barbell vs. dumbell -or- left arm vs. right arm

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Hi, Group.

When I do barbell preacher curls my left arm always lags behind and my right arm, and my right arm finishes the reps a little quicker i.e. reaches full contraction first. I realize that I can target my left arm better by using dumbells but I want to even my arms out; currently my right arm is stronger. I don't want my right arm to get too far ahead of my left arm. Should I continue with the barbell curls and hope my left arm catches up or is there a better solution? I do plan on mixing up my biceps routine anyway but for now it's just barbell preacher curls.

I guess another way of asking the same question is what is best method to keep my arms symetrical (strength and size).

Thanks, Max
 
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Start incorporating unilateral work. In short, independant limb work, like DBs for upperbody, lunges and bulgarians for lower.
 
Thanks. If I started doing dumbell curls, using the same weight for each arm, will that allow my left arm to catch up with my right arm more efficiently than using the barbell? I guess it doesn't really matter since I am going to be mixing up my routine anyway, but I'm curious. :)

Cheers, Max
 
HibsMax said:
Thanks. If I started doing dumbell curls, using the same weight for each arm, will that allow my left arm to catch up with my right arm more efficiently than using the barbell? I guess it doesn't really matter since I am going to be mixing up my routine anyway, but I'm curious. :)

Cheers, Max
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Yes, and you should start each set with the left arm, and forcing an extra rep at the end of your last set just for the left arm isn't a bad idea either.

don't increase weight on the right arm until the left arm catches up.
 
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