Dumbbells or Barbells?

There are all kinds of opinions out there about whether working out with dumbbells is better or worse than working out with barbells. The truth is, is that really it comes down to personal preference and what works for you. In my personal exerperience, they both have their places in the gym, however; I do like dumbbells a whole lot better and think they work better.

Dumbbells I have found are great for getting that extra range of motion that will stress your muscles more and cause more development withing that muscle.

I have also found that if you have any lagging muscle groups that working out with dumbbells helps to correct this as each muscle group has to handle the same amount of weight individually.

Dumbbells are also very versatile and you can do so many more exercises with them, as you are working with 2 individual weights instead of 1.

Finally the great thing about using dumbbells is that there is really no need for a spotter when doing exercises such as bench press, squats etc.

Barbells I have found work very well for putting on mass as you are able to handle more weight by using multiple muscle groups to handle the same weight.

Barbells can be used as well as a workout change up in order to keep your muscles guessing as to what they will need to handle next.

No matter what you choose to use, or which you prefer better, as long as you're lifting consistently and with good form you will see results.