Originally Posted by Vagitarian

Ok I signed up because this thread is full of /facepalm responses.

Good job on switching over to dumbbells, they are MUCH better than using the bar. When you use a bar you are missing out on working the stability factor of your joints. So I ask you, what is strength without stability? Nothing.

I see this thread similar to: what's better Leg Press or Squats? Use dumbbells. That's the way to go.

Originally Posted by supermad

Vagitarian is right about the stability. As you may know there are two groups in the chest, pec major and minor. Bar hits major, dbs hit minor. Hit both for max benefits.