DB flat bench safety?

[machola]

The thread about pec tears from flat benching has me scared to bench. What do you guys think about the safety of db flat bench? I would think it would be a relatively safe exercise. The weights are independent and less than if you were using a barbell.

 

[Scottyd]

As with anything, the heavier you go the more risk of injury. Good form is a must. I feel that dumbells are safer when used correctly. I use them for military press as well and my shoulders feel much better.

 

[triathloncoach]

Dumbells

Obviously you can change the angle of your grip with dumbells which after 30 years of Benching is a big help.

 

[Stewie Griffon]

i would just advise no forced reps on dumbbell bench. i'll be pushing out forced rep number 2 maybe, with a little help from a spotter and wham, the dumbbell just falls as if i lost control of my arms. my friends notice this too

 

[DOGGCRAPP]

I have been around the block and I think Ive heard of one person (and thats a maybe, I am going by memory, it might be 2, it could be 0) that has torn his pec on flat dumbell bench press.

 

[PHIL HERNON]

Try this

Try floor presses.......with DBs

 

[BabyBeast05]

Try floor presses.......with DBs

Floor presses are awesome! You just need someone to help you put a DB on your leg if your going heavy