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Difference in muscle strength in each arm
Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:29 pm
Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:29 pm
So I just got back into the gym after nearly 3 years of absence.
I noticed yesterday that I can do dumbbell curls easier with my left arm, but then today on incline bench I was leading with my right arm while my left arm's elbow was still a little bent and trying to catch up.
Does this mean there's an imbalance between my biceps and chest muscles on each side? Or is there an easy way I can correct this. I try going slow, but it still happens slightly. Maybe I'm just weaker in different areas
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Also, this isn't related but I'm trying to get some whey protein ordered and bodybuilding.com is selling it for $34 and change with a buy 2 get 1 free deal. I call up complete nutrition to see their price and guy tells me he's got the best deal around and matches wholesale prices.. $43. I was nice and declined, but why the difference?
I noticed yesterday that I can do dumbbell curls easier with my left arm, but then today on incline bench I was leading with my right arm while my left arm's elbow was still a little bent and trying to catch up.
Does this mean there's an imbalance between my biceps and chest muscles on each side? Or is there an easy way I can correct this. I try going slow, but it still happens slightly. Maybe I'm just weaker in different areas
. Also, this isn't related but I'm trying to get some whey protein ordered and bodybuilding.com is selling it for $34 and change with a buy 2 get 1 free deal. I call up complete nutrition to see their price and guy tells me he's got the best deal around and matches wholesale prices.. $43. I was nice and declined, but why the difference?
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Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:29 pm to dualed
quit jerkin off so much bro
Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:30 pm to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
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quit jerkin off so much bro
Original.
Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:30 pm to dualed
I have the same issues. I just try to incorporate some single arm movements into my routine.
Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:31 pm to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
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quit jerkin off so much bro
I came in to post this.
Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:31 pm to dualed
It can have a lot to do with joint strength also.
I know personally my left bicep and brach arm a tiny tiny bit smaller than on my right arm (im right handed) although my left arm is stronger and has less fatigue.
I know personally my left bicep and brach arm a tiny tiny bit smaller than on my right arm (im right handed) although my left arm is stronger and has less fatigue.
Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:37 pm to dualed
I started working out after a long break.
I was immensely stronger in my left arm. I figured out it was the arm I carried my son in.
I was immensely stronger in my left arm. I figured out it was the arm I carried my son in.
Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:38 pm to eitek1
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I figured out it was the arm I carried my millions of unborn sons in
fify
Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:39 pm to mouton
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I have the same issues. I just try to incorporate some single arm movements into my routine.
Guess I'll have to try something like this out.
quote:
quit jerkin off so much
I use my left hand to whip it FWIW
Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:40 pm to dualed
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This post was edited on 12/27/14 at 2:13 am
Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:43 pm to Negative Nomad
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It's normal. Happens with leg strength too. You have a dominate arm and leg. Nothing unusual.
It may be normal, but i was just worried about it affecting my workouts. like my left side wont get the same benefit if its lagging behind, right? ill give it a week or so longer and if it continues ill just do some isolated stuff with the left arm like the poster above suggested
Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:45 pm to Negative Nomad
you ever watch the tennis players on tv? their arms are drastically different sizes
Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:47 pm to dualed
my left arm is definitely stronger than my right (right hand dominate). I just chalk it up to having semi-retard strength
Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:54 pm to dualed
Are you right handed?
It believe it is natural for your non-dominant hand/side to be stronger. We tend to use our non-dominant side for activities which require gross motor skills, leaving our dominant side free to handle activities which require fine motor skills.
For instance, if you're carrying something, you would tend to carry it in your non-dominant hand while leaving your dominant hand to open doors/operate other things that require fine motor skills.
The difference will diminish as you lift.
It believe it is natural for your non-dominant hand/side to be stronger. We tend to use our non-dominant side for activities which require gross motor skills, leaving our dominant side free to handle activities which require fine motor skills.
For instance, if you're carrying something, you would tend to carry it in your non-dominant hand while leaving your dominant hand to open doors/operate other things that require fine motor skills.
The difference will diminish as you lift.
Posted on 7/8/14 at 3:55 pm to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
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I figured out it was the arm I carried my millions of unborn sons in
Posted on 7/8/14 at 4:02 pm to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
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quit jerkin off so much bro with the same hand
FIFY
Posted on 7/8/14 at 4:11 pm to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
Nope. Keep fapping-just alternate hands.
Posted on 7/8/14 at 5:05 pm to LSUDropout
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Are you right handed?
It believe it is natural for your non-dominant hand/side to be stronger. We tend to use our non-dominant side for activities which require gross motor skills, leaving our dominant side free to handle activities which require fine motor skills.
For instance, if you're carrying something, you would tend to carry it in your non-dominant hand while leaving your dominant hand to open doors/operate other things that require fine motor skills.
The difference will diminish as you lift.
I am right handed. Makes sense
Posted on 7/8/14 at 5:45 pm to dualed
I would think your dominant arm would definitely be stronger after 3 years of weight inactivity. Eventually it should even out as you become more accustomed to the bicep workouts.
As far as protein, I have purchased from every supplement source you can think of. Go for bodybuilding.com. It has the best products and the best prices by far. Don't believe me? Go to a GNC and compare. For example, I just bought a 12 pack of protein bars on BB.com. Price $25. Price at GNC: $44.
GNC is a fricking rip off.
Make sure to keep your mind focused on constantly improving yourself so you don't get burnt out. Good luck!
As far as protein, I have purchased from every supplement source you can think of. Go for bodybuilding.com. It has the best products and the best prices by far. Don't believe me? Go to a GNC and compare. For example, I just bought a 12 pack of protein bars on BB.com. Price $25. Price at GNC: $44.
GNC is a fricking rip off.
Make sure to keep your mind focused on constantly improving yourself so you don't get burnt out. Good luck!
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