Thread: Alternative to dumbbell bench press?
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Old 03-23-2011, 05:16 AM
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Originally Posted by stinkinrich View Post
Hey,

I'm 20, 150lbs, trying to bulk up.

My gym only has dumbbells up to 30kgs. I need a higher weight for my bench press but they don't have any. Are there any alternative compound exercises to target the same muscle groups? I would use a barbell but I don't have a spotter. Do I really need a spotter? I don't know if I'd be able to give it my all without feeling safe.

Cheers!
I like the other poster's advice on dips--try using your own body weight with dips and push-ups. You will need a spotter to do barbell bench press. But I honestly think bench press is a little overrated (yes, some will consider that blasphemy). Work on dips, push-ups and military press for now since you have no spotter.
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