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left v right strength

thaibrad
thaibrad
Posts: 1
Joined: 2007/09/02
Australia
2007/11/06, 07:46 AM
What should I do if I cannot complete the same reps/weight with my left arm v right arm. should I use different weights on each arm, or stick with the lighter weight until both arms are equal.
Pemdas
Pemdas
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Joined: 2004/07/22
United States
2007/11/06, 08:44 AM
You don't really want to encourage the imbalance. It is best to start with weaker arm and stop when the weaker arm fails. For example, say that you do 8 rep with left arm. Only do 8 with right even if you can do more.