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biceps - May 12 2008 12:37:53
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Mark D
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hi guys i was wondering as your most used arm is bigger than your weaker arm do you need to work more sets on the weaker arm to get them both the same size??
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RE: biceps - May 12 2008 16:04:48
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Mad Manic
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No, just concentrate on making sure your left arm is doing at least as much work as the right one in barbell movements and start with your left arm in any dumbell movements. Over time it evens out. My left arm is closing in on my right one hehe.
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< Message edited by Mad Manic -- May 12 2008 23:51:36 >
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RE: biceps - May 12 2008 18:10:49
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Definitely not. Try working with dumbbells rather than barbells for stuff like curls, bench, shoulder press etc. This ensures each arm is working independently and that the stronger is not compensating for the weaker one
A small difference in size is quite normal though, and I wouldn't be surprised if you were the only one who notices it
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RE: biceps - May 12 2008 19:53:47
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ziggy
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start with your left arm in any dumbell movements.
MM
Why is this? And dont you mean start with the weakest arm(in case one is left handed)?
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RE: biceps - May 12 2008 23:52:54
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Mad Manic
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Why is this? And dont you mean start with the weakest arm(in case one is left handed)?
LOL come on now no need to be so pedantic, unecessary post or what, everyone knows what I meant.
MM
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RE: biceps - May 13 2008 13:10:30
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Mark D
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thank you for the help guys?
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RE: biceps - May 13 2008 15:14:04
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ziggy
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Why is this? And dont you mean start with the weakest arm(in case one is left handed)?
LOL come on now no need to be so pedantic, unecessary post or what, everyone knows what I meant.
MM
Lol i didnt know what you meant.
I even thought that you meant left arm first even if you didnt have a left arm. :)
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RE: biceps - May 13 2008 22:19:57
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yea i have always had .5" difference in my arms, after 8 years of training there is only a .25" difference haha. maybe 8 more years and they will be even
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RE: biceps - May 14 2008 13:01:15
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Mark D
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thank you guys
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RE: biceps - May 15 2008 10:27:42
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Thank god I thought it was just me!
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