There are a bunch of different ways in which you can approach your strength training, and there are a range of tools you can use for different exercises too.
The imaginary barbell game is what we play, every time we lift dumbbells with the hands rigidly aligned in relation to each other. We don’t need to do this. The strength of dumbbells is versatility – they are less stable than a barbell, but more versatile. So they don’t lock you in, you don’t need to align the hands as if you’re holding on to a single, long bar, and you can move in the way that suits you best. This is a topic I believe is better watched than read, so if you’re curious about variations to the bench press, shoulder press, or how to approach training with weights, please check out my new video about this very issue.
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alpacabag
11/2/2016 04:50:06 pm
Glad you're talking about barbells. I have wonky wrists and using barbells and machines usually works badly for me because at some point in the motion, my hands have to be in a "bad" position for me. With barbells, I might not be able to lift as much, but at least I can modify the position to move through the entire movement without aggravating something I shouldn't.
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Chris
11/4/2016 03:15:16 am
Yes, it's great to be able to modify movements! The thing I find again and again with training is that nobody is average. Standardised movement patterns might suit you for 90% of exercises you've tried, if you're lucky, but there'll always be something that needs to be adapted or reinterpreted in some way.
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