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Old 18-05-2008, 08:04 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Left arm letting me down
I've just completed my first week's training/working out and something's that's become increasingly obvious to me is that my left arm is letting me down.

At the beginning of a workout it's not so much a problem but it gets rather frustrating towards the end. While I feel my right arm could go on for a couple more reps my left arm just gives up.

What should I do? Incorporate one night a week (maybe more?) into my routine where I just use my left arm?
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Old 18-05-2008, 08:16 PM   #2 (permalink)
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dumbbells dude, helps single out the weaker arm until they are both equal
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Old 18-05-2008, 08:20 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I've just completed my first week's training/working out and something's that's become increasingly obvious to me is that my left arm is letting me down.

At the beginning of a workout it's not so much a problem but it gets rather frustrating towards the end. While I feel my right arm could go on for a couple more reps my left arm just gives up.

What should I do? Incorporate one night a week (maybe more?) into my routine where I just use my left arm?
its the first week, dont worry about it everyone has a dominant and weak side. your left arm will soon catch up.
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Old 18-05-2008, 08:25 PM   #4 (permalink)
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So just carry on as normal then and maybe do dumbell curls for a while instead of barbell curls?
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Old 18-05-2008, 08:27 PM   #5 (permalink)
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vary them i would

best of both worlds

one week DB next week BB, didnt realize this was your first week, so as wogi said its pretty common
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Old 18-05-2008, 09:55 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Ok then, ideal
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Old 18-05-2008, 10:39 PM   #7 (permalink)
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jmo dumbells for first month or 2. I think it stops you trying to lift too much too soon. Its easy to get carried away when you start out andlifting too much with **** form or barbells.
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Old 18-05-2008, 10:49 PM   #8 (permalink)
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I've made a point of not lifting too much too soon. I know things don't happen over night and everyone has to start somewhere
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I have the same problem Cymru. I discovered today I even stand wonky!! We'll get there in the end...........lol
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It does seem to be easier this week doing dumbell curls instead of barbell curls. I think it's 'cos I'm getting abit more used to it now also.
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aye with weight training beginner gains may even them out quickly, plus time is always on your side,





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Re: Left arm letting me down
I think it must be pretty common. My right arm is much weaker than my left, when using DB's I always feel I could do another 4 or 5 with my left on each set. I've been training for 4 weeks now and it's still quite weak.
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