why is it that........

[adio]

barbells feel lighter than dumbells, even though its the exact same weight??

[bigtoyota479]

Difference in grippy stuff on the handle?

[Alpine4life89]

Because you have to balance the weight. Take two dumb bells, hold them together and it will feel the same as a bar. It's gay cuz when i go to them gym, i look like a pussy with 35 pound dumbells, even though i can easily bench double that.

[adio]

Difference in grippy stuff on the handle?

:hilarious::bowrofl::rofl::laugh::lol:

[Superlifted06FX4]

Difference in grippy stuff on the handle?

:hahaha:

[bigtoyota479]

Well, that's what does it for me. Screw what it weighs, I just want it to feel right.

[Sex Cells]

balance and the fear of that shit crashing down on your face.

[J31Bro]

balance and the fear of that shit crashing down on your face.

I bench over my face. :fyi:

[adio]

i heard......

[Porch Monkey]

weight is spreadout

[mackin]

Because you have to balance the weight. Take two dumb bells, hold them together and it will feel the same as a bar. It's gay cuz when i go to them gym, i look like a pussy with 35 pound dumbells, even though i can easily bench double that.
This.

I hope you can DB Bench more than 35 lb dumbbells though lol
Well, that's what does it for me. Screw what it weighs, I just want it to feel right.
:eyebrow:
balance and the fear of that shit crashing down on your face.

If it were fear of it crashing on your face I'd think barbell would seem heavier. Unless you're saying that the fear of it hitting your face gives you more motivation or something?

But it's all about balance. I love DB bench press though. It's great because I lift alone and never have a spotter.

[adio]

2 80lb dumbells are much heavier than 155lbs of barbell. hmmmmmm...............

[J31Bro]

2 80lb dumbells are much heavier than 155lbs of barbell. hmmmmmm...............

:dur:

it adds up. :laugh:

[mackin]

2 80lb dumbells are much heavier than 155lbs of barbell. hmmmmmm...............

:dur:

it adds up. :laugh:

lol'd.

[adio]

it ain't funny u slime-whores!!

[ThomasG]

Stabilization, form, range of motion.

[J31Bro]

it ain't funny u slime-whores!!

..

:skeet:

[Captain Ahab]

One side of your body may also be weaker than your other side.

[Alpine4life89]

This.

I hope you can DB Bench more than 35 lb dumbbells though lol

:eyebrow:


If it were fear of it crashing on your face I'd think barbell would seem heavier. Unless you're saying that the fear of it hitting your face gives you more motivation or something?

But it's all about balance. I love DB bench press though. It's great because I lift alone and never have a spotter.

Speaking of dumbells, i am going to see how much weight i can max out at for 8 reps. Probably like 50s or so.

[mackin]

Speaking of dumbells, i am going to see how much weight i can max out at for 8 reps. Probably like 50s or so.

How much can you bench with a barbell?

I think you aren't giving yourself enough credit with the dumbbells. Tonight I did 70's for 5 sets of 6 reps.

[Alpine4life89]

How much can you bench with a barbell?

I think you aren't giving yourself enough credit with the dumbbells. Tonight I did 70's for 5 sets of 6 reps.

Tonight i tried 70's and couldn't even get them up. I flat bench 205 with a bar and i can do 140x12 easily.

[mackin]

Tonight i tried 70's and couldn't even get them up. I flat bench 205 with a bar and i can do 140x12 easily.

interesting... I wonder how much i can do with a barbell then..

[Alpine4life89]

interesting... I wonder how much i can do with a barbell then..

That can easily be estimated. What is the highest amount of weight you have ever done, and how many reps. Hell, there is even a calculator that can do it online, but you probably don't need it.

[mackin]

That can easily be estimated. What is the highest amount of weight you have ever done, and how many reps. Hell, there is even a calculator that can do it online, but you probably don't need it.

I haven't done the highest amount I can do. I haven't done it with a spotter since high school lol.

[Tiger Bass]

You work more of your stabilizer muscles with dumbbells. They generally aren't as strong and reach the point of exhaustion sooner.

[Alpine4life89]

I haven't done the highest amount I can do. I haven't done it with a spotter since high school lol.

No, take like 165 and rep it off as many times as you can. That would probably give you a pretty good estimate of what you can max out at.

[Captain Ahab]

may have something to do with the leg...SRS.. Legs help stabilize you.

[mackin]

You work more of your stabilizer muscles with barbells. They generally aren't as strong and reach the point of exhaustion sooner.
you mean dumbbells?
No, take like 165 and rep it off as many times as you can. That would probably give you a pretty good estimate of what you can max out at.

Will do when I have a spotter. There might be a chance of me having one next week lol.

[Tiger Bass]

you mean dumbbells?


Will do when I have a spotter. There might be a chance of me having one next week lol.
Was about to ninja edit, but you caught me

[mackin]

i win.

[Alpine4life89]

you mean dumbbells?


Will do when I have a spotter. There might be a chance of me having one next week lol.

nigga you is strong enough to do it without a spotter lol. I mean, you should be if you are benching 70 pound dumbbells. If you are unsure that you can get 165 up at least once by yourself then there is no way you can bench 200, just saying.

Oh well, just do the heaviest you can go without a spotter and tell me how many reps

[adio]

Tonight i tried 70's and couldn't even get them up. I flat bench 205 with a bar and i can do 140x12 easily.

see whati'm sayin?

[mackin]

nigga you is strong enough to do it without a spotter lol. I mean, you should be if you are benching 70 pound dumbbells. If you are unsure that you can get 165 up at least once by yourself then there is no way you can bench 200, just saying.

Oh well, just do the heaviest you can go without a spotter and tell me how many reps

I'll do it next week whether I have a spotter or not I guess. I am on a 5 day split and today was chest day, so I have a little bit of time before next chest day.

but I won't be able to get quite as many reps as i'd like without a spotter there.

[Alpine4life89]

see whati'm sayin?

Yes, it doesn't seem that is for sure.

[Alpine4life89]

Yes, it doesn't seem that is for sure.

I mean, it doesn't seem right.

[Goremageddon]

barbells feel lighter than dumbells, even though its the exact same weight??

maybe dumb bells are stupid and bar bells are alcoholics