Weaker side becoming dominant?
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rjcelmer
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I have been noticing over the past couple of months that my normally weaker side (left) is starting to become stronger than my normally stronger side (right). I don't see the difference visually (actually, my right side is visually slightly bigger) but when I work out, I notice in the reps.
I have been noticing when doing alternating reps or sets, it is becoming much easier to do the same weight with my left arm than with my right. I have always tried to be symmetrical and do the same weight with each arm and when using them both together, I try to not favor one over the other.
I've seen another topic on symmetry where people have suggested favoring the weaker side (or doing a few more reps) to build it up, but because I've never experienced this before, I'm not sure if it's going to be a trend and remain that way or if my body is going through a phase, etc. Also, it doesn't seem to be concentrated to one muscle or group; I have noticed it pretty much across the board.
Anyone have insight on this? Thanks.
I have been noticing when doing alternating reps or sets, it is becoming much easier to do the same weight with my left arm than with my right. I have always tried to be symmetrical and do the same weight with each arm and when using them both together, I try to not favor one over the other.
I've seen another topic on symmetry where people have suggested favoring the weaker side (or doing a few more reps) to build it up, but because I've never experienced this before, I'm not sure if it's going to be a trend and remain that way or if my body is going through a phase, etc. Also, it doesn't seem to be concentrated to one muscle or group; I have noticed it pretty much across the board.
Anyone have insight on this? Thanks.
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In my case I don't really think of it as a weaker vs stronger side argument. I think it's more of a more-coordinated/less-coordinated argument. I find that I tend to things outside the gym that favor development of the less coordinated side of my body. Any time I unlock a door, I find it easier to get the key in the hole and turn it with my coordinated hand. As a result, the 6 bags of groceries are in my less-coordinated hand (and being supported moreso by the muscles in the less coordinated sie of my body). I find when I do dumbbell presses, the motion seems easier on the coordinated side of my body but that the less coordinated side doesn't fatigue as quickly. I think part of this is because of all the times I use the muscles disproportionately for the less coordinated side when the more coordinated side is doing something that requires dexterity.0
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I'm right handed but have noticed that after 12 months of hitting the gym and six of those hitting weights my left side has improved tremendously. Sometimes I find my right arm becomes tired before my left. I think it's because even though I'm lifting the same I still do a lot with my right arm on a daily basis which maybe tires that side of my body more. Hope that makes sense. I think as long as you train both sides with the same weight you shouldn't have a problem with one arm getting bigger or looking disproportionate.0
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I'm ambidextrous with slightly more dominance to the right side, but due to ulnar injury my left is taking over.. will sort itself out once injury is healed.
I'd suggest a possible injury or form.0
