Body imbalance issues. Need input.

Larry Hodges said:

The kids and I were messing around with the digital camera the other
day and my son snapped this shot. I was a bit shocked when I saw it.

http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Larry%20imbalance%203-25-05.JPG

What is obvious is that my left side is a lot more developed than my
right. Trap, lat, delt, tri and bicep. In fact, it appears my left
delt is 15 - 20mm higher. Now before you recommend having more sex
with my right side, I try to incorporate both hands. However, you
might say my Shania side is larger.

My right, even though smaller and less developed is my stronger side.
Yes, I'm right handed. And I have since talked to my doctor about
this, but he has no input. He did suggest an MRI, which I'll be
getting later this week. Could a pinched nerve produce this? Any
advice on how to balance it out? Any similar experiences?

Any input, other than masturbatory advice, would be appreciated.

Have you taken measurements? This could be explained by angles....it could
all be an optical illusion.

Roger Zoul said:

Larry Hodges said:

The kids and I were messing around with the digital camera the other
day and my son snapped this shot. I was a bit shocked when I saw it.

http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Larry%20imbalance%203-25-05.JPG

What is obvious is that my left side is a lot more developed than my
right. Trap, lat, delt, tri and bicep. In fact, it appears my left
delt is 15 - 20mm higher. Now before you recommend having more sex
with my right side, I try to incorporate both hands. However, you
might say my Shania side is larger.

My right, even though smaller and less developed is my stronger side.
Yes, I'm right handed. And I have since talked to my doctor about
this, but he has no input. He did suggest an MRI, which I'll be
getting later this week. Could a pinched nerve produce this? Any
advice on how to balance it out? Any similar experiences?

Any input, other than masturbatory advice, would be appreciated.

Have you taken measurements? This could be explained by angles....it
could all be an optical illusion.

I haven't, but I need to.
--
-Larry

"Larry Hodges" <[email hidden]> wrote in
news:[email hidden]:

Quoted message said:

Roger Zoul said:

Larry Hodges said:

The kids and I were messing around with the digital camera the other
day and my son snapped this shot. I was a bit shocked when I saw it.

http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Larry%20imbalance%203-25-05.JPG

What is obvious is that my left side is a lot more developed than my
right. Trap, lat, delt, tri and bicep. In fact, it appears my left
delt is 15 - 20mm higher. Now before you recommend having more sex
with my right side, I try to incorporate both hands. However, you
might say my Shania side is larger.

My right, even though smaller and less developed is my stronger side.
Yes, I'm right handed. And I have since talked to my doctor about
this, but he has no input. He did suggest an MRI, which I'll be
getting later this week. Could a pinched nerve produce this? Any
advice on how to balance it out? Any similar experiences?

Any input, other than masturbatory advice, would be appreciated.

Have you taken measurements? This could be explained by angles....it
could all be an optical illusion.

I haven't, but I need to.

My thought too. Looks to me you might have one shoulder higher than the
other but I'm not sure the arm or delt are really bigger. Measure your bi's
on both sides. Maybe a little spinal curvature?

Hugh

--
Experience keeps a dear school, but fools will attend no other.

"Larry Hodges" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

The kids and I were messing around with the digital camera the other
day and my son snapped this shot. I was a bit shocked when I saw it.

http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Larry%20imbalance%203-25-05.JPG

What is obvious is that my left side is a lot more developed than my
right. Trap, lat, delt, tri and bicep. In fact, it appears my left
delt is 15 - 20mm higher. Now before you recommend having more sex
with my right side, I try to incorporate both hands. However, you
might say my Shania side is larger.

My right, even though smaller and less developed is my stronger side.
Yes, I'm right handed. And I have since talked to my doctor about
this, but he has no input. He did suggest an MRI, which I'll be
getting later this week. Could a pinched nerve produce this? Any
advice on how to balance it out? Any similar experiences?

Any input, other than masturbatory advice, would be appreciated.

Whoa! I wouldn't have noticed any imbalance unless you pointed it out.
Life is rarely symmetrical and I wouldn't be too concerned. I'm
surprised your insurance OK'ed an MRI. Do you have any symptoms that
this "imbalance" is causing you? If not, I'd leave things alone.

-S-
http://www.kbnj.com

On Sun, 10 Apr 2005 18:24:19 -0700, "Larry Hodges"
<[email hidden]> wrote in misc.fitness.weights:

Quoted message said:

The kids and I were messing around with the digital camera the other day and
my son snapped this shot. I was a bit shocked when I saw it.

http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Larry%20imbalance%203-25-05.JPG

What is obvious is that my left side is a lot more developed than my right.
Trap, lat, delt, tri and bicep. In fact, it appears my left delt is 15 -
20mm higher. Now before you recommend having more sex with my right side, I
try to incorporate both hands. However, you might say my Shania side is
larger.

I think it's an angle thing too. You left shoulder is higher but you
left hand is lower than the right.

Quoted message said:

My right, even though smaller and less developed is my stronger side. Yes,
I'm right handed. And I have since talked to my doctor about this, but he
has no input. He did suggest an MRI, which I'll be getting later this week.
Could a pinched nerve produce this? Any advice on how to balance it out?
Any similar experiences?

Any input, other than masturbatory advice, would be appreciated.

Is the fact that I think your legs are too small masturbatory advice?

Larry Hodges said:

The kids and I were messing around with the digital camera the other day and
my son snapped this shot. I was a bit shocked when I saw it.

http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Larry%20imbalance%203-25-05.JPG

What is obvious is that my left side is a lot more developed than my right.
Trap, lat, delt, tri and bicep. In fact, it appears my left delt is 15 -
20mm higher. Now before you recommend having more sex with my right side, I
try to incorporate both hands. However, you might say my Shania side is
larger.

My right, even though smaller and less developed is my stronger side. Yes,
I'm right handed. And I have since talked to my doctor about this, but he
has no input. He did suggest an MRI, which I'll be getting later this week.
Could a pinched nerve produce this?

I think it's related to that large, black tumor on your head.
--

JMW
http://www.rustyiron.net

Steve Freides said:

"Larry Hodges" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

The kids and I were messing around with the digital camera the other
day and my son snapped this shot. I was a bit shocked when I saw it.

http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Larry%20imbalance%203-25-05.JPG

What is obvious is that my left side is a lot more developed than my
right. Trap, lat, delt, tri and bicep. In fact, it appears my left
delt is 15 - 20mm higher. Now before you recommend having more sex
with my right side, I try to incorporate both hands. However, you
might say my Shania side is larger.

My right, even though smaller and less developed is my stronger side.
Yes, I'm right handed. And I have since talked to my doctor about
this, but he has no input. He did suggest an MRI, which I'll be
getting later this week. Could a pinched nerve produce this? Any
advice on how to balance it out? Any similar experiences?

Any input, other than masturbatory advice, would be appreciated.

Whoa! I wouldn't have noticed any imbalance unless you pointed it
out. Life is rarely symmetrical and I wouldn't be too concerned. I'm
surprised your insurance OK'ed an MRI. Do you have any symptoms that
this "imbalance" is causing you? If not, I'd leave things alone.

-S-
http://www.kbnj.com

The hypertrophy discrepancy hasn't been this bad. It's happened since my
car wreck Feb 4th. I've looked at other pics from last summer, and I don't
have this. So, the insurance related to the wreck is covering it.

And it isn't just the angle of the photo. Everybody can see it now that I
point it out. But, to be scientific about it, I really need to get
measurements. However, that will only work for arms.

The only other lifestyle change is that I've been cutting since the end of
Dec and am down 10 lbs.
--
-Larry

John Hanson said:

On Sun, 10 Apr 2005 18:24:19 -0700, "Larry Hodges"
<[email hidden]> wrote in misc.fitness.weights:

Quoted message said:

The kids and I were messing around with the digital camera the other
day and my son snapped this shot. I was a bit shocked when I saw it.

http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Larry%20imbalance%203-25-05.JPG

What is obvious is that my left side is a lot more developed than my
right. Trap, lat, delt, tri and bicep. In fact, it appears my left
delt is 15 - 20mm higher. Now before you recommend having more sex
with my right side, I try to incorporate both hands. However, you
might say my Shania side is larger.

I think it's an angle thing too. You left shoulder is higher but you
left hand is lower than the right.

Not just the angle. Everybody sees it when I point it out now.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

My right, even though smaller and less developed is my stronger
side. Yes, I'm right handed. And I have since talked to my doctor
about this, but he has no input. He did suggest an MRI, which I'll
be getting later this week. Could a pinched nerve produce this? Any
advice on how to balance it out? Any similar experiences?

Any input, other than masturbatory advice, would be appreciated.

Is the fact that I think your legs are too small masturbatory advice?

I'm working on the legs. Thanks for pointing that out. At least they're
better than a year ago.
--
-Larry

Larry Hodges said:

John Hanson said:

On Sun, 10 Apr 2005 18:24:19 -0700, "Larry Hodges"
<[email hidden]> wrote in misc.fitness.weights:

Quoted message said:

The kids and I were messing around with the digital camera the other
day and my son snapped this shot. I was a bit shocked when I saw it.

http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Larry%20imbalance%203-25-05.JPG

What is obvious is that my left side is a lot more developed than my
right. Trap, lat, delt, tri and bicep. In fact, it appears my left
delt is 15 - 20mm higher. Now before you recommend having more sex
with my right side, I try to incorporate both hands. However, you
might say my Shania side is larger.

I think it's an angle thing too. You left shoulder is higher but you
left hand is lower than the right.

Not just the angle. Everybody sees it when I point it out now.

Please keep in mind that if you're not a bodybuilder or something,
having asymetries in your body is not uncommon. My right side is far
stronger than my left side and you can see the difference in size in my
left right arm and left arms. Of course, my right side is stronger and
larger (arms anywho) and not reversed like in your case.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

My right, even though smaller and less developed is my stronger
side. Yes, I'm right handed. And I have since talked to my doctor
about this, but he has no input. He did suggest an MRI, which I'll
be getting later this week. Could a pinched nerve produce this? Any
advice on how to balance it out? Any similar experiences?

Any input, other than masturbatory advice, would be appreciated.

Is the fact that I think your legs are too small masturbatory advice?

I'm working on the legs. Thanks for pointing that out. At least they're
better than a year ago.

"Larry Hodges" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Steve Freides said:

"Larry Hodges" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

The kids and I were messing around with the digital camera the other
day and my son snapped this shot. I was a bit shocked when I saw
it.

http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Larry%20imbalance%203-25-05.JPG

What is obvious is that my left side is a lot more developed than my
right. Trap, lat, delt, tri and bicep. In fact, it appears my left
delt is 15 - 20mm higher. Now before you recommend having more sex
with my right side, I try to incorporate both hands. However, you
might say my Shania side is larger.

My right, even though smaller and less developed is my stronger
side.
Yes, I'm right handed. And I have since talked to my doctor about
this, but he has no input. He did suggest an MRI, which I'll be
getting later this week. Could a pinched nerve produce this? Any
advice on how to balance it out? Any similar experiences?

Any input, other than masturbatory advice, would be appreciated.

Whoa! I wouldn't have noticed any imbalance unless you pointed it
out. Life is rarely symmetrical and I wouldn't be too concerned. I'm
surprised your insurance OK'ed an MRI. Do you have any symptoms that
this "imbalance" is causing you? If not, I'd leave things alone.

-S-
http://www.kbnj.com

The hypertrophy discrepancy hasn't been this bad. It's happened since
my car wreck Feb 4th. I've looked at other pics from last summer, and
I don't have this. So, the insurance related to the wreck is covering
it.

And it isn't just the angle of the photo. Everybody can see it now
that I point it out. But, to be scientific about it, I really need to
get measurements. However, that will only work for arms.

The only other lifestyle change is that I've been cutting since the
end of Dec and am down 10 lbs.

Sorry to hear about the car wreck - I was in one 20 years ago and I'm
not sure which was worse, the sore neck or having to deal with insurance
adjusters.

Are you doing any one-arm or one-leg lifting? Great stuff and a great
way to deal with imbalances, perceived or otherwise. Work the weak side
first, stay tight, and do the same sets and reps for both sides.
One-arm Arnold presses, one-legged DL's ans SQ's.

But I'd still like to ask the question - other than what you see in
pictures, do you have any symptoms of this imbalance?

-S-
http://www.kbnj.com

Quoted message said:

--
-Larry

"Larry Hodges" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

The kids and I were messing around with the digital camera the other day
and my son snapped this shot. I was a bit shocked when I saw it.

http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Larry%20imbalance%203-25-05.JPG

What is obvious is that my left side is a lot more developed than my
right. Trap, lat, delt, tri and bicep. In fact, it appears my left delt
is 15 - 20mm higher. Now before you recommend having more sex with my
right side, I try to incorporate both hands. However, you might say my
Shania side is larger.

My right, even though smaller and less developed is my stronger side.
Yes, I'm right handed. And I have since talked to my doctor about this,
but he has no input. He did suggest an MRI, which I'll be getting later
this week. Could a pinched nerve produce this? Any advice on how to
balance it out? Any similar experiences?

About this time last year I was in a clothes shop where they do a fair bit
of business selling stuff to rowers. The guy basically just looked at me and
said, ah, you row on bow-side.

Peter

On Mon, 11 Apr 2005 09:23:39 -0400, "Steve Freides"
<[email hidden]> wrote in misc.fitness.weights:

Quoted message said:

Sorry to hear about the car wreck - I was in one 20 years ago and I'm
not sure which was worse, the sore neck or having to deal with insurance
adjusters.

Years ago, my aunt worked for an insurance company in the fraud
division. I asked her what the most outrageous case she had heard of.
Without hesitating she told me of a woman that had been in a car
accident and every morning before her husband went to work, he would
give her a swift kick in the lower back. Even the private eye was
shocked. This would have had to have been in the 1960s as she worked
at 3M for nearly 40 years before she retired.

JMW said:

Larry Hodges said:

The kids and I were messing around with the digital camera the other
day and my son snapped this shot. I was a bit shocked when I saw it.

http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Larry%20imbalance%203-25-05.JPG

What is obvious is that my left side is a lot more developed than my
right. Trap, lat, delt, tri and bicep. In fact, it appears my left
delt is 15 - 20mm higher. Now before you recommend having more sex
with my right side, I try to incorporate both hands. However, you
might say my Shania side is larger.

My right, even though smaller and less developed is my stronger
side. Yes, I'm right handed. And I have since talked to my doctor
about this, but he has no input. He did suggest an MRI, which I'll
be getting later this week. Could a pinched nerve produce this?

I think it's related to that large, black tumor on your head.

Now you sound like my ex....

Seriously though, no issues like this for you John? Any ideas on how to
balance it?

--
-Larry

DZ said:

JMW said:

Larry Hodges said:

The kids and I were messing around with the digital camera the other
day and my son snapped this shot. I was a bit shocked when I saw
it.

http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Larry%20imbalance%203-25-05.JPG
What is obvious is that my left side is a lot more developed than my
right.

I think it's related to that large, black tumor on your head.

I think it's related to Larry's usage of Nair.

Nair or marital castration...

--
spammage trappage: replace fishies_ with yahoo

I'm going to die rather sooner than I'd like. I tried to protect my
neighbours from crime, and became the victim of it. Complications in
hospital following this resulted in a serious illness. I now need a bone
marrow transplant. Many people around the world are waiting for a marrow
transplant, too. Please volunteer to be a marrow donor:
http://www.abmdr.org.au/
http://www.marrow.org/

Larry Hodges said:

JMW said:

Larry Hodges said:

The kids and I were messing around with the digital camera the

other

Quoted message said:

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day and my son snapped this shot. I was a bit shocked when I saw

it.

Quoted message said:

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Quoted message said:

http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Larry%20imbalance%203-25-05.JPG

What is obvious is that my left side is a lot more developed than

my

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right. Trap, lat, delt, tri and bicep. In fact, it appears my

left

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delt is 15 - 20mm higher. Now before you recommend having more

sex

Quoted message said:

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with my right side, I try to incorporate both hands. However, you
might say my Shania side is larger.

My right, even though smaller and less developed is my stronger
side. Yes, I'm right handed. And I have since talked to my

doctor

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about this, but he has no input. He did suggest an MRI, which

I'll

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be getting later this week. Could a pinched nerve produce this?

I think it's related to that large, black tumor on your head.

Now you sound like my ex....

Seriously though, no issues like this for you John? Any ideas on how

to

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balance it?

Everyone has some degree of assymetry; it's natural. Some of mine may
be due to injury on one side or the other. You learn to compensate in
performing bilateral movements. It may help to concentrate work on one
side, but in my experience and from observing others, that rarely
"evens things out."

I think it's best to continue doing bilateral movements. It forces the
weak side to "catch up" with the stronger side; otherwise, you cannot
complete the movement.

JMW said:

Larry Hodges said:

JMW said:

"Larry Hodges" <[email hidden]> wrote:

> The kids and I were messing around with the digital camera the
> other day and my son snapped this shot. I was a bit shocked when
> I saw it.
>
> http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Larry%20imbalance%203-25-05.JPG
>
> What is obvious is that my left side is a lot more developed than
> my right. Trap, lat, delt, tri and bicep. In fact, it appears my
> left delt is 15 - 20mm higher. Now before you recommend having
> more sex with my right side, I try to incorporate both hands.
> However, you might say my Shania side is larger.
>
> My right, even though smaller and less developed is my stronger
> side. Yes, I'm right handed. And I have since talked to my doctor
> about this, but he has no input. He did suggest an MRI, which I'll
> be getting later this week. Could a pinched nerve produce this?

I think it's related to that large, black tumor on your head.

Now you sound like my ex....

Seriously though, no issues like this for you John? Any ideas on
how to balance it?

Everyone has some degree of assymetry; it's natural. Some of mine may
be due to injury on one side or the other. You learn to compensate in
performing bilateral movements. It may help to concentrate work on
one side, but in my experience and from observing others, that rarely
"evens things out."

I think it's best to continue doing bilateral movements. It forces
the weak side to "catch up" with the stronger side; otherwise, you
cannot complete the movement.

What are bilateral movements? Independent of one another, as in DB
exercises?

Just got back from my MRI. We'll see what the doc comes up with.
--
-Larry

DZ said:

JMW said:

Larry Hodges said:

The kids and I were messing around with the digital camera the other
day and my son snapped this shot. I was a bit shocked when I saw
it.

http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Larry%20imbalance%203-25-05.JPG
What is obvious is that my left side is a lot more developed than my
right.

I think it's related to that large, black tumor on your head.

I think it's related to Larry's usage of Nair.

We are trying to forget that ordeal aren't we??
--
-Larry

DZ said:

Larry Hodges said:

DZ said:

JMW <[email hidden]> wrote:
> "Larry Hodges" <[email hidden]> wrote:
>> The kids and I were messing around with the digital camera the
>> other day and my son snapped this shot. I was a bit shocked when
>> I saw it.
>>
>> http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Larry%20imbalance%203-25-05.JPG
>> What is obvious is that my left side is a lot more developed than
>> my right.
>
> I think it's related to that large, black tumor on your head.

I think it's related to Larry's usage of Nair.

We are trying to forget that ordeal aren't we??

... he said, all smooth and silky like a dolphin 🙂

DZ

ackackackackack

Just call me Flipper.
--
-Larry

Larry Hodges said:

JMW said:

Larry Hodges said:

JMW wrote:

>"Larry Hodges" <[email hidden]> wrote:
>
>
>>The kids and I were messing around with the digital camera the
>>other day and my son snapped this shot. I was a bit shocked when
>>I saw it.
>>
>>http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Larry%20imbalance%203-25-05.JPG
>>
>>What is obvious is that my left side is a lot more developed than
>>my right. Trap, lat, delt, tri and bicep. In fact, it appears my
>>left delt is 15 - 20mm higher. Now before you recommend having
>>more sex with my right side, I try to incorporate both hands.
>>However, you might say my Shania side is larger.
>>
>>My right, even though smaller and less developed is my stronger
>>side. Yes, I'm right handed. And I have since talked to my doctor
>>about this, but he has no input. He did suggest an MRI, which I'll
>>be getting later this week. Could a pinched nerve produce this?
>
>I think it's related to that large, black tumor on your head.

Now you sound like my ex....

Seriously though, no issues like this for you John? Any ideas on
how to balance it?

Everyone has some degree of assymetry; it's natural. Some of mine may
be due to injury on one side or the other. You learn to compensate in
performing bilateral movements. It may help to concentrate work on
one side, but in my experience and from observing others, that rarely
"evens things out."

I think it's best to continue doing bilateral movements. It forces
the weak side to "catch up" with the stronger side; otherwise, you
cannot complete the movement.

What are bilateral movements? Independent of one another, as in DB
exercises?

Just got back from my MRI. We'll see what the doc comes up with.

Here's to hoping you're just wonky, and that there's nothing else behind
it. I hate waiting for MRI results, but then again, mine are always
horrendous.

Cheers,

Ari

--
spammage trappage: replace fishies_ with yahoo

I'm going to die rather sooner than I'd like. I tried to protect my
neighbours from crime, and became the victim of it. Complications in
hospital following this resulted in a serious illness. I now need a bone
marrow transplant. Many people around the world are waiting for a marrow
transplant, too. Please volunteer to be a marrow donor:
http://www.abmdr.org.au/
http://www.marrow.org/