Slow and Heavy Question

[eminenz2]

For the chest/back workout, is it permissible to use a barbell instead of dumbells for chest press? My wrists give out much sooner than my chest does. I use 20 pounds in each hand for the chest press.

I wondered if a barbell would be just as effective, but "gentler" on the wrists.

Thanks in advance to the educated crowd!

 

[fit_fairy]

I like to use a BB for the chest press. However with BB you can compensate for your weaker side by the stronger side taking over. With DBs you can not do this. I hope that makes sense. All in all I don't think it matters too much. So if it is helpful for your wrists I say us the BB.

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[eminenz2]

Catherine -

I thought the same thing too - my right side would take just a bit more of the challenge, leaving the left side to cheat.

But I'm sure you know, by the time the third set comes around the wrists are crying!!

I will try the BB next time and see how things go.

Thanks.

Susan G.

 

[fit_fairy]

I do think the DB affect the wrist more. Plus I can go heavier with the BB. Good luck!!

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[drover]

Trust in the LORD with all your heart.

hey susan, do ride dressage? it is hard to see the pic, but it looks like dressage. i have a friend whose daughter does dressage. she was going into 3rd level and now there is something wrong with her horse. she is really bummed. anyway, i have had horses all my life , but i'm one of those "western" people. i ride cutting horses. well, i hope i can find this thread again.
cathy