OHP crooked barbell

[ECGordyn]

At the top of every rep my left hand is higher than my right hand, so that the barbell locks out unevenly. Is this a problem I need to fix? My right arm is generally stronger than my left, so I don't think it's a strength imbalance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcCTdt4Y3xw

BTW, how to embed video? It doesn't work when I copy the "embed link" from youtube.

[Get-n-fit]

the uneveness isn't a big deal, but all you need to do is slow your strong arm down and focus on pushing evenly.


and reply to this post to see how to post youtube vids

[ironwill2008]

At the top of every rep my left hand is higher than my right hand, so that the barbell locks out unevenly. Is this a problem I need to fix? My right arm is generally stronger than my left, so I don't think it's a strength imbalance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcCTdt4Y3xw

BTW, how to embed video? It doesn't work when I copy the "embed link" from youtube.

You may have a structural imbalance due to your genetics. You'll likely need the assistance of a Physical Therapist (not a fitness center personal "trainer!") to sort this out if you feel the need to do so.





As a side note, very few humans are perfectly symmetrical with perfectly-matched limb lengths, etc. Most of us just learn to live with that fact.

[sooby]

provided you have even grip width and are locking out fully with the bar in the same position in your palms, likely a structural imbalance. It isn't that uncommon that somebody might have one shoulder lower than the other, may be stronger and slightly more developed on one side, have a higher hip on one side, uneven limb length etc. If it is a problem it's hard to say, might be, might not be i would enlist the help of a PT to identify what it is exactly if you are so worried about it.

[DCSpartan]

Your grip looks real uneven. See how close your ear is to your left arm? Try bringing it in a little.

[Junsuiakai]

Your grip looks real uneven. See how close your ear is to your left arm? Try bringing it in a little.

Probably from one shoulder, or lat, being tighter than the other side. My girl had this problem on bench, but it was an easy fix. Just get somebody to adjust it while you are lifting, so you can see/feel the difference.

[ECGordyn]

Thanks all. I see my left arm is close to my ear, but I don't think it's because of uneven grip. I line up the quick of my thumbnails with the edge of the knurling every time. Also, had gf take pics of my arms overhead, and they both look exactly the same. And no unevenness when I press a broomstick.
Actually I think it's some tightness in my right shoulder, rotator cuff or something. When I do overhead pulls, I have to shake out my right shoulder to make it feel "right" before pulling. So I'll start some rotator cuff exercises and update if anything interesting comes up.

[RK42]

Yes, I think it originates in the shoulders. It looks like the left shoulder shrugs up farther than the right. I stopped the video at the top position of one of the reps, and the top line of the left shoulder was angled up about 30 degrees, while the right side was pretty much horizontal.