Date of Award
5-10-2012
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Exercise Science, MS
First Advisor
Marla Graves
Committee Members
Brian Church; Jim Stillwell; Lance Bryant; Thomas Adams
Call Number
LD251 .A566t 2012 J33
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between 1- repetition maximum performed on the barbell bench press and the dumbbell bench press. This information was used to develop an equation that predicts the 1RM for dumbbell bench press based on the 1RM for the barbell bench press. Fifty-six male subjects between the ages of 18 and 28 in Northeastern Arkansas performed 1RM tests on both barbell and dumbbell bench press with at least 48 hours rest required between each. Participants were significantly stronger using the barbell for bench press as opposed to using the dumbbells for bench press. The regression equation that was developed is as follows: 24.7595 + .698 (BB 1RM). This equation predicts dumbbell 1RM with an average error of 14.33 pounds. After further analysis it appears that subjects could bench press approximately 20% more weight with a barbell; therefore, they could bench press 80% of their barbell bench press using the dumbbells.
Rights Management
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Recommended Citation
Jackson, William Ross, "Comparison Between 1 Repetition Maximum Barbell and 1 Repetition Maximum Dumbell Bench Press" (2012). Student Theses and Dissertations. 866.
https://arch.astate.edu/all-etd/866
