Is there any point in doing a workout that doesn't use a barbell?
Seems like a great way to get an asymmetrical physique.
I'm in the process of fixing my bigger right side, bigger right back, bigger right shoulder and tricep. I'll never do anything but symmetrical barbell workouts ever again.
>barbell flies
>>36629526
All dumbbell workouts are pointless meme workouts. You have 4 variations of bench press and countless grip widths you can play with.
Dumbells are retarded. So are cables. If you want cable workouts buy a bowflex faggot.
>>36629521
My left arm is still bigger and stronger than my right after 6 months of barbell training. Pretty sure it's because I jerked off so much solely with my left arm even though I'm right handed. I don't think many people notice but I do and it sucks.
I can feel it while doing bench and ohp, right side is working way harder to catch up
>>36629557
Fuck man. My right arm is bigger from wanking it. Then I made it even worse at my last job swinging hammers.
I look like a total faggot
>>36629521
yes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FLJ2V4F1NI
>>36629543
>All dumbbell workouts are pointless meme workouts
db rows and pullovers are great
circus db pressing is great fun as well.
>>36629521
>barbell
>asymmetrical physique
Nice joke
I've probably grown a lot more symmetrically than when I used dumbbells. With good form using barbells are the best for symmetric growth. Just dont push yourself past the point where you are taking over with the one side.
When I was using dumbbells it was far too easy when benching to bring one dumbbell down to a slightly different position on my chest whereas it is a lot easier to judge that both sides are coming down evenly with a barbell
>barbell
>symmetry
Barbell allows for one limb to step in for the other, while dumbbels require each limb to put in equal amounts of work
dumbbells >>>>>>>>>> shit >>>>>> barbells
>>36629595
I wish there was a normie version of this. I did a physical labor job with heavy lifting and I got big as fuck in no time. You really can't substitute raw lifting of heavy awkward shit with fairy weight training.
>>36629643
>I wish there was a normie version of this
there is, strongman is a sport like any other, you can start with pretty mediocre stats
I've seen fucking 50kg atlas stones (they look ridiculous though, as does anyone using them)
>>36629643
You really can
>>36629684
No you can't. There is no substitute. You work muscles and stabilizers you would almost never hit otherwise.
>>36629681
I was lifting like 200-250lb items similar technique to that video posted. I need to buy some of these atlas stones.
Dumbbell bench presses are lighter on your AC joint while activating more stabilizers
>>36629521
unilateral movements are the solution to muscle asymmetry
