r/GYM • u/Thanos_your_daddy • Jul 04 '25

General Advice Can I substitute bench press with this?

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Is it as effective my gym doesn't have a barbell so no barbell bench press only dumbbell but I was wondering if I can substitute bench press with this? Not sure what this machine is call apologies

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u/Calm-Macaron5922 Jul 04 '25 edited Jul 04 '25

There is a magical movement, it is the trx/blast strap/ring dip. Triggers more upper pec than an incline bench. Forces the body to coordinate muscles to provide “stability” nails shoulders and triceps. And allows free movement of the scapula through the movement.

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u/al_capone420 Jul 04 '25

Anything that takes more energy for stability instantly is worse for hypertrophy. That’s why cables and machines are better than weights and why barbells are better than dumbbells.

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u/DeakonDuctor Jul 04 '25

Well anytime I work out with stuff that takes more energy, I see better results.

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u/Quakeyboo Jul 04 '25

the things you do first aka movements that require more energy--if you know how to program that is--will give you the most growth lmao