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Earlier failure on left arm

  • 12-06-2012 9:23am
    #1
    John83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 378 ✭✭


    Hi guys,

    My left arm is failing a little earlier than my right (I'm right handed) during bicep routine. I had been doing 3x10 DB bicep curls followed by isolated curls to failure on each arm. This was fine and my left was maybe reaching failure around 1 rep before the right but I could push through.

    I've recently introduced a DB hammer curl - so routine is now 2x10 followed by 2x10 standard curl. But I've noticed on the hammer curl my left is failing 4-5 reps before my right on the second set.

    What would you guys suggest to rectify this? Or is it just normal because I'm right handed and so will obviously have more strength in that arm?


Comments

  • #2
    xgtdec
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 821 ✭✭✭xgtdec


    I wouldnt say there a whole lot "wrong" with that, one arm/leg/side is quite often a little weaker/stronger than the other, the important thing is that your form is good...and you dont do extra reps on the left to "balance it out";)


  • #3
    Liam90
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 645 ✭✭✭Liam90


    Don't worry it is very common, your left arm should catch up in time.


  • #4
    John83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 378 ✭✭John83


    Cheers guys. So when my left fails should I stop the set so my right arm is going further ahead?


  • #5
    theKramer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 625 ✭✭✭theKramer


    It would be better to take a 30 second break and try and finish the set.
    You get a better feeling of accomplishment then. If you "quit" early, it doesnt do good for your motivation.

    I have the opposite problem, in that my left arm is stronger than my right, so I do the same amounts but need to give my weaker arm a short breather before finishing the set.
    You can also do an extra half set on the left arm to work it out more.


  • #6
    meijin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,300 ✭✭✭meijin


    Do the weaker side first, then do the same weight/sets/reps on the stronger side. If you're training both sides simultaneously then finish when the weaker side fails and use that as a guidance for future workouts.

    Unless you want the imbalance to grow bigger?


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  • #7
    Hanley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,981 ✭✭✭✭Hanley


    meijin wrote: »
    Do the weaker side first, then do the same weight/sets/reps on the stronger side. If you're training both sides simultaneously then finish when the weaker side fails and use that as a guidance for future workouts.

    Unless you want the imbalance to grow bigger?

    Good advice.


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