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I've been training for a few years now but just using the machines in my local gym. I recently decided to do some research to improve. The first thing that's become obvious from these forums is that I don't need 75% of the machines and I've been converted to compound training (I was already doing bench press, dips and pull-ups without knowing they were compound movements). I'm about to get a lot more acquainted with squats, deadlifts, pullovers and the clean and press. I'll throw in some isolated calf and bicep work.
Today my new routine has me doing incline and flat and inclined barbell bench press (along with dips and pullovers). Up until now I've always used dumbells for these, believing that they'd make me stronger (even though I can't lift as much). Any thoughts on this? The barbell feels like it's going back towards being an isolating exercise and that's what I'm trying ot get away from. Thanks for any advice you can give.
Today my new routine has me doing incline and flat and inclined barbell bench press (along with dips and pullovers). Up until now I've always used dumbells for these, believing that they'd make me stronger (even though I can't lift as much). Any thoughts on this? The barbell feels like it's going back towards being an isolating exercise and that's what I'm trying ot get away from. Thanks for any advice you can give.