left side of back lags right

eXpiRaTioN_DatE · 01-25-2008, 05:52 PM

I started lifting when i was about 17 (now 21, stopped lifting about 2 years ago) and within a few months had put on pretty decent muscle mass supplementing only with whey protein and carefully watching my diet. However, as my back further developed, I noticed that the left side of my mid to lower back was noticeably lagging behind my right side in terms of muscle mass. Even after i would lift, I could feel that my right side seemed more worked. I would imagine that it is expected for ones handedness to have an influence on which side of your body is stronger/bigger just due to everyday preferential usage, and I began to take that into account when lifting. Usually i would do a few extra reps or sets with the left side of my body for various exercises. However, I couldnt find anything that would specifically isolate my left back, specifically the middle and lower region. I want to get back into lifting again but before i do, id like to find some exercises that would help my left back catch up with the right. If anyone has any suggestions for isolating this region, or even left vs. right muscle symmetry in general, I'd appreciate it.

Metallibanger · 01-25-2008, 06:37 PM

I assume you have tried one-arm dumbbell rows

Witchblade · 01-25-2008, 07:02 PM

You sure it's not mental? Check my post about 'left arm bigger than right' in the IM Official FAQ thread.

eXpiRaTioN_DatE · 01-25-2008, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Witchblade

You sure it's not mental? Check my post about 'left arm bigger than right' in the IM Official FAQ thread.

haha i wish man. nah, ive had people look at my back and they have commented that the right side is definately bigger than the left. myabe im overreacting a little bit, but i can DEFINATELTY feel a difference in how my back feels after my workout and even during normal everyday activities.

eXpiRaTioN_DatE · 01-26-2008, 05:21 PM

bump??

well if no one has really had this problem, do you think i could get away with doing unilateral rows and deadlifts using really light weight with the right side and the usual resistance with the left?? im probably not gonna start lifting until my college semester is over but by the time i do start, i wanna have this problem fixed so i can concentrate on universal mass building all over my body rather than just the left lower back

Shadowcam · 01-26-2008, 07:35 PM

Is there a strength difference between the left and right lats?

Metallibanger · 01-26-2008, 09:06 PM

Does your gym have isolateral machines? Check out these exercises
Hammer Strength Close Grip Pull Down: Exercise Program to Strengthen the Back | Expert Village Videos
Hammer Strength Isolateral Row : Exercises for Increasing Back Strength | Expert Village Videos

01-25-2008, 05:52 PM	#1
eXpiRaTioN_DatE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: s Posts: 3	left side of back lags right I started lifting when i was about 17 (now 21, stopped lifting about 2 years ago) and within a few months had put on pretty decent muscle mass supplementing only with whey protein and carefully watching my diet. However, as my back further developed, I noticed that the left side of my mid to lower back was noticeably lagging behind my right side in terms of muscle mass. Even after i would lift, I could feel that my right side seemed more worked. I would imagine that it is expected for ones handedness to have an influence on which side of your body is stronger/bigger just due to everyday preferential usage, and I began to take that into account when lifting. Usually i would do a few extra reps or sets with the left side of my body for various exercises. However, I couldnt find anything that would specifically isolate my left back, specifically the middle and lower region. I want to get back into lifting again but before i do, id like to find some exercises that would help my left back catch up with the right. If anyone has any suggestions for isolating this region, or even left vs. right muscle symmetry in general, I'd appreciate it.

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Witchblade Succinct Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Holland Posts: 4,443 Photos: 2	You sure it's not mental? Check my post about 'left arm bigger than right' in the IM Official FAQ thread.
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01-25-2008, 06:37 PM	#2
Metallibanger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: - Posts: 287 Photos: 13	I assume you have tried one-arm dumbbell rows

01-26-2008, 05:21 PM	#5
eXpiRaTioN_DatE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: s Posts: 3	bump?? well if no one has really had this problem, do you think i could get away with doing unilateral rows and deadlifts using really light weight with the right side and the usual resistance with the left?? im probably not gonna start lifting until my college semester is over but by the time i do start, i wanna have this problem fixed so i can concentrate on universal mass building all over my body rather than just the left lower back

01-26-2008, 07:35 PM	#6
Shadowcam Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 80	Is there a strength difference between the left and right lats?

01-26-2008, 09:06 PM	#7
Metallibanger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: - Posts: 287 Photos: 13	Does your gym have isolateral machines? Check out these exercises Hammer Strength Close Grip Pull Down: Exercise Program to Strengthen the Back \| Expert Village Videos Hammer Strength Isolateral Row : Exercises for Increasing Back Strength \| Expert Village Videos