Bench problems due to uneven lats crew

[k1ngkung]

My left lat is smaller than right lat. So at bottom of bench press when I tuck elbows I can feel my left elbow is closer to my body than right. When I press, my right arm has trouble locking out. Only really becomes problem when going heavy or at end of higher rep set. Anyone else have this problem? Inb4 just even out lats. Anyone have suggestion on how to solve this problem?

[adamsz]

Off the top of my head - try some unilateral training for your lats/back. Find a machine - or freeweights like DBs - where you can do each side independently and aim for the same reps on each side. Or even do less reps with your stronger side to try and let your weaker side catch up.

DB rows work great, but I personaly love the hammer strength plate-loaded row machines like these:

[pntbll687]

My left lat is smaller than right lat. So at bottom of bench press when I tuck elbows I can feel my left elbow is closer to my body than right. When I press, my right arm has trouble locking out. Only really becomes problem when going heavy or at end of higher rep set. Anyone else have this problem? Inb4 just even out lats. Anyone have suggestion on how to solve this problem?

Even your lats by doing some unilateral work. Db rows, 1 handed machine rows. Start with the stronger side and try to match reps with the weaker side. It's ok to use a rest pause style if needed to match reps.