How To Fix A Muscle Imbalance

12 Dec 2024 · 1 min

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In this short instructional video, the presenter explains a simple protocol for correcting a left‑right strength imbalance. The key steps are: (1) choose a weight that the weaker side can lift for the target rep range, and use that same weight for both sides; (2) perform the set until the weaker side approaches failure, then stop; (3) rest for about 15 seconds; (4) immediately do an additional 2‑5 repetitions using only the weaker side. Repeating this approach over time should bring the stronger and weaker sides to equal strength.

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My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius. My name is Jeff. If one side of your body is stronger than the other, then here's exactly what you're going to do to fix it. First, don't use a heavier weight on the side that is stronger. Instead, grab a weight that you can do for your weaker side and then just use that same weight for both sides. And then after your weaker side is getting close to failure, stop the set, wait about 15 seconds, and then do an extra 2 to 5 reps on the weaker side. This will fix the imbalance and make you have the same strength on both sides.