I have a huge problem everyone. It turns out to be that my right arm is outperforming my left arm in all aspects: biceps, triceps and shoulders. Could anyone suggest me what to do to correct this problem? It is especially noticible with biceps. My right arm is actually harder an bigger then left arm.

I have a huge problem everyone. It turns out to be that my right arm is outperforming my left arm in all aspects: biceps, triceps and shoulders. Could anyone suggest me what to do to correct this problem? It is especially noticible with biceps. My right arm is actually harder an bigger then left arm.
This is pretty normal. My whole left side is stronger than my right side. Just keep working like normal and things should even out eventually.

Most people have some sort of imbalance between left and right sides. First try and concentrate on the weaker arm whenever you use it. Picture it getting bigger and stronger. You must condition the brain to use it as much as the other one.

Also instead of doing Barbell bench press for example do dumbell bench press so each arm is doing the same amount.

If that doesnt work do extra reps or even sets for the weaker side.

My left arm was a lot weaker than my right and I didnt have enough coordination. To fix it I did what I said above plus I tried to use it more in everyday living and I taught myself to play squash with the weaker arm. There is still a small difference there but its a lot better.

Marcus :tucool:

This is pretty normal. My whole left side is stronger than my right side. Just keep working like normal and things should even out eventually.

Thank's for advise John. Will do the best I can.
Also, just for a fact, I noticed that I joined this forum exactly 2 years after I started my transformation. What a coincidence!!! :D

Most people have some sort of imbalance between left and right sides. First try and concentrate on the weaker arm whenever you use it. Picture it getting bigger and stronger. You must condition the brain to use it as much as the other one.

Also instead of doing Barbell bench press for example do dumbell bench press so each arm is doing the same amount.

If that doesnt work do extra reps or even sets for the weaker side.

My left arm was a lot weaker than my right and I didnt have enough coordination. To fix it I did what I said above plus I tried to use it more in everyday living and I taught myself to play squash with the weaker arm. There is still a small difference there but its a lot better.

Marcus :tucool:

Should I concentrate on it now or later when I am at my official bulking phase?

Thank's for advise John. Will do the best I can.
Also, just for a fact, I noticed that I joined this forum exactly 2 years after I started my transformation. What a coincidence!!! :D
Actually, take marcus' advice, it's better than what I said. :tu:

Should I concentrate on it now or later when I am at my official bulking phase?

It cant hurt to concentrate on it now, it doesnt take that much work. You just need consistent awareness of the strength and coordination differences and try and focus on the weaker side during exercises. You probably wont ever get them completlely the same but this should get them close to balancing out. If not just progress through the steps I mentioned above.

Marcus :tucool:

My left arm looks stronger than my right arm. I think it's kinda hard to correct that.

Dumbells are a good idea. You do not want to work your stronger side more than your weaker side, even though your weak side will give out first. Correct the problem as soon as you can, it will only get worse as you continue to work out.

It is natural for one side of your body to be stronger than the other, but if you have been working out for a while now, you need to evaluate your form when lifting weights. If you are using machines or barbells, you need to concentrate on pushing and pulling evenly while you workout. This may require you to drop down the resistance until you can do your exercises with proper form.

I have the same problem with my left arm being weaker than my right. I use dumbells. I also agree that it is best to try to correct the problem now instead of later. If you ignore it, like I have before, you end up continually strengthening one side more than the other. I am sure at one point it would even out, but it never has for me in the past.
The reason I switched to using dumbells is because it is really easy to let your strong side "pull the weight" on a machine. It is easy to use improper form without knowing it. Now that I am using dumbells, I am getting much better results and I am amazed at how fast my left arm is catching up to my right.

Thanks a lot for advice everyone. I am using only free weights, I am not using machines now. I workout with my friend and do the best form I can. When I wokrout with barbells everything seems fine, but when i hie dumbells, that is when I notice the difference. My friend has the same problem and I'll let him know so starting next week we'll concentrate on weaker sides.
I did some research on my own too. And they say it is a common thing and as you progress it should even out. But it is also suggested to try and even out by yorself.
Well, I have another goal. Something to work towards to. :db: :bb:
Thnks for your input.