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How do I balance my workout?

Asked by Zone36 (416points) January 12th, 2010

I’ve been doing some muscle building and it’s been going well.

But I noticed recently that my left side it getting bigger than my right. That’s kind of a given since my left hand is dominant. There is an obvious difference in my pecs and biceps.

How can I get my right caught up with my left, but while not changing my workout too much.

Like, would using my right arm more for daily things help out?

Should I cut back on 25% of my normal workout and use that energy towards the right side?

Add 25% with a focus on the right?

The reason I don’t want to change my workout too much is that it provides consistent and good gradual progress. And I’ve never had sore muscles the next day.

I don’t use any weights. I just do push ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, etc…

Now don’t tell me “You should be using weights.” Or other things unrelated to what I’m asking.

I want to know exercises to help my right side catch up or a good way to redistribute my exercises.

Example of my workout
Exercise 1: REGULAR CHINNING – Ten reps, flush set with Triceps Chair Push-ups
Exercise 2: TRICEPS CHAIR PUSH-UPS – Ten reps, complete two flush sets.
Exercise 3: PARALLEL DIPS – Ten reps, flush set with Elevated Feet Push-ups
Exercise 4: ELEVATED FEET PUSH-UPS – 10 reps, complete two flush sets.
Exercise 5: CHIN-UP to the REAR – Two sets 12 reps.
Exercise 6: ONE-LEGGED SQUATS – Two sets of 8 reps.
Exercise 7: CALF RAISES – Two sets of 20 reps apiece with each leg.
Exercise 8: SIT-UPS – One set of as many reps as you can perform.

Don’t criticize my workout, just give me ideas to help balance out my build.

Thanks

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