Strength Training: Barbell or Dumbbell?

[The Anarchist]

Was wondering, if I'm doing mainly strength based lifts, should I be using a barbell or dumbbells? Ex, for bent over rows and bicep curls and etc.

 

[futurepilot]

dumbells will help with any strength disparity between your left or right side.

barbells will hellp you lift more weight.

 

[robdog]

Barbells.

 

[Rodja]

Both because you need to develop the primary muscles and the stabilizers. Plus they add variety to your routine.

 

[rpen22]

Both because you need to develop the primary muscles and the stabilizers. Plus they add variety to your routine.

Agreed.

 

[cokeholio]

i switch it up just so i wont have the same w/o normally ill do flat bench press with the bar and inclinde dumbell press, or switch it same for shoulder routines

 

[BodyWizard]

both FTW!

 

[robdog]

both FTW!

Clearly. I thought he was asking if you had to use just one of the two, which would you use? Thats why i said barbell.

 

[The Anarchist]

Well I'm training for mostly for strength and to get bigger overall; when I'm doing workouts like bent over rows and such with dumbbells, it always feels easier than if I was lifting the same weight on a barbell.

 

[sreed11]

Both because you need to develop the primary muscles and the stabilizers. Plus they add variety to your routine.

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