Difference in Arm Strength

Kyle2886 · 09-26-2008, 01:34 PM

I just started going to the gym, on a regular basis anyways, and I have a definite problem when I lift. My right arm is literally about 3 times stronger than my left. The gym I go to is lifetime and they have a huge range of machines/dumbbells so I have a lot of equipment open to me just not sure what would be the best.

Also, should I cut out exercises that require both arms completely and just single arm activies or no. One thing I definitely notice is after Im done with bench press my left arm is really sore while dont feel a thing on right.

Scarface30 · 09-26-2008, 04:17 PM

stick to only using free weights, not machines. free weights are >> machines.

doing both bi-lateral (both arms) and uni-lateral (single arm) exercises are good, but make sure the majority of the movements you do are compounds (i.e. squats, deadlifts, rows...etc). check the stickies for pretty much every basic rule to setting up a routine, they are awesome!

as for the one arm being stronger, use a weight that you can perform the select amount reps you desire with your weaker arm until they are both on par.

that's just my 2 cents.

**Gazhole** · 09-27-2008, 03:54 AM

What Scar said is dead on.

Just keep training with good, tight, form on all movements and things will sort themselves out.

Unilateral movements are great for this, as has been said.

GoLdeN M 07 · 10-02-2008, 06:37 PM

yea i have the same problem..my right arm is so much stronger than my left

my right is able to db row 100 lbs with 3 or 4 reps and my left cant really do 1

Lost Grizzly · 10-04-2008, 10:23 AM

What everyone said is correct.

Now to get to the bottom of why one arm is stronger than the other. You have way too much activity going on with your right arm and neglect your left. So basically stop playing with yourself so much. Or switch it up to the other arm every other time.

09-26-2008, 01:34 PM	#1
Kyle2886 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 1	Difference in Arm Strength I just started going to the gym, on a regular basis anyways, and I have a definite problem when I lift. My right arm is literally about 3 times stronger than my left. The gym I go to is lifetime and they have a huge range of machines/dumbbells so I have a lot of equipment open to me just not sure what would be the best. Also, should I cut out exercises that require both arms completely and just single arm activies or no. One thing I definitely notice is after Im done with bench press my left arm is really sore while dont feel a thing on right.

09-26-2008, 04:17 PM	#2
Scarface30 C'Nucked Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax, Canada Posts: 2,104 Photos: 6	stick to only using free weights, not machines. free weights are >> machines. doing both bi-lateral (both arms) and uni-lateral (single arm) exercises are good, but make sure the majority of the movements you do are compounds (i.e. squats, deadlifts, rows...etc). check the stickies for pretty much every basic rule to setting up a routine, they are awesome! as for the one arm being stronger, use a weight that you can perform the select amount reps you desire with your weaker arm until they are both on par. that's just my 2 cents. Warning: Seismic Testing Zone

09-27-2008, 03:54 AM	#3
Gazhole iwillmakeyousmelltheglove Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 8,003 Photos: 19	What Scar said is dead on. Just keep training with good, tight, form on all movements and things will sort themselves out. Unilateral movements are great for this, as has been said. http://sdatrainingprograms.blogspot.com - Updated 13/11/09 ***READ THIS FOR TRAINING INFO:*** http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/training/99879-articles-ironmagazineforums-members.html If you want to win the fight, say "I BELIEVE".

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10-02-2008, 06:37 PM	#4
GoLdeN M 07 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mahwah, NJ Posts: 705	yea i have the same problem..my right arm is so much stronger than my left my right is able to db row 100 lbs with 3 or 4 reps and my left cant really do 1

10-04-2008, 10:23 AM	#5
Lost Grizzly Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Near Food Posts: 117	What everyone said is correct. Now to get to the bottom of why one arm is stronger than the other. You have way too much activity going on with your right arm and neglect your left. So basically stop playing with yourself so much. Or switch it up to the other arm every other time.