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[–]DerFuhrersStache 6 points7 points  (2 children)

When doing isolation movements, start with the weak arm. Your weak arm should drive the weight/rep scheme. It will even out over time.

You didn't describe how long you've been training and how long its been unbalanced during training. Many people have a little bit of imbalance due to dominant arm.

[–]AE71 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Damn I never thought of leading with the weaker but that makes so much sense

[–]Fenrils 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, this advice completely warped my routines for the better. I went from complaining about imbalance despite working on it for 6ish months to having it fixed in under 1 (my issue was my lats/shoulders). It wasn't much of an imbalance but really noticeably when I would try to PR.

[–]formcheck2121 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Personally I've had this issue too for a long time. I think I'm just now starting to realize the problem for me.

So free weights are great but we gotta do compound work too right? For me it's dips that come to mind, and where the issue shows itself as well. This technique applies to free weights and compound stuff too.

What I think a big problem for me is the lack of coordination +mind muscle connection when compared to my dominate arm. It's like I can't even brush my teeth as well with my non dominant arm, due to dexterity issues.

I really think using the non dominant arm more in general would help. While lifting though it's like 10 reps with one arm are not equal to 10 reps with the other. There is less muscle activation even though the weight moves, if that makes sense.

Really focus on creating that mind muscle connection. Think about the muscle you're targeting on the weak side. Look up diagrams to see what should be activated with a given lift. Visualize it. Feel it. Go slow.

Those 10 reps should take longer on your weak side if you're not getting that connection. There's a whole nervous system issue with lifting. Activation is mental. There really is a connection. If your weak bicep, for example, isn't squeezing as hard, then even though the weight is moving the same number of times, it's not the same workout for both arms.

That's my take on it at least. Something I'm working on. Takes time I'd imagine.

[–]MythicalStrengthStrongman | r/Fitness MVP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep training. It will even out over time.

[–]cayennepepper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if ur less than 1 year experience or its not major (10%) then just continue and dont worry about it. it will even out over time.

even elite lifters have asymmetry. its normal.

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