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iamyuanwu
post Oct 19 2009, 11:31 AM

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This is what I would do:

unilateral training.
Single leg romanina deadlift, King deadlift (single leg DL), Bulgarian splits squat, pistols, lunges, etc.

Or I might want to have a friend to spot me. In the event that my hips/knees/whatever senget to one side, then he has to tell me immediately. I either try to correct it while on the rep, or I reset and do another lighter rep and groove in the proper movement.

And he can also guide my movement by placing lightly his hands on my knees/hips (or both hands on the side of the knees/hips). Then my job is to follow his guide. Repeat to groove in the movement.

I may also start from low weight to, then add more weight until my form breaks down. Then practise, practise & practise using the most weight without cacat form.


Added on October 19, 2009, 11:35 amOh, forgot to add:
I might stretch everywhere from the hips down. Hip flexor, glute, hamstrings, calves, leg swings, etc.

And also do some glute activation stuff.
fire hydrant, bird-dog, super dog.

Not sure if it's related, but I just know that stretching & glute activation are important and I would do it for the heck of it anyway.

This post has been edited by iamyuanwu: Oct 19 2009, 11:35 AM
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post Oct 21 2009, 01:15 AM

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Well, I notice that my left and right side squat differently.
I generally push from the left heel (solidly planted to the ground), but I'll push using the balls of my right foot, as if it's ready to jump.

I have no idea what to interprete from this feeling. LOL
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post Oct 28 2009, 04:12 PM

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You can wreck your back if you're not careful.
BTW, what made you think about it?
iamyuanwu
post Oct 28 2009, 05:18 PM

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I'm merely guessing:
Probably your right side (back+obliques) would work harder to stabilise the weight, and your left side (glute, hams) work harder to drive it up.

Maybe single leg stuff would make more sense.
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post Oct 29 2009, 09:56 AM

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Everyone needs some neuro re-wiring to become more ambidextrous! LOL!
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post Oct 29 2009, 01:28 PM

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QUOTE(arekey @ Oct 29 2009, 01:20 PM)
perhaps squat with smith machine??
This doesn't make sense at all. Why smith?
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post Oct 30 2009, 10:35 AM

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QUOTE(arekey @ Oct 29 2009, 03:23 PM)
You don't have to worry about balancing the barbell.
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Exactly why it can make the imbalance worse.

Since you can just push more with the dominant leg. A free barbell at least forces your to balance the bar so that both legs works nearly the same effort.
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post Oct 30 2009, 04:50 PM

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QUOTE(arekey @ Oct 30 2009, 03:25 PM)
Try simulator before go real. Smith machine act like simulator.
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