Right arm bigger than Left

[tehRonskie]

So my right arm is bigger than my left as I can really notice it with the delts when I touch it as well as the bicep and triceps when I flex them, my gym instructor said it is normal and it mostly happens to people who prefer to use barbells instead of dumbbells as he said dumbbells are much better because each arm really work their selves unlike with barbell, they do the job together.

How do I get them balanced? it doesn't look unbalanced though when looking at the mirror in relax pose but when I flex them, the other one looks bigger...

And here is my workout routine, it's my modified version of Coolcicada's PPL, what do you guys think? is it bad or no?


Flat Barbell Bench Press: 3x10
Seated Barbell Overhead Press: 3x5
Incline Barbell Bench Press: 3x10
Dumbbell Side Lateral Raise: 3x10-12
Rope Pushdowns (circuit machine): 3x10-12
Overhead Dumbbell Extension or similar triceps exercise: 3x10-12
Shrugs(circuit machine or dumbbells): 3x10-12

Pull (Back/Biceps):

Deadlift
Barbell Rows: 3x5
Lat Pulldowns : 3x8-10
Face-pulls: 3x12
Barbell Bicep Curls (Alternate between close and normal grip): 4x-10-12
Hammer Curls: 3x10-12

Legs & Abs (Quad/Ham/Calves/Abs ):

Deep Barbell Squats: 4x5-6
Leg Extensions (circuit machine): 3x10-12
Hamstring Curls (circuit machine): 3x10-12
Standing Calf Raises (circuit machine): 5x10-12

Seated Knee-ups Raises 3x25
Oblique Cable Crunch 4x12 (2 per side)
Hanging Leg Raises 3x15
Decline Russian Twists 3x12

I do them P/P/L/P/P/L/REST in a week.

 

[nodnarbusn]

Ill bet you jerk it with your right.

Trade up, profit.

 

[Bangclaw]

So start some dumbbell hammercurl work! Works your core and targeted muscle group. I love hammer curls.

 

[JlVE]

The trainer is right.

Generally, when you use a barbell you're concentrating the force to curl or push with the arm you most favor in every day activities.

If you favor barbells - add the same set w/ dumbbells.

Flat barbell bench press 3x10
Flat dumbbell press 3x10

You can alt the weight but it'll help with your arm issue.

 

[Dalpra]

Have the same problem. Have made progress though.

Legit start fapping with your left hand and target it a little bit more when your training arms. It's really that simple.

 

[xEdgaar]

Off-Topic : Tryndamere " My right arm is a lot stronger than my left arm. "

OT: Start fapping with your left hand.

 

[Magickidkac]

Same issue here. I think we all know why. We all get more exercise with our right hand.

 

[tehRonskie]

Thank you guys.

 

[PhucUp]

When I was about 14 or so I realized my right arm was buff as hell while the left was a sack of fat so I decided to switch it up and work my left arm into the beat the meat routine, at first It will feel weird since your left arm muscles aren't very developed do to being right handed in everything from jacking it in bed to throwing a ball. So after a year or so using mostly the left hand the muscles evened out quite nicely. Hope this helps

 

[reddogwwa]

As soon as I read the title I said more dumbbell work haha...honestly your trainer had it right! Now barbell curls are usually the holy grail of curls but you seem to favor one side, which is definitely common to have a stronger more comfortable side etc. . .My advice to you would be to hit dumbbells more often, you're not limited to just dumbbells though if you're lifting at a gym!

Give cable curls with the single handle a shot! Personally I love them, an example of something I like to do as my last bicep workout is cable curl drop set.

Play around with the weight and figure out which weight will allow you to do 8-10 reps. Once you've figured that out bang out that set each arm, right from there no breaks in between your sets jump into it again at the same weight and knock out as many as you can each arm (shouldn't be more than your last set, if it is you didn't go heavy enough) Then drop a plate and repeat, drop a plate and repeat until the weight is just too low for you to feel it.

Make sure you give a nice squeeze at the top of the curl, and no half repping! Make sure you arm comes all the way down until its straight....also on the way down take advantage of the resistance from the cable and bring it down nice and slow! You'll feel it burning, its a good one!

 

[tehRonskie]

As soon as I read the title I said more dumbbell work haha...honestly your trainer had it right! Now barbell curls are usually the holy grail of curls but you seem to favor one side, which is definitely common to have a stronger more comfortable side etc. . .My advice to you would be to hit dumbbells more often, you're not limited to just dumbbells though if you're lifting at a gym!

Give cable curls with the single handle a shot! Personally I love them, an example of something I like to do as my last bicep workout is cable curl drop set.

Play around with the weight and figure out which weight will allow you to do 8-10 reps. Once you've figured that out bang out that set each arm, right from there no breaks in between your sets jump into it again at the same weight and knock out as many as you can each arm (shouldn't be more than your last set, if it is you didn't go heavy enough) Then drop a plate and repeat, drop a plate and repeat until the weight is just too low for you to feel it.

Make sure you give a nice squeeze at the top of the curl, and no half repping! Make sure you arm comes all the way down until its straight....also on the way down take advantage of the resistance from the cable and bring it down nice and slow! You'll feel it burning, its a good one!

Okay haha thanks for that!

 

[X4NRSA]

your dominant arm will be slightly bigger than your other.

 

[potato]

Gl, my right arm especially my biceps is noticeably bigger than my left. Guess I have to start masturbatinng with my left hand now.

 

[Jack]

Gl, my right arm especially my biceps is noticeably bigger than my left. Guess I have to start masturbatinng with my left hand now.

I switched up to my left ages ago (I am right handed) but my right forearm, bicep etc are still bigger than my left.