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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 (#34679318)
Using dumbbells instead of a bar also builds stronger stabilization muscles, and doesn't let your strong side compensate for weak side.
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Re:Why the conventional wisdom on how to grow muscles is wrong by beezle on Monday February 06, 2023 @11:46AM (#34680136)
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.
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Re:Why the conventional wisdom on how to grow muscles is wrong by SECProto on Monday February 06, 2023 @12:59PM (#34681381)
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.

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