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    ulyssesnitrate9
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    Hey, alright, so I have this horrible problem. I can ride one-footed
    and idle, and even idle back and forth while shifting my weight so I
    can stay in one spot but basically do "degree" idle rolls to the right
    until I'm 90, 180, even 360 degrees around (and can keep going).

    Problem is, I can only do all of this stuff with my right leg. I can
    only static-mount a giraffe with my left leg; can't ride one-footed
    with my left as my right foot can barely leave the pedal, and while
    idling is alright with the left, I can't rock back and forth with ease,
    nor shift my weight very well so I'm idle-rolling to the left side.

    Is this normal? I know there's talk about "the dominant leg/foot", but
    I'm curious to know if it will continue to be as such, or if it's just
    a matter of putting the left leg to more use? I don't want lopsided
    legs!

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    Basically, you need to train the leg you don't use much. If you repeat
    an action your muscles "remember" what they did and it gets easier. The
    less dominant leg has not been used, so just start small and then it
    should get stronger and you'll be more confident in riding with the
    other side.

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    Basically, you need to train the leg you don't use much. If you repeat
    an action your muscles "remember" what they did and it gets easier. The
    less dominant leg has not been used, so just start small and then it
    should get stronger and you'll be more confident in riding with the
    other side.

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    Basically, you need to train the leg you don't use much. If you repeat
    an action your muscles "remember" what they did and it gets easier. The
    less dominant leg has not been used, so just start small and then it
    should get stronger and you'll be more confident in riding with the
    other side.

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    CoreTechs said:

    Basically, you need to train the leg you don't use much. If you repeat
    an action your muscles "remember" what they did and it gets easier. The
    less dominant leg has not been used, so just start small and then it
    should get stronger and you'll be more confident in riding with the
    other side.

    what he said

    i thought you meant one leg was longer than the other. which a friend
    has that problem. it is only 1/2 and inch or so, so it isnt that bad.

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    gordito8me said:

    it's like running across the highway at rush hour. Dangerous, stupid,
    but not really that fun.

    skianduniaddict said:

    never give 4 teenagers a camera... they go crazy

    johnfoss said:

    Yes, being old makes you stupid.


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    CoreTechs said:

    Basically, you need to train the leg you don't use much. If you repeat
    an action your muscles "remember" what they did and it gets easier. The
    less dominant leg has not been used, so just start small and then it
    should get stronger and you'll be more confident in riding with the
    other side.

    what he said

    i thought you meant one leg was longer than the other. which a friend
    has that problem. it is only 1/2 and inch or so, so it isnt that bad.

    --
    torkerdx

    gordito8me said:

    it's like running across the highway at rush hour. Dangerous, stupid,
    but not really that fun.

    skianduniaddict said:

    never give 4 teenagers a camera... they go crazy

    johnfoss said:

    Yes, being old makes you stupid.


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