how do i fix an arm imbalance?

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hey everyone...here with another question to bother you guys about - when im doing bis or tris or any workout with my arms...naturally since im right handed i can lift more on my right arm...the only problem is i think it is a big imbalance...i used to play football and pushed with my right as i tackled...then i played tennis and have hit so many balls with just my right arm doing all the work...so im guessin these sports + being right handed have led to the imbalance.

on my left arm i can curl 25 lb dumbell no problem...but if i got 30 lbs id struggle...

on my right arm i can curl 35 lb dumbells no problem...i struggle at around 40...

so because of this ive been safe and just doing 3 sets of 25s to make sure i dont work out my right more than my left...but i was wondering how would i make my ENTIRE left arm a little bit stronger? or should i just keep lifting EQUAL weights n reps so that the imbalance doesnt get greater?

thanks in advance

 

[RipStone]

I would use the same weights with both hands. Start exercises with your left hand too. I know it sucks, but be pateint and eventually your left hand will catch up to your right.

 

[MsBeverlyHills]

train both arms at the same weight but on the last set, have the weaker arm outpace the stronger one with more reps. This works best if you have some training experience or you could end up overtraining the the weaker side.

 

[DaPit26]

that's why i like bb's for arms

 

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that's why i like bb's for arms

what are bbs? anyways thanks for your help...i'll keep doing low weight with both arms with a few extra reps with my left...

 

[proken]

Do barbell curls also...... You can safely use heavier weights but do an "off center" curl. It helped me before. just gip the bar farther to the right of center with both hands. Lift heavy, max ot style, just four to five reps, low sets. Gradually move left as weak side catches up.

 

[blut wump]

I've found that over time the imbalance has disappeared. Sorry to thump the same old welkin but stick with the heavy compound movements like barbell bench, rows, military/push press. Over a long time the arms get basically the same amount of heavy work and they forget which was meant to be stronger.

 

[NorgePrecision]

I had an imbalance too when I first started. As long as you keep training both arms with the same weight the imbalance will go away. It's is still somewhat noticable to me that my right arm is a little thicker, so in barbell curls I will move the center further to the right.

 

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I've found that over time the imbalance has disappeared. Sorry to thump the same old welkin but stick with the heavy compound movements like barbell bench, rows, military/push press. Over a long time the arms get basically the same amount of heavy work and they forget which was meant to be stronger.

thanks everyone...barbells sound like the way to go i guess...with my grip a little to the right at first...i was just curious...barbell bench is just when u get on a flat bench and use a bar (sounds dumb, sorry i dont know) and rows are what again? military press sounds very familiar but what does it look like? sorry im pretty bad and don't know all these things that i should know about

 

[JL_204]

thanks everyone...barbells sound like the way to go i guess...with my grip a little to the right at first...i was just curious...barbell bench is just when u get on a flat bench and use a bar (sounds dumb, sorry i dont know) and rows are what again? military press sounds very familiar but what does it look like? sorry im pretty bad and don't know all these things that i should know about

Dont worry about it bro, your here to learn!!!

1) yes thats flat bench

2) rows are when you grab a barbell bend your body 90 degrees and row (pull) the wieght into your stomach while keeping a natural arch in your back.

3)military press is when you sit in a bench thats 90 degrees (like a chair) and press the wieght overhead.

3 of the best upper body excercises right there my friend!!!

 

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Dont worry about it bro, your here to learn!!!

1) yes thats flat bench

2) rows are when you grab a barbell bend your body 90 degrees and row (pull) the wieght into your stomach while keeping a natural arch in your back.

3)military press is when you sit in a bench thats 90 degrees (like a chair) and press the wieght overhead.

3 of the best upper body excercises right there my friend!!!

military press is same thing as shoulder press? cuz i thought shoulder press was when u sit on chair-like bench and push up n touch each other and repeat that

 

[gkp041455]

It sounds like you don't have a lot experience training. Everyone's answers could give you the results you are looking for except that you don't recognize the names of the exercises. This leads me to believe your inexperience. It also leads me to believe that you may be performing exercises incorrectly. I will leave you my email address. Contact me and we can speak directly. I feel you won't solve your issues until someone like myself has had an opportunity to get more involved with your training. If you don't want to contact me, see a competant personal trainer for help. Notice I said competant.

George Pragovich
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