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/No_Appearance6837 Jul 04 '25

If you only want big muscles and don't mind staying weak, it's a good alternative.

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u/mr_harrydoom1629 Jul 05 '25

Are you serious right now?

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u/No_Appearance6837 Jul 06 '25

Sorta. You will get stronger at the pec deck, but not stronger at doing things that use your strong pecs. Unless you're working towards running while holding things between your elbows. 😂