e. 45lb dumbbell presses = 135lbs barbell presses (45 on each side). That's just me though, and I do both regularly,
And decline is a waste of time
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im trying to retain/ gain a little more muscle, while losing weight......i have been lifting w/ like 15 mins of cardio after my PWO shake, and then next day do long steady state inclines on the treadmill and then playing ball. i do this every other day schedule 7 days a week. should i be goin about the amount of cardio in a different way? I am naturally big framed, right now sitting at 6'4 like 235
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How many days a week is ideal for HIIT?
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No more than 2.
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2-3
def no more than 3 though
homer
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what's ya'll HIIT routine?
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So HIIT 3 days a week with no jogging on off days correct?
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just finished my first week of P90X, it isn't as hard as i thought it is ,i lost 2 pounds this week
To anyone who hasn't tried P90X, stick to the nutrition Plan and you will win, see you guys in June
To anyone who hasn't tried P90X, stick to the nutrition Plan and you will win, see you guys in June
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I've been following this 4 week program (this is the last week), http://www.muscleandfitne...uide/training/269?page=1 and feel great.
My bench max 3 weeks ago was 155, today I was able to put up 175 three times and 185 twice, and could probably put up 195 once. The program is great since it does not repeat many exercises and flows nicely from week to week. Starting next week I am beginning a more personalized program as I am attempting to gain weight (and the high reps, lower weight isn't going to accomplish that). Thanks to whoever posted that link about 2 months ago
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My bench max 3 weeks ago was 155, today I was able to put up 175 three times and 185 twice, and could probably put up 195 once. The program is great since it does not repeat many exercises and flows nicely from week to week. Starting next week I am beginning a more personalized program as I am attempting to gain weight (and the high reps, lower weight isn't going to accomplish that). Thanks to whoever posted that link about 2 months ago
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Kinda dissapointed tried white flood and purple wraath today and didnt feel the difference
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I SAID....no more than 2
