I have trouble getting an equal pump in both sides of my chest when I bench. My left pec is getting more of a workout than my right. This is even so when I'm using dumb bells. How can I even it out?
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Thread: Chest question!
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06-21-2007, 07:47 AM #1Registered User
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Chest question!
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06-21-2007, 02:43 PM #2Smolov kicked my a$$
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Try a slight increase in weight on your weak side (the one not getting the pump). When I say slight, I mean 5 lbs at the most.
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06-21-2007, 03:04 PM #3Registered User
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Use a mirror (or a buddy) to watch your form. You may have an imbalance that is difficult to see from the 1st person view. As well as the above excellent advice.
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06-22-2007, 12:11 PM #4Registered User
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Thanks!
I'll give those a try! I've been doing tri's first so I can isolate the pecs better, it's been working.
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06-22-2007, 02:01 PM #5All Natural
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I would, in your case, take one dumbell and do one-handed dumbell presses and switch to the other side and do the same thing. Train each side the same number of reps. Usually this helps even out the imbalance. Give it a try.
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