Uneven chest...

[Dunc1980]

Hi all,
I've been lifting for approximately 5 years now, my problem is training my chest properly, I'm right handed but after a chest workout my left pec is pumped but my right is not! this is noticeable in the size difference even before a workout!

Is this a common thing? I've had advice of a couple of lads in my gym but wanted a second opinion from folk on here!

Any help is appreciated,

My chest workout is normally,

Flat bench 4x12 (bar)
Decline. 4x12 (dumbells)
Cables. 4x15
Hammer strength 4x12

All weights are pushing my muscles, last set is normally done in 2 half, ie- bench = 12.12.12.6.6.

How do I get my right pec to catch up in size,

Many thanks

 

[joeblow12345]

Add in more unilateral reps of underdeveloped side. On cables do 20 reps on right and 15 on left.

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[Dunc1980]

Thanks for the reply, Is it as simple at that! Just do more sets on weaker side!

That would fix the problem, what would fix the cause?

 

[training700]

Yeah haha analyze form and feel as are doing it see if are shifting weight or shoulder placement etc. Could be a cause as well

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[TheSVPdeal]

Do everything with dumbbells

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[Dunc1980]

Do everything with dumbbells

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Thanks

 

[TheSVPdeal]

Thanks

I knew someone with the same problem. He only used dumbbells. He worked light to make a mind/body connection and only increased weight when he had to. A year later he was good.

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[Makethisworkout]

...yeah dumbbells hit the muscles harder anyway due to decreased mechanical advantage (associated with bars and the closed chain; and also greater triceps involvement)

Jon Robinson
BSc (Hons) Exercise Physiology