Chest bench press vs dumbbell press

[Bohol]

Which is more effective in building upper body muscles?


I don't want to end up like Zoolander (only big biceps but no big chest).

 

[Lord Flacko]

Do both.

 

[Odeg]

Both are good but I prefer dumbbells because you need to stabilize it yourself more.

 

[Genos]

Flat barbell, then incline db bench

 

[Bohol]

Do both.

I will.

 

[SOMALI GENERAL]

Both are very effective. Switch it up regularly.

 

[Tjioux]

Do both.
Bench press is a compound movement, you are working more mucles but primary chest so your body produces more testosteron which is the key to gains.

I usually do bench first than incline dumbell press to work more on my upper chest.

 

[Bernie Madoff]

Just do both in the same day.

 

[EternalLightX]

Do both.
Bench press is a compound movement, you are working more mucles but primary chest so your body produces more testosteron which is the key to gains.

I usually do bench first than incline dumbell press to work more on my upper chest.

I love staring at men who are so defined such a blessing to be at a mixed gym I can work on weights whilst looking at awesome hunks aaah

 

[Bernie Madoff]

Anyways whats yall max bench press?

 

[Cambuulo Tonight]

Bench is the most effective in terms of quick gains only second to squats.

 

[Cambuulo Tonight]

Anyways whats yall max bench press?

I currently bench press 6 sets 8 repetitions 40kg 3x a week. I started with 30kg last month.

 

[Bernie Madoff]

I currently bench press 6 sets 8 repetitions 40kg 3x a week. I started with 30kg last month.

Mashallah braddar keep it up

 

[ArchBishopofAtheism]

If you are a skinny guy/weak guy, start with machine chest press. This is easy to control and hits more muscles. If you are already strong, do barbell bench press. Go with really heavy weights, take a friend with you and focus on the negative part only. Let him raise it (help him), and you just resist it slowly to your chest. This leads to explosive muscle growth. Get some rest, eat plenty of protein (fish, eggs, peanut butter, beef etc.).

 

[mrlog]

Anyways whats yall max bench press?

Just completed a cycle of 5x5 SL.
Bench was 272lbs.


But squats kept de-loading

 

[Bernie Madoff]

Just completed a cycle of 5x5 SL.
Bench was 272lbs.


But squats kept de-loading

Mashallah bro holy thats impressive im benching max is 190 right now but 272lbs is insane. I use to hit 225 earlier in the year while bulking but ramadan screw up my routine its only a month since i been back


How much do you weigh?


I only do 5x5 during winter to bulk up right im cutting higher reps lower weights

 

[mrlog]

Mashallah bro holy thats impressive im benching max is 190 right now but 272lbs is insane. I use to hit 225 earlier in the year while bulking but ramadan screw up my routine its only a month since i been back


How much do you weigh?


I only do 5x5 during winter to bulk up right im cutting higher reps lower weights

Stumbling on 5x5 was a blessing in disguise but during Ramadan I simply gave up on gym.
Weight was around 220 just b4 Ramadan.

I've been on a bulk phase since 2015.


What's ur squats like.
As a typical Farah that's my weak spot.

 

[Bernie Madoff]

Stumbling on 5x5 was a blessing in disguise but during Ramadan I simply gave up on gym.
Weight was around 220 just b4 Ramadan.

I've been on a bulk phase since 2015.


What's ur squats like.
As a typical Farah that's my weak spot.

Damn you got atleast 31 pounds on me. I think its time for you starting shredding abit no?
I can squat about 175 pounds so far im hoping to improve over 200 by end year. Slowly but surely

At first my form was shit but now i been mastering it.

 

[Genos]

Anyways whats yall max bench press?

Max is 105, but I normally bench 95kg for 3x6

 

[EternalLightX]

Can you all send pics to verify for research purposes ofcourse ?