Worried about my left side slacking

emc2 · 04-26-2007, 12:06 AM

Hi guys, im new here just joined.

my right arm seems to do more work during while im at the gym, its stronger and even a little bigger (not really noticable), even when im doing dips or bicep curls with an easy bar the right arm seems to be doing more even when i purposly try harder with the left to compensate.

i thought i should try to fix this problem sooner before the summer when ill be working more often (dont want to end up with a weak arm and a strong one

)

does anyone have any advice for me?

-Richard

**skelooth** · 04-26-2007, 12:55 AM

Dumbell work, keeping reps consistent on each side.

It's important to remember that EVERYONE'S body is slightly lopsided like this and that no person is truly symmetrical in terms of a mirror image. My left arm used to be a LOT bigger than my right arm being stronger. I have been working with dumbells for almost three years and the size gap is starting to narrow a lot. They used to be over 1/2" difference, now they are ~ 1/4" difference. In fact, the whole left side of my body is slightly larger and holds more fat. It's just part of genetics.

I doubt you'll fix it by the summer. It will take years. How long have you been lifting?

emc2 · 04-26-2007, 01:04 AM

Well, i used to go to the gym casually and about 8 weeks ago i had a chat with one of the instructers (who was in mens health :O) and he set me up a 6week plan which ends next monday when i go talk to him again, ive been sticking to a high protein diet throughout.

i dont have dumbells on my workout at all at the minute, just the easybar curls for biceps.

would just doing some reps just on the left side even it out, or should i just try concentrate on putting more effort in that site?

im 6ft 3 175lbs btw

edit:

Quote:

Originally Posted by skelooth

I doubt you'll fix it by the summer. It will take years. How long have you been lifting?

years :/, ive been making good progress over just this 6 weeks, at the start i could only do 2 dips, 3 sets and now nearing the end im on 9 dips 3 sets just an example though

**romanaz** · 04-26-2007, 03:50 AM

switch to DB's

TheRock · 04-26-2007, 05:43 AM

Word to Dumbbells

(+1)

**DarkFalcon** · 04-26-2007, 05:46 AM

Dumbell's 4tw +11!!!!1!1!.

**skelooth** · 04-26-2007, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emc2

Well, i used to go to the gym casually and about 8 weeks ago i had a chat with one of the instructers (who was in mens health :O) and he set me up a 6week plan which ends next monday when i go talk to him again, ive been sticking to a high protein diet throughout.

i dont have dumbells on my workout at all at the minute, just the easybar curls for biceps.

would just doing some reps just on the left side even it out, or should i just try concentrate on putting more effort in that site?

im 6ft 3 175lbs btw

edit:

years :/, ive been making good progress over just this 6 weeks, at the start i could only do 2 dips, 3 sets and now nearing the end im on 9 dips 3 sets just an example though

The majority of your weight lifting can be done with dumbells, and keep reps consistent on each side! Start with your week arm, then do the same amount of reps with your strong arm.

emc2 · 04-26-2007, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skelooth

The majority of your weight lifting can be done with dumbells, and keep reps consistent on each side! Start with your week arm, then do the same amount of reps with your strong arm.

ok, thanks. ill talk to the gym guy about switching to dumbells when i see him on monday.

04-26-2007, 12:06 AM	#1
emc2 Amateur Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 41 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Worried about my left side slacking Hi guys, im new here just joined. my right arm seems to do more work during while im at the gym, its stronger and even a little bigger (not really noticable), even when im doing dips or bicep curls with an easy bar the right arm seems to be doing more even when i purposly try harder with the left to compensate. i thought i should try to fix this problem sooner before the summer when ill be working more often (dont want to end up with a weak arm and a strong one ) does anyone have any advice for me? -Richard

04-26-2007, 12:55 AM	#2
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,183 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 154	Re: Worried about my left side slacking Dumbell work, keeping reps consistent on each side. It's important to remember that EVERYONE'S body is slightly lopsided like this and that no person is truly symmetrical in terms of a mirror image. My left arm used to be a LOT bigger than my right arm being stronger. I have been working with dumbells for almost three years and the size gap is starting to narrow a lot. They used to be over 1/2" difference, now they are ~ 1/4" difference. In fact, the whole left side of my body is slightly larger and holds more fat. It's just part of genetics. I doubt you'll fix it by the summer. It will take years. How long have you been lifting? __________________

04-26-2007, 05:43 AM	#5
TheRock Pro Stature Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 419 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 37	Re: Worried about my left side slacking Word to Dumbbells (+1) __________________ B3457 daß Scheiße

04-26-2007, 05:46 AM	#6
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 11,511 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 299	Re: Worried about my left side slacking Dumbell's 4tw +11!!!!1!1!.

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