Help on Symetry

dton · 03-13-2006, 10:26 PM

Heya. I might not have been training all that long, but even before I started training I noticed a vast difference in parts of my body compared to another. eg. when I first joined the gym I had an assessment where they took my measurements and all that. It revealed that my right bicep was 42cm, while my left a mere 36cm. 6 CM DIFFERENCE?!!?! the trainer re-measured it 3 times to make sure he got it right, and sure enough he was. Nowdays with weight loss and training I've got it so both arms are within a cm of eachother, but when I look in the mirror the right is still looks... thicker... and more defined.

This is the most obvious difference, I was just wondering if there are ways to change things like this... I understand compound lifts are the way to go for things like chest etc, and Im already doing lots of that... but for something more isolated like the biceps, whats the best way to go about it there?

SoMdHunter · 03-13-2006, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dton

Heya. I might not have been training all that long, but even before I started training I noticed a vast difference in parts of my body compared to another. eg. when I first joined the gym I had an assessment where they took my measurements and all that. It revealed that my right bicep was 42cm, while my left a mere 36cm. 6 CM DIFFERENCE?!!?! the trainer re-measured it 3 times to make sure he got it right, and sure enough he was. Nowdays with weight loss and training I've got it so both arms are within a cm of eachother, but when I look in the mirror the right is still looks... thicker... and more defined.

This is the most obvious difference, I was just wondering if there are ways to change things like this... I understand compound lifts are the way to go for things like chest etc, and Im already doing lots of that... but for something more isolated like the biceps, whats the best way to go about it there?

Increase the bicep barbell curls you are doing. I had the same problem in that I'm right handed, so my right side was much larger and stronger than my left. Barbell curls will help with the symmetry problem. You can also add in some single arm DB curls as well. Both will help you.

Lift · 03-13-2006, 10:57 PM

Check this thread out bro, a lot of great info:
Unbalanced muscle mass; what to do?

dton · 03-14-2006, 02:02 AM

Thanks a heap guys. Guess I'll keep plugging away at it like that suggests. Lift heavy, right

? haha

**DarkFalcon** · 03-14-2006, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dton

Heya. I might not have been training all that long, but even before I started training I noticed a vast difference in parts of my body compared to another. eg. when I first joined the gym I had an assessment where they took my measurements and all that. It revealed that my right bicep was 42cm, while my left a mere 36cm. 6 CM DIFFERENCE?!!?! the trainer re-measured it 3 times to make sure he got it right, and sure enough he was. Nowdays with weight loss and training I've got it so both arms are within a cm of eachother, but when I look in the mirror the right is still looks... thicker... and more defined.

This is the most obvious difference, I was just wondering if there are ways to change things like this... I understand compound lifts are the way to go for things like chest etc, and Im already doing lots of that... but for something more isolated like the biceps, whats the best way to go about it there?

dton · 03-14-2006, 03:19 AM

**powerman2000** · 03-14-2006, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkFalcon

Gunter should be alternating his hands when he does that.

**MurphMan** · 03-14-2006, 09:52 AM

LOL@ the posts..........seriously though, everybody has lacgging b parts bro, welcome to the game!

**builtbeast** · 03-14-2006, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dton

Heya. I might not have been training all that long, but even before I started training I noticed a vast difference in parts of my body compared to another. eg. when I first joined the gym I had an assessment where they took my measurements and all that. It revealed that my right bicep was 42cm, while my left a mere 36cm. 6 CM DIFFERENCE?!!?! the trainer re-measured it 3 times to make sure he got it right, and sure enough he was. Nowdays with weight loss and training I've got it so both arms are within a cm of eachother, but when I look in the mirror the right is still looks... thicker... and more defined.

Yeah 2 inches is a big difference.

It's natural to have small differences between each side. My right arm is about 1/2" bigger than the left one.

Since you haven't been training that long it should even out after some time...

and :rofl: @ Gunter

**MurphMan** · 03-14-2006, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by builtbeast

Yeah 2 inches is a big difference.

It's natural to have small differences between each side. My right arm is about 1/2" bigger than the left one.

Since you haven't been training that long it should even out after some time...

and :rofl: @ Gunter

Talk about extreme stretching..........gotta love thqat front delt!! He must banch a ton!! :rofl:

gettinripped · 03-15-2006, 04:01 AM

ok, hear me out on this....
YOGA
do some research online about how it can help with balance and symmetry, it's good stuff!!!

**powerman2000** · 03-15-2006, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by gettinripped

ok, hear me out on this....
YOGA
do some research online about how it can help with balance and symmetry, it's good stuff!!!

The only interest I have in Yoga would be watching you do it.

03-13-2006, 10:26 PM	#1
dton Pro Stature Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 222 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Help on Symetry Heya. I might not have been training all that long, but even before I started training I noticed a vast difference in parts of my body compared to another. eg. when I first joined the gym I had an assessment where they took my measurements and all that. It revealed that my right bicep was 42cm, while my left a mere 36cm. 6 CM DIFFERENCE?!!?! the trainer re-measured it 3 times to make sure he got it right, and sure enough he was. Nowdays with weight loss and training I've got it so both arms are within a cm of eachother, but when I look in the mirror the right is still looks... thicker... and more defined. This is the most obvious difference, I was just wondering if there are ways to change things like this... I understand compound lifts are the way to go for things like chest etc, and Im already doing lots of that... but for something more isolated like the biceps, whats the best way to go about it there?

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03-14-2006, 02:02 AM	#4
dton Pro Stature Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 222 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Thanks a heap guys. Guess I'll keep plugging away at it like that suggests. Lift heavy, right ? haha

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MurphMan Robomoderator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,598 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 26	LOL@ the posts..........seriously though, everybody has lacgging b parts bro, welcome to the game!