Re:Why the conventional wisdom on how to grow muscles is wrong
by Consultant32452 on Monday February 06, 2023 @10:54AM
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I've gotten a ton of mileage out of just a dumbell set. I do all the things most people do with a full bar: squat, bench press, etc. Dumbells are a lot safer for solo workouts.
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Re:Why the conventional wisdom on how to grow muscles is wrong
by SECProto on Monday February 06, 2023 @11:00AM
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Using dumbbells instead of a bar also builds stronger stabilization muscles, and doesn't let your strong side compensate for weak side.
Re:Why the conventional wisdom on how to grow muscles is wrong
by beezle on Monday February 06, 2023 @11:46AM
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True but once you start getting heavy it can be difficult to get into the proper starting position for some lifts as well finishing safely. YMMV.
Re:Why the conventional wisdom on how to grow muscles is wrong
by SECProto on Monday February 06, 2023 @12:59PM
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That is definitely true! Very useful in the "I want to start developing stronger functional muscles" context, but will only get you to a certain point
If memory serves, last time I was lifting weights regularly, I could bench 225lb with a bar, but only 140ish (2x70lb) with dumbbells.