Single limb lifts??

**Rissole** · 09-10-2002, 08:58 PM

I havn't done many single limb lifts untill now, i have started using GP's workout and that involves a bit of that so here's the question.....
Should i do exactly the same amount of reps on each limb??
Eg: when i do conc curl i do about 25kgs 9 reps with my left arm but i can do 11-12 with the right

should i just do as many as poss on both arms or limit to the weaker??
Any help appreciated, Thanks guys!!

**Mudge** · 09-10-2002, 10:53 PM

I do the same #, I wonder how much that would make things worse. If anything I used to wonder if you should do less with the dominant arm, thankfully the disparity isnt that bad nowdays, my arms are 1/4" different in size.

**gopro** · 09-11-2002, 07:27 AM

Push the weaker arm/leg harder. If it fails early, do a dropset to get the reps equal to or passed the dominant arm.

**Fit Freak** · 09-11-2002, 09:22 AM

I would do the same number of reps on the weak arm as the strong arm. You may just need to rest a brief second or maybe drop the weight. This will help een the strength and also promote improves symmetry.

**Scotty the Body** · 09-11-2002, 09:26 AM

I would also do a drop set on the week arm to get them the same .

**NickB** · 09-11-2002, 03:01 PM

I have the same problem. I was doing a 20p dumbell with my right, and barely 15 with my left. Embarasing that im doing 20 to begin with, but when i couldnt get 15 up, that was just sad

What is a "drop set" ?

**Scotty the Body** · 09-11-2002, 03:19 PM

What is a "drop set" ?

Its where you do say 6 reps, drop the weight, then do another 4 reps with less weight. All for one set.

**NickB** · 09-11-2002, 03:22 PM

Oh, i see.... *adds that*

Do you bring the weight up again on the next set, the drop it down again, too? or just get lower each set?

**Scotty the Body** · 09-11-2002, 03:29 PM

you would start at the same weight again.

**Prince** · 09-11-2002, 03:30 PM

I would do a few extra reps on the weak arm until it gets to the same strength as the stronger arm.

**NickB** · 09-11-2002, 03:53 PM

Cool, thanks for the info.

**Rissole** · 09-11-2002, 05:31 PM

Originally posted by gopro
Push the weaker arm/leg harder. If it fails early, do a dropset to get the reps equal to or passed the dominant arm.

Thanks GP You were right in assuming "arm/leg" I have the same prob with my tri's etc. (my lil bro's in the background saying "say dick.. my left dicks stronger than my right"

say no more)
Anyway i'll do that thanks again guys
Oh and by the way GP your programme's a killer!! Just gettin drilled in the gym

And lovin it

**gopro** · 09-12-2002, 06:06 PM

Originally posted by peetrips

Thanks GP You were right in assuming "arm/leg" I have the same prob with my tri's etc. (my lil bro's in the background saying "say dick.. my left dicks stronger than my right"

say no more)
Anyway i'll do that thanks again guys
Oh and by the way GP your programme's a killer!! Just gettin drilled in the gym

And lovin it

Awesome...I am glad to hear you are doing well on my routine! Keep me posted!

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