Age 19. Male. 5'11". 155 lbs. Goal weight is 170lbs. I am in shape yet relatively new to weightlifting. I am noticing my left side of my body is developing quicker than my right (left pec, bicep, and tricep are getting bigger than right). I am right handed so I find this weird. When working out I feel a much stronger pump in my left pec than my right, and it is much sorer the next day than the right (I'm assuming since the left is sorer, I somehow worked it harder). I feel as if my form is good and I am lifting equally with each arm. Is this genetic? Any advice?
Answered by Jamie Kerem I don't believe this can be something genetic, and it is strange considering you are right handed and therefore right dominant.
There is a concept called the "mind-muscle connection". It states that you develop a connection between the muscles you use and your brain and when you think about them.
This is why you hear many fitness professionals telling you to really squeeze the muscles as you work out, and to visualize the muscle you are using.
This stems from the thought that thinking about the muscle you are using fires more neurons in your brain and develops further neuron connections associated with that muscle, and also fires more muscle fibers.
You could try visualizing your right side or each specific muscle as you train.
Also, do more exercises utilizing each independent side of your body (single leg lunges vs squats or one arm lateral raies vs both sides)
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.