Pre BUD/s and work out questions

[jeffj]

Hey,
I past the PST for to get my contract updated about a 2 weeks ago. I have been training even before that for what I have been told is "Pre BUD/s" then "BUD/s". My main question has to do with strength. Right now I have a work out mainly working around squats and bench. I feel one arm is doing most of the work(one arm push can go up and down much faster then the other leaving the other one to catch up) and when I try to balance it I feel I'm setting myself back.

Is there any thing that anyone can think of such as an exercise or machine that would help even both arms out w/o setting me back? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanx,
Jeff J

[williada]

The only thing that comes to mind is doing your bench work with dumbbells for a while so your "strong" side can't compensate for your "weak" side and your weak side should start to catch up. You may feel like your not working your strong side as hard as you'd like (you'll at least maintain), but if you're not feeling unbalanced and awkward, it will probably be worth it over time.

[jayjay]

I would tell you to continue with your flat bench workout just like you are and keep pushing yourself to keep it EVEN. When your done with your sets I'd go to the dumbbells and do the same workout but with dumbbells. It will allow both your arms and chest to do equal amount of pushing. Meaning it will get stronger as the days go on.. So do your sets of bench press with the barbell then go to the dumbbells. Do atleast 3 sets of 8-15 no less then 8 so use a weight you know you can do properly after doing the barbell bench.

[bigv123]

Jeff J,

This is a common condition and nothing to get too worried about. It's very common as you get closer and closer to your physiological maximum. Very often, but not always, this is also tied to handedness (the tendency to use one hand over the other) and the recruitment of motor neurons. If you're right handed, you can "feel" that it's slightly stronger than your left. This is due to better motor neuron recruitment in the neural pathway. I happen to be somewhat ambidextrous and even I still have some of this.

If the discrepancy is large enough to trouble you, Williada is right. Incorporate more dumbbell weight work and try to use movements where your hands are not linked. You may have to get creative...kettle bells are wonderful for this.

V

[thatguy2695]

Big v is that why when doing curls your left arm will fail when your right can still do like one more?

[bigv123]

Yes...exactly.

V