Just started going to the gym last month. At first was doing cardio and then using machines. Yesterday did a few exercises with free weights. On one, a triceps exercise, I was working the two arms separately. I'm right handed and my right arm was noticeable stronger and I could do more reps with it.
So how important is it to equalize the two sides of the body (considering I'm not trying to pose or the like) and how should I go about it?
Should I stick to machines for a while?
Maybe do just what the left can do, thinking the left will be maxing at that and hence growing and the right will just be getting an easier workout until the left catches up?
"jabadoodle" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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Just started going to the gym last month. At first was doing cardio and then using machines. Yesterday did a few exercises with free weights. On one, a triceps exercise, I was working the two arms separately. I'm right handed and my right arm was noticeable stronger and I could do more reps with it.
So how important is it to equalize the two sides of the body (considering I'm not trying to pose or the like) and how should I go about it?
Should I stick to machines for a while?
Maybe do just what the left can do, thinking the left will be maxing at that and hence growing and the right will just be getting an easier workout until the left catches up?
Or do I do extra sets on just the left?
Thanks for any advice, Gary
I got the same thing going, I'm curious to hear the answers from the "pros" out here. For myself I just work both sides the same until the weaker on catches up. but I'm not sure it's the right way to do it.. C'mon guys, what's right?
Will~ (on a new computer with working arrows and an actual mouse ! aren't you proud of me David???)
Just started going to the gym last month. At first was doing cardio and then using machines. Yesterday did a few exercises with free weights. On one, a triceps exercise, I was working the two arms separately. I'm right handed and my right arm was noticeable stronger and I could do more reps with it.
So how important is it to equalize the two sides of the body (considering I'm not trying to pose or the like) and how should I go about it?
Should I stick to machines for a while?
Maybe do just what the left can do, thinking the left will be maxing at that and hence growing and the right will just be getting an easier workout until the left catches up?
Or do I do extra sets on just the left?
Thanks for any advice,
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I got the same thing going, I'm curious to hear the answers from the "pros" out here. For myself I just work both sides the same until the weaker on catches up. but I'm not sure it's the right way to do it.. C'mon guys, what's right?
Will~ (on a new computer with working arrows and an actual mouse ! aren't you proud of me David???)
I owe you $10. Visit Las Vegas and I'll buy you dinner.
Just started going to the gym last month. At first was doing cardio and then using machines. Yesterday did a few exercises with free weights. On one, a triceps exercise, I was working the two arms separately. I'm right handed and my right arm was noticeable stronger and I could do more reps with it.
So how important is it to equalize the two sides of the body (considering I'm not trying to pose or the like) and how should I go about it?
Should I stick to machines for a while?
Maybe do just what the left can do, thinking the left will be maxing at that and hence growing and the right will just be getting an easier workout until the left catches up?
Or do I do extra sets on just the left?
Thanks for any advice,
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I got the same thing going, I'm curious to hear the answers from the "pros" out here. For myself I just work both sides the same until the weaker on catches up. but I'm not sure it's the right way to do it.. C'mon guys, what's right?
Will~ (on a new computer with working arrows and an actual mouse ! aren't you proud of me David???)
I owe you $10. Visit Las Vegas and I'll buy you dinner.
David
You shouldn't have mentioned the sig. She might've simply forgotten to add it.
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"jabadoodle" <[email hidden]> wrote >> > Just started going to the gym last month. At first was doing cardio > and then using machines. Yesterday did a few exercises with free > weights. On one, a triceps exercise, I was working the two arms > separately. I'm right handed and my right arm was noticeable > stronger and I could do more reps with it. > > So how important is it to equalize the two sides of the body > (considering I'm not trying to pose or the like) and how should > I go about it? > > Should I stick to machines for a while? > > Maybe do just what the left can do, thinking the left will be > maxing at that and hence growing and the right will just be > getting an easier workout until the left catches up? > > Or do I do extra sets on just the left? > > Thanks for any advice,
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I got the same thing going, I'm curious to hear the answers from the "pros" out here. For myself I just work both sides the same until the weaker on catches up. but I'm not sure it's the right way to do it.. C'mon guys, what's right?
Will~ (on a new computer with working arrows and an actual mouse ! aren't you proud of me David???)
I owe you $10. Visit Las Vegas and I'll buy you dinner.
David
You shouldn't have mentioned the sig. She might've simply forgotten to add it.
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"jabadoodle" <[email hidden]> wrote >>
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Just started going to the gym last month. At first was doing cardio and then using machines. Yesterday did a few exercises with free weights. On one, a triceps exercise, I was working the two arms separately. I'm right handed and my right arm was noticeable stronger and I could do more reps with it.
So how important is it to equalize the two sides of the body (considering I'm not trying to pose or the like) and how should I go about it?
Should I stick to machines for a while?
Maybe do just what the left can do, thinking the left will be maxing at that and hence growing and the right will just be getting an easier workout until the left catches up?
Or do I do extra sets on just the left?
Thanks for any advice,
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I got the same thing going, I'm curious to hear the answers from the "pros" out here. For myself I just work both sides the same until the weaker on catches up. but I'm not sure it's the right way to do it.. C'mon guys, what's right?
Will~ (on a new computer with working arrows and an actual mouse ! aren't you proud of me David???)
I owe you $10. Visit Las Vegas and I'll buy you dinner.
David
Now on the question... what does one do when one side is significantly stronger than the other? My right hand (arm) is more agile but my left hand (arm) is much stronger.. now what? Will~
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Just started going to the gym last month. At first was doing cardio and then using machines. Yesterday did a few exercises with free weights. On one, a triceps exercise, I was working the two arms separately. I'm right handed and my right arm was noticeable stronger and I could do more reps with it.
So how important is it to equalize the two sides of the body (considering I'm not trying to pose or the like) and how should I go about it?
Should I stick to machines for a while?
Maybe do just what the left can do, thinking the left will be maxing at that and hence growing and the right will just be getting an easier workout until the left catches up?
Or do I do extra sets on just the left?
Do exercises that don't isolate either arm, like skull crushers, two-handed push downs, and dips (with proper form). They'll eventually equalize to some degree.
I got the same thing going, I'm curious to hear the answers from the "pros" out here. For myself I just work both sides the same until the weaker on catches up. but I'm not sure it's the right way to do it.. C'mon guys, what's right?
Will~ (on a new computer with working arrows and an actual mouse ! aren't you proud of me David???)
Now on the question... what does one do when one side is significantly stronger than the other? My right hand (arm) is more agile but my left hand (arm) is much stronger.. now what? Will~
Well do what men do when we have that problem, masturbate with your other hand every other day.
"jabadoodle" <[email hidden]> wrote >> > Just started going to the gym last month. At first was doing cardio > and then using machines. Yesterday did a few exercises with free > weights. On one, a triceps exercise, I was working the two arms > separately. I'm right handed and my right arm was noticeable > stronger and I could do more reps with it. > > So how important is it to equalize the two sides of the body > (considering I'm not trying to pose or the like) and how should > I go about it? > > Should I stick to machines for a while? > > Maybe do just what the left can do, thinking the left will be > maxing at that and hence growing and the right will just be > getting an easier workout until the left catches up? > > Or do I do extra sets on just the left? > > Thanks for any advice,
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I got the same thing going, I'm curious to hear the answers from the "pros" out here. For myself I just work both sides the same until the weaker on catches up. but I'm not sure it's the right way to do it.. C'mon guys, what's right?
Will~ (on a new computer with working arrows and an actual mouse ! aren't you proud of me David???)
I owe you $10. Visit Las Vegas and I'll buy you dinner.
Now on the question... what does one do when one side is significantly stronger than the other? My right hand (arm) is more agile but my left hand (arm) is much stronger.. now what?
Hmmm...usually it's guys who have one hand/arm that's stronger and more agile, but, I don't know why.
Unless you're a competitive athlete who needs very symmetrical strength, who cares?
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Willow Herself said:
I got the same thing going, I'm curious to hear the answers from the "pros" out here. For myself I just work both sides the same until the weaker on catches up. but I'm not sure it's the right way to do it.. C'mon guys, what's right?
Will~ (on a new computer with working arrows and an actual mouse ! aren't you proud of me David???)
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Just started going to the gym last month. At first was doing cardio and then using machines. Yesterday did a few exercises with free weights. On one, a triceps exercise, I was working the two arms separately. I'm right handed and my right arm was noticeable stronger and I could do more reps with it.
So how important is it to equalize the two sides of the body (considering I'm not trying to pose or the like) and how should I go about it?
Should I stick to machines for a while?
Maybe do just what the left can do, thinking the left will be maxing at that and hence growing and the right will just be getting an easier workout until the left catches up?
Or do I do extra sets on just the left?
Can you run a little experiment for us? Use heavier weights and more reps with your stronger arm? See how unequal you can make them. Report back.
Willow, you've made huge, major progress here. You're not top-posting. You got rid of the annoying sig. You're asking meaningful questions. You just have one lessons left to learn:
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Just started going to the gym last month. At first was doing cardio and then using machines. Yesterday did a few exercises with free weights. On one, a triceps exercise, I was working the two arms separately. I'm right handed and my right arm was noticeable stronger and I could do more reps with it.
So how important is it to equalize the two sides of the body (considering I'm not trying to pose or the like) and how should I go about it?
Should I stick to machines for a while?
Maybe do just what the left can do, thinking the left will be maxing at that and hence growing and the right will just be getting an easier workout until the left catches up?
Or do I do extra sets on just the left?
Can you run a little experiment for us? Use heavier weights and more reps with your stronger arm? See how unequal you can make them. Report back.
Beside if you remove the troll post in here, there isn't much left really.. It would be very boring to say the least..
But, maybe Dally is suggesting...as if I know what a flaming left wing liberal Massechesetterianite thinks...that if you make it a habit of rep[lying constantly to trolls, others may start to ignore your posts.
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In the hope that you have a joyfull love filled day...
In the hope that the fleas of a thousand camels inhabit your pubic hair...
No, because the fleas might get on her dog, and we wouldn't want poor Gracie to suffer, would we?
