in general, you should be able to do more with the bar than with dumbbells (when you're adding the total weight). the reason for this (imo), is because with the dumbbells you end up using and exercising a lot of the smaller stabalizing muscles in the area. because of the bar, much less stabilization is needed, so you're able to put more focus and weight onto the bar.
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