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  • @joshuasimon3588
    @joshuasimon3588 7 років тому +295

    Anyone else just discover they were a gym bro?

    • @robertfrank615
      @robertfrank615  7 років тому +55

      +Josh Simon hahaha I bet a few did

    • @GangstaStan010
      @GangstaStan010 7 років тому +6

      Josh Simon Yeah just now. Didn't know what to call myself since I love the gym, but don't squat, bench or deadlift but still have a pretty great body.
      I mean, I get laid a lot so as far as I'm concerned I'm winning. lol

    • @franzhaas6889
      @franzhaas6889 6 років тому +3

      Phteven FPV I DID NOT KNOW THATS WHAT I WAS ON TILL KNOW. MY KNEES ARE KIND OF BAD. SO YES I DONT DO LEG DAY. I LIVE NEAR THE BEACH SO I HAVE TO LOOK GOOD. PEACE.

    • @alejandroromero6239
      @alejandroromero6239 6 років тому

      Haha yup

    • @jaay6613
      @jaay6613 5 років тому +1

      @@robertfrank615 i rather be a gym bro..fuckin bitches gettin wasted on the weekendz

  • @ryanrivera7868
    @ryanrivera7868 7 років тому +447

    "I DONT OIL UP AND COMPARE GLUTES WITH OTHER DUDES" hahahaaha

  • @jackp9589
    @jackp9589 7 років тому +489

    Monday: Chest/Back
    Tuesday: Chest/Arms
    Wednes: Chest/Chest
    My gym bro split

  • @jacknilssonnordlund221
    @jacknilssonnordlund221 7 років тому +551

    Dom Mazzetti vs Robert Frank - The battle of the gym bros

    • @robertfrank615
      @robertfrank615  7 років тому +100

      jack nilsson nordlund I'm pretty sure he's just an act and really does train legs

    • @kehr2019
      @kehr2019 7 років тому +31

      jack nilsson nordlund Dom is The Godfather of the gym bros repsforjesus

    • @Kivist1
      @Kivist1 7 років тому +7

      jack nilsson nordlund Robert's right. I can't think of his name but Dom isn't his real name. He's an actor, he has another channel where he is doing stuff with racing and stuff...I think. But the Dom character is just an alter ego.

    • @robertfrank615
      @robertfrank615  7 років тому +58

      Kivist this is true. My "character" is still me. Just coked up on a LOT of pre workout and Trenbologna sandwiches

    • @brandoknorr
      @brandoknorr 7 років тому +16

      BRO TIP! his real name is Mike tornabene

  • @willofdodge1
    @willofdodge1 6 років тому +52

    "It's an upper body business" best quote ever

    • @mitchguh3659
      @mitchguh3659 3 роки тому

      Yes

    • @sp6450
      @sp6450 2 роки тому

      Wearing slim fit jeans in public or dress pants at the office, having bulky muscular legs in a tight stretchy slim fit pant shows off the symmetry, the curvy muscular look that your pants stretch into. Women go nuts for nice glutes and quads. Plus it's a fact that working your legs releases incredible amounts of growth hormones helping you overall. Squats and deadlifts are some of the most important exercises you could do.

    • @R_MAC87
      @R_MAC87 2 роки тому

      Rick rude quote!

  • @wol3059
    @wol3059 7 років тому +191

    All hail the King of Gym Bros!

  • @scubasteve9566
    @scubasteve9566 6 років тому +56

    Man this dude is telling the truth... Subscribed.

  • @dirtydan1861
    @dirtydan1861 Рік тому +2

    6 years later, still the GOAT

  • @kylecarney2149
    @kylecarney2149 6 років тому +108

    If you deadlift 0 lbs that means you deadlift 135.

    • @dannypuzo7668
      @dannypuzo7668 5 років тому

      Naaa..i get 205. ..and havent hit iron in 2 years

    • @dannypuzo7668
      @dannypuzo7668 5 років тому +1

      Chest tri. .back bi .leg shoulders .and i do abs ..core is key bro

  • @Megaduckatron
    @Megaduckatron 7 років тому +33

    I can respect this. No need to be a bodybuilder to wanna be big.

  • @GutsToCuts
    @GutsToCuts 7 років тому +127

    I'm somewhere in the middle. Not trying to train to look good on stage but I also don't care about hitting clubs and bars every weekend. Nonetheless, everyone has different preferences and I don't care what other people wanna do at the gym. We are all brothers of the iron!

    • @ryanc248
      @ryanc248 7 років тому +5

      GutsToCuts well said I'm with u

    • @basstfestivalvlogs7684
      @basstfestivalvlogs7684 6 років тому +1

      Clubs are more of a general idea I mean if u like looking good at the park your still a bro your just not a drinker which is super healthy but also mildly boring

    • @philmartinez8704
      @philmartinez8704 5 років тому

      @@basstfestivalvlogs7684
      Your mildly boring is my wholesome and healthy but your comment did make laugh 😁

    • @basstfestivalvlogs7684
      @basstfestivalvlogs7684 5 років тому +2

      @@philmartinez8704 your da dopist

  • @GamingMarcus13
    @GamingMarcus13 7 років тому +110

    So close to 100'000 bro. Keep up the extra smedium videos!

  • @dremunoz2600
    @dremunoz2600 7 років тому +5

    Much respect to Robert for being honest about being a gym bro. I've seen Instagram "body builders" and trainers fake that shit and lie about what they do.

  • @cyncastillo777
    @cyncastillo777 6 років тому +25

    I love deadlifts and squats. 😩😭😭it’s the only time I can lift big weights. Makes me feel so strong 😞😭

    • @jd2161
      @jd2161 3 роки тому

      Witcho fine ass

  • @C3Muscle
    @C3Muscle 7 років тому +29

    That gym bro nutrition plan is where it's at - mozzarella sticks, cheeseburgers, cheese fries, nachos, chicken tenders etc.

  • @rideordieraider7908
    @rideordieraider7908 7 років тому +48

    Robert Frank For President

  • @gm6101
    @gm6101 7 років тому +17

    rob i hope you never change dude no matter how successful you get. stay the man that you are big dog!!

    • @robertfrank615
      @robertfrank615  7 років тому +6

      +Twisted Paint I won't bro I'll always be a bro 😬

  • @DoubleLocked
    @DoubleLocked 7 років тому +38

    hahaha amen to this whole video brotha. gym bros is the way of life. train hard 6 days a week but still have to slay the weekend life.

  • @shortymcmacc6824
    @shortymcmacc6824 7 років тому +38

    😂😂 Robert Frank is the King/Hero Of Gym bros. that's not a diss. Rob you are not self appointed. the Gym bro council chose you to lead us.. In R. Frank we trust.

    • @jasonpowell4758
      @jasonpowell4758 7 років тому +2

      Shorty McMacc yeah, he leads us and our holy book is the swoly bible from our teacher dom mazzetti

    • @shortymcmacc6824
      @shortymcmacc6824 7 років тому +3

      Jason Powell His Swoly-ness. Broski of all Broski's. the Bro-mega and the Bro-alpha. the bro-seiden of the seas.. and bro-hammad of the Muslim nations.

  • @jakejones9868
    @jakejones9868 6 років тому +31

    ‘I HAVR NEVER COMPARED GLUTES WITH ANOTHER MAN’ 😂😂ffs

  • @TheCrusherOfficial
    @TheCrusherOfficial 7 років тому +49

    my favorite day of the week LETS GOOO

    • @robertmilak5425
      @robertmilak5425 7 років тому +1

      The Crusher your channel is cancerous

    • @bratantm9385
      @bratantm9385 6 років тому

      Πάλι σε βρήκα ρε;

  • @joblofromkokomo
    @joblofromkokomo 7 років тому +20

    This man looks like a jacked and juicy version of the vocalist from Suicidal Tendencies.

  • @gayboy6373
    @gayboy6373 6 років тому +13

    Never skip leg dayyyyy

  • @funblog4185
    @funblog4185 Рік тому +1

    That's the most horrific work out split I ever heard of lmao

    • @SLEEPAWAYCAMPP
      @SLEEPAWAYCAMPP 8 днів тому

      It’s his split for his own personal (body and “social”) goals , if he can pull off the body he likes then who can judge him 😂😭

  • @Brian-ll2oj
    @Brian-ll2oj 7 років тому +2

    This guy is exactly how my workout buddy is.

  • @jayk7781
    @jayk7781 5 років тому +3

    I’ve never seen anyone lovingly embrace the title of gym bro like Robert Frank. This is absolutely hilarious and 180° of what I thought he’d actually say.

  • @greggfaw2007
    @greggfaw2007 5 років тому +1

    Feels like family on this channel with all us gym bro’s

  • @larrybarron6184
    @larrybarron6184 5 років тому +8

    They need to ask Ronnie Coleman how those deadlifts work out for bodybuilders.

  • @masterhorax
    @masterhorax 7 років тому +1

    Amen, Brother!
    Having shoulder issues REALLY kills the bench press. You NEVER get back 100%, so you have to be smart and do other things.
    You rock, and I watch your videos every day prior to heading hte HOUSE OF GAINZZZ!!! Keep up hte good work!

  • @Brandon-jj4ui
    @Brandon-jj4ui 7 років тому +2

    Was going to train legs tonight honestly...
    Since seeing this, it's a Thursday which means it's Chest day again 🤙🏽

  • @TLGIII
    @TLGIII 6 років тому +3

    This is classic comedy with a bunch of truth sprinkled in there.

  • @jmunley22
    @jmunley22 7 років тому +1

    Robert Frank just took everyone to church right here. Preach!

  • @Aristocratic13
    @Aristocratic13 5 років тому +1

    I’m a gym bro, but the legs are a must!!! No muscle imbalances or out of proportion body parts. Symmetry is a plus when attracting women. But to each their own

  • @Polynyce
    @Polynyce 7 років тому +1

    Gym Bros DO NOT miss gym time. Respect

  • @mixck
    @mixck 2 роки тому +2

    I don't recommended anyone to skip leg day because of it feels good to have strong legs and symmetry like any other body part BUT, to everyone: Do what the f*ck you want with your body! If you don't wanna train legs then don't f*cking train legs and so on. We all have different goals.
    I like training legs and recommended everyone to do it, but I respect people like Robert Frank who is not gonna do something just because other people tell him/us to do something. Keep it up man 💪🏻

  • @aymanlockhartable
    @aymanlockhartable 7 років тому +6

    😂💪🏾 Just realize I'm half gym bro and half bodybuilder!

  • @76Duceman
    @76Duceman 7 років тому +2

    Holy fuck I finally found myself... I am, a gym bro. Thank you, Robert Frank.

  • @poochyboi
    @poochyboi 7 років тому +3

    I laughed so hard at this rant!! I can relate so much to this

  • @johnnylira3312
    @johnnylira3312 6 років тому +2

    I like Rob. He keeps it real. No legs? I respect that. Subscribed.

  • @kristianwebster96
    @kristianwebster96 7 років тому +4

    I have to train my whole body as I have a boxing match in October cant make myself to big will be to slow by that point. I respect anyone that goes to the gym to train what ever they wanna train.

  • @amys2608
    @amys2608 7 років тому +4

    This is the first video I've seen of Robert not screaming and I'm so shook

  • @modernman7576
    @modernman7576 4 роки тому +1

    This speaks to me. Go get at it gym bros!!!!!

  • @DarkSaint411
    @DarkSaint411 6 років тому +1

    F*ck abs, f*ck legs-
    Robert Frank, 2017
    I love it 😂😂😂

  • @cjw602
    @cjw602 7 років тому +10

    Always thought of myself as a power lifter (actually haven't been to the gym in 6 months tho lol) but now that you define GYM BRO I guess that's what I am lol I hate doing legs mostly because it kills my knees and I basically only wear shorts to bed .... keep up the killer videos always look forward to the new ones

  • @StanVasilchuk
    @StanVasilchuk 2 роки тому +2

    I’m a gym bro and I don’t skip leg day, so am I a bodybuilder/gym bro ? 😎

  • @bellvnv2000
    @bellvnv2000 7 років тому +87

    I do believe in doing legs for the sake of symmetry and kicking power ! But I know there's some guys out they're just fine without doing legs & if that works for you cool ! Rock on brother !

    • @robertfrank615
      @robertfrank615  7 років тому +12

      kevin bell 💪🏽💪🏽

    • @brucechatman454
      @brucechatman454 7 років тому

      RobertFrank615 Dam bro this video had my dying like a MF 😅😅😅 Bro its fun an dam true.. I like the part when you say " Fuc abs and legs".. You should make a video on that and see how much ridicule you'd get.. But good video bro you just got a new subscriber

    • @gregorwhyte3699
      @gregorwhyte3699 6 років тому

      Robert Reid kickboxing

    • @jamesallenyz431
      @jamesallenyz431 5 років тому

      Kicking power hahaha

  • @royludwick1308
    @royludwick1308 7 років тому +3

    Thanks to this video I’m proud to say that I’m a total gym bro- no longer stuck with being a bodybuilder or power lifter only. Good looking out 615

  • @stkarilo1989
    @stkarilo1989 7 років тому +23

    Just finished my second chest day of the week. Great work bro

  • @614Lyfe
    @614Lyfe 7 років тому +14

    Its true. The next day after my show i was back to my old dad bod. Well said Mr.Frank. Might have to make the drive to the event in Aug pending im no away on business. Keep up the good fight and by the time you see this you will have 100k subs so congrats

    • @robertfrank615
      @robertfrank615  7 років тому +1

      +614Lyfe lol not quite hahaha getting there though

  • @davidpowell9552
    @davidpowell9552 7 років тому +1

    I'm a Married Gym Bro! So I feel what you saying! Huge fan, keep it going!

  • @Briansgate
    @Briansgate 7 років тому +28

    "Ravishing" Rick Rude said the same thing. It's an upper body business. Go back and look at him in his prime, and you'll see his buff chest and skinny legs. And yet, he was still regarded as having one of the best bods of any wrestler of all time.

    • @robertfrank615
      @robertfrank615  7 років тому +22

      Briansgate Rick Rude (RIP) is my man crush Monday every Monday

    • @BarryCooper1974
      @BarryCooper1974 7 років тому

      RobertFrank615 Do you still watch wrestling? If so who do you like from the new era?

    • @dr.hugog.hackenbush9443
      @dr.hugog.hackenbush9443 5 років тому

      You can cut a better promo! 😄

    • @jeffbradley5723
      @jeffbradley5723 5 років тому

      Road Warrior Hawk is where the quote came from, just so you know.

  • @TheNoahToller
    @TheNoahToller 2 роки тому +2

    You inspired me to be a Gym Bro Now! 🤘🏼

  • @ScottyLo
    @ScottyLo 5 років тому +1

    Your never too old to discover your a gym bro. ☠️

  • @the_irondewd_abides
    @the_irondewd_abides 7 років тому +21

    Man you nailed it.

  • @franzhaas6889
    @franzhaas6889 6 років тому +1

    THATS IT! IM A JIMBRO. YOU ARE KEEPING IT REAL. I LOVE HOW OPEN YOU ARE.😎

  • @Liam-gg4ek
    @Liam-gg4ek 6 років тому +1

    You still gotta train your legs because you don’t wanna have twigs holding a massive upper body.

  • @prestonmartin2024
    @prestonmartin2024 6 років тому +4

    “Hey can I see your hamstrings?”

  • @chiselednatty
    @chiselednatty 7 років тому +3

    📢BRUUUH...😂My favorite 👑#GymBro‼️

  • @NABI_REALESTATE
    @NABI_REALESTATE 6 років тому

    hahahaha I friken love this😂 he yells I’m not a fucking bodybuilder

  • @matthewcraig3837
    @matthewcraig3837 7 років тому +8

    I'm an arm wrestler. Fuck leg day.

  • @Aydinwxz
    @Aydinwxz 7 років тому

    "hey can I see your hamstrings" fucking died there lmfao😂😂

  • @thomasceruzzi1736
    @thomasceruzzi1736 7 років тому +1

    Completely agree with you bro. 52 years old, both rotator cuffs torn doing bench press, total knee 10 weeks ago. But you know what, still looking better than most of the scrubs half my age at the gym who are stacking a ton of weight and squatting for half depth.

  • @panchols9
    @panchols9 5 років тому

    "Its all that fucken matters, its a upper body business" LMFAO!

  • @tebogomampa6077
    @tebogomampa6077 6 років тому

    Chest Monday through Thursday is wild😂😂😂

  • @utubie24
    @utubie24 7 років тому +1

    Awesome video as always frank! GYM BROS UNITE!

  • @davorazic9824
    @davorazic9824 7 років тому +1

    Fuck yeah,all this years I didn't know where to place myself,lookinh like a bodybuilder but never doing a show.Know I know I am a gym bro, yeah buddy!!!

  • @JAC3DG33K
    @JAC3DG33K 7 років тому +2

    Learned in high school that your upper body will definitely grow without training legs. Yep Jr and Sr year training splits were bench curls dips 😂

  • @dmtcore6966
    @dmtcore6966 7 років тому +153

    Man, do you really train chest 4 times a week ?:)). I thought that was a joke.

    • @GangstaStan010
      @GangstaStan010 7 років тому +20

      Football Time I do every single day. push-ups my brother.

    • @gunnarstreuli
      @gunnarstreuli 6 років тому +5

      100 a day minimum

  • @aldo321
    @aldo321 3 роки тому

    It may be regarded disrespectful to spit ..... such hard truths my brother. But its what the bros need to know. LETS GOOOOOOOOUUUUU!!!

  • @FirefighterAliveJC
    @FirefighterAliveJC 7 років тому +1

    I love this fucking guy

  • @alexisdiaz4217
    @alexisdiaz4217 6 років тому

    That's the most bro split I've ever fucking heard of lmao, also overall the most bro video on UA-cam

  • @glockiloks
    @glockiloks 7 років тому

    You know you're having a bad day when it's chest day but you're still not having it

  • @grinham19
    @grinham19 7 років тому +2

    perfect description, i also don't deadlift or squat and my legs are fine fuck the system keep up the good work bro!!!

  • @kevinbushey1879
    @kevinbushey1879 8 місяців тому

    It’s hard to be humble when you’re great😂😂😂😂😂

  • @BigMikeBLFC
    @BigMikeBLFC 7 років тому +1

    I agree 100% I'm a bodybuilder I train all body parts and I respect you 100% percent you are damn right in all fairness I can't wait to till I get my cheat meals lol. keep up the good vids bro

  • @kyleredlinger1195
    @kyleredlinger1195 7 років тому +49

    Monday:Chest
    Tuesday:back
    Wednesday:Legs
    Thursday:Shoulders
    Friday:Arms
    With abs every day
    I guess I'm not a proper Gym Bro, sorry to disappoint the leader of Gym Bros

    • @gerardoojeda7271
      @gerardoojeda7271 7 років тому +9

      Valloriic your routine sucks lmao

    • @GoofballLOL
      @GoofballLOL 7 років тому +8

      Day 1: Chest and triceps
      Day 2: Back and shoulders
      Day 3: Biceps and abs
      Day 4: legs
      *Repeat*

    • @AshGamingClips
      @AshGamingClips 7 років тому +5

      Biceps monday-sunday baby girl!

    • @kyleredlinger1195
      @kyleredlinger1195 7 років тому

      Gerardo Ojeda thanks

    • @JohnDoe-pf6qp
      @JohnDoe-pf6qp 7 років тому +3

      The great thing about being a gym bro is there isn't a right or wrong way to do it. You can be a gym bro and train legs. I'd dare say most gym bros train abs. It really just depends on what your strong points are, as most gym bros are working to build strong points.

  • @JosephBanks20
    @JosephBanks20 4 роки тому +1

    Personally I like to train every part of my body, lower and upper, but we're all gym bros nonetheless 💪💪

  • @ilovekitkat7857
    @ilovekitkat7857 7 років тому

    My Fuckiny hero...
    I swear I have said this ALL my life and I always got opposition...finally someone shares the EXACT SAME thing as me.

  • @casacambio8382
    @casacambio8382 6 років тому +1

    Mon: chest and triceps Tue: bicep and back, Wed: shoulders and legs

    • @casacambio8382
      @casacambio8382 6 років тому

      Same shit here, exactly, repeat thursday friday saturday

  • @stevieboy6286
    @stevieboy6286 5 років тому +1

    Love your videos Bro, much respect from the UK

  • @mturley8414
    @mturley8414 Рік тому

    I’m 💯a gym bro.. And I FUCKEN love it🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @KirbSyde-vf4cf
    @KirbSyde-vf4cf 5 років тому +1

    Hell 2 tha mutha fuckin yeah! Honest, real, sincere, jacked as fuck...I dig it. 👊

  • @Zeroleon
    @Zeroleon 7 років тому +1

    Dude you're my spirit animal

  • @hotshothogger
    @hotshothogger 7 років тому

    This is gold. #TRUTH

  • @aztek2706
    @aztek2706 7 років тому +2

    at least you're honest👍

  • @politic1148
    @politic1148 5 років тому +2

    Great video brother, I've always tried to stay fit but mostly worked out my upper body because when I lived in Florida I was on a masonry crew for over ten years and just from working that long toting block and precasts we always got a good leg workout everyday. So today after 8 years of getting away from that trade my legs are naturally big and have calf's like tree trunks. It's crazy after actually noticing how many guys just on the train or walking down the street have bird legs just doesn't look rite......so I'm good on the legs, stay getting those gains brother. Let's Gooooooooo!

  • @richardfloro7503
    @richardfloro7503 5 років тому

    This “motherfuckers” is the real deal, real life shit love it

  • @TheGraffiti600rr
    @TheGraffiti600rr 4 роки тому

    You're my hero. Disabled vet who said fuck it to the same categories as yourself. Caught hate from military friends of mine. I enlightened them I dont have to wake up at 5am to run 7 miles so GFYS. Good times.

  • @ernestoherrera185
    @ernestoherrera185 7 років тому +2

    salutes from the 915 badass bro

  • @STLCODPS3123
    @STLCODPS3123 5 років тому +1

    I just discovered this dude and it’s weird not seeing him screaming at the camera

  • @drewm123z
    @drewm123z 7 років тому +2

    You're my hero because of this video

  • @gazl7356
    @gazl7356 7 років тому

    The world's greatest split, chest Monday through Thursday. Amazing

  • @XTheSpartanX7
    @XTheSpartanX7 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Robert I didn't know you had a youtube channel and just thought you were the Hyper man with a bandana as known between my gym buddies. Thanks to AlphaDestiny I found out you had a youtube channel.
    This is anecdotal but once I lowered my leg training my upper body grew exponentially faster. I am a proud gym bro now. Thanks for making this video.

  • @zeuzz13
    @zeuzz13 7 років тому

    You're the fuckin man! The realist.

  • @justinkilson9779
    @justinkilson9779 7 років тому

    Best line. "Fuck abs, Fuck legs"

  • @pedroportella2552
    @pedroportella2552 7 років тому +3

    Dude, you brought a good point: alcohol!
    People say alcohol will reduce MFing Gainz... how often do you drink!?

    • @robertfrank615
      @robertfrank615  7 років тому +3

      Only on days that end in Y

    • @pedroportella2552
      @pedroportella2552 7 років тому

      RobertFrank615 Nice... so I'm going the right way! Keep awesome mate!

    • @stephenmiller9009
      @stephenmiller9009 6 років тому

      This drunk dude who worked at a factory was climbing a 30 ft skinny tree in his back yard like wtf

  • @ozzyrangel243
    @ozzyrangel243 7 років тому +30

    Gym Bros don't use 4 door sedans

    • @ozzyrangel243
      @ozzyrangel243 7 років тому +1

      Exp Dev lol that just means you have a 4 door too and you ain't picking up any Ho in it lol

    • @ekzpo3876
      @ekzpo3876 6 років тому

      What are you riding around in? A jacked up POS single cab?

    • @casacambio8382
      @casacambio8382 6 років тому +1

      Ozzy Rangel not if its an audi

    • @ninjasnothyper1761
      @ninjasnothyper1761 6 років тому

      Lmao

  • @gustavolopez3689
    @gustavolopez3689 7 років тому

    I thought yo were a bodybuilder , bc your so jacked af hah , but it don't matter , I still think your great , your awesome , optimistic , not racist , and full of energy , and you love your woman . Best man ever . Keep up the awesome work bro . You seriously motivate me to go work out , I was watching a rage video at 1 am and I worked out till 2:30 am haha . But in all seriousness . Screw the negativity bro . Keep doing what you doing

  • @GOLTEB
    @GOLTEB 7 років тому

    My own definition of a bodybuilder is someone who wants to build a better or improve ones physique, regardless if loosing weight or be a mass monster. 😃

  • @themachine3490
    @themachine3490 4 роки тому +1

    I haven't dead lifted since high school. Been about 15 years since I did any kind of squats. I did bench a lot, but it wasn't just using the bench bar. I used dumbbells a lot to bench with. Working the stabilizing muscle's with using dumbbells' made me feel like I was stronger. I hurt my back pretty bad when I was 21. I'm now 46 and every morning is a mother fucker to get out of bed. So squats and deadlift is out. Row and lat pulls is about all I do for my back. Anything more will have me face down in pain killers. Fuck That!