P&P - Question Re: Barbells & DB's ???

[Gyggles1]

Ok, I hope I can make this make sense LOL.

I did Push & Pull this morning & instead of pulling out my barbell I just used my DB's - so for squats I usually use 35#'s with my barbell but today I used 2- 20# DB's instead - so I wonder what do you think is better or works better or harder workout ? sorry I just can't find the words I want LOL. But I Was thinking well I worked out harder using the DB's vs/ the barbell but now I am not sure. So when I was done working out I thought "hey I think I am getting stronger again because today P&P wasn't as hard as it was 2 months ago" but now I question that because of the difference I used in weights.

So anyone can you please help
Thanks!
Laura =)
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[kathryn]

I think dumbbells are better for upper body than a barbell, because they challenge the stabiliziing muscles, and assure that both sides are worked equally. I don't think there's much difference between using a barbell or using dumbells for lower body work, it just depends on what is most comfortable for you (or most conenient).

 

[Gyggles1]

Ok, thank you I appreciate the info


Laura =)
251.5/135.2/141
Here is a link to my before & after photo's
http://www.picturetrail.com/gyggles1