SnakePit

Is it normal for muscle build to be slightly uneven between the dominate side and non-dominate? I correct most of it with dumbbell work on the side, but it's still a tad uneven.

I believe it's just genetics since I lift perfectly(technique wise) and regularly.

Any work tips to solve this? Is this normal?


I mean, I can live with it. It's not some visible difference.

Judoka

Yes but work towards even it i have the same problem when i did bicep workouts and i got tired id start using my hip movement to keep up with my arm...it doesnt work so if you dont already sit down to do bicep curls and such.

But its bigger because its the dominate side for a reason you use it more.

Zapatista

I have this problem too. The way I fixed it was to use dumbells like you said, because if I use something where I use both arms at the same time (like curling a barbell) I use my dominant arm more and my other arm less.

Also, to the best of my knowledge, genetics doesn't have anything to do with one side growing more than another (if you're doing the exact same thing to both arms), so this has something to do with your technique (it probably isn't as perfect as you think) so do both arms seperate. My technique is to start with the arm that is smaller and do dumbell curls with that arm with a specific number of reps and then do my dominant arm with the same amount of reps at the same weight and I make sure that I don't do more reps/sets with my dominant arm than my other arm.

A-5best

You arent training for a body building competition right? It doesnt matter much so long as it is not excessive. If one side is a little bigger than the other I wouldnt really worry.

As far as genetics go, I know some people have uneven lines in their six pack and such, but I dont think it affects muscle growth in terms of symmetry so...

SnakePit

Alright. Thanks guys.

I was just wondering. I do sorta the opposite with a dumbbell as the poster above said. I do free weights, (standing and sitting) "standard" and "locked" (elbows locked into my side). There's a fancy word that I can't remember for it.

I mean, you can't tell from looking at me. It's far from that "drastic".

I notice it a ton with the lower weight (because they're cut and in shape) boxers after they win and flex. I just try and even it out.

I have equal strength. It's a see saw though. (I'm right handed)... at first, my left was bigger than my right (bicep), but through time it became the other way.

My left is thicker, but right "taller".

kishiro

learn to switch hit when your masturbating.

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SnakePit

Already do; thanks.

Brydon

I have the same problem but with different muscle groups. My left pectoral muscle is significantly bigger than my right, especially the upper region which is large on my left pec and barely there on my right pec. This is due to 6 weeks of training using a very old and slightly broken machine which forced me to bench using mainly my left arm and left pec. Ive joined a gym now and im trying to balance it out, the best way ive found is to work out both sides once a week and work out the right side another time on its own. This way its getting twice the workouts of the other side and in theory twice the gains. Ill have to wait a few months to see the results.

pauly_j

My left peck is slightly bigger than my right(muscle wise) so when I work out my nipples look odd because the left one is more angled down. I'm right handed, so I have no idea why. Any tips to even my tits?

Zapatista

Adjust your hand grips on the bench press. I can't remember if you need to make the weight more on your right or your left. Just adjust your grip so one side is longer than the other (rather than gripping directly in the middle) and see which side feels like it's working more and if it is the wrong side, then just adjust to the other side.