How to compensate for left side
How to compensate for left side
My left side is smaller (although I don't think weaker) than my right. My left arm has less definition and size. What can I do to even it out?
98/100 people who say this just have this in their mind because they do various activities more with the "stronger"arm.But usually the difference is marginal.
I would ask someone else what they think and then make a decision for yourself.But I believe Rob said to use dumbells and use a heavier weight with the "weaker" arm for awhile.
I would ask someone else what they think and then make a decision for yourself.But I believe Rob said to use dumbells and use a heavier weight with the "weaker" arm for awhile.
Right on guys..
There usually IS some imbalance. You likely perceive this as greater than it really is. Others should be consulted for more objective feedback.
Proceed accordingly. If it's mentally affecting you big barbell lifts though... I'd get on it now via the mechanisms I suggested.
Otherwise, don't sweat it..
There usually IS some imbalance. You likely perceive this as greater than it really is. Others should be consulted for more objective feedback.
Proceed accordingly. If it's mentally affecting you big barbell lifts though... I'd get on it now via the mechanisms I suggested.
Otherwise, don't sweat it..
Worked with a guy years ago who had a somewhat noticeable biceps imbalance due to a long prior injury that produced some atrophy.
I advised him to simply use dumbells and to work the lagging side to absolute failure, while stopping a few reps short of that number on the bigger side. I told him to be patient... to execute the plan but beyond that forget about it.
I didn't know for sure it would work to perfection, but it did in about four months. Pretty sure he went on to eventually win a natural show down the line, if memory serves.
I advised him to simply use dumbells and to work the lagging side to absolute failure, while stopping a few reps short of that number on the bigger side. I told him to be patient... to execute the plan but beyond that forget about it.
I didn't know for sure it would work to perfection, but it did in about four months. Pretty sure he went on to eventually win a natural show down the line, if memory serves.