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Rt handed but usually do heavy lifting with left. now im trying to build strength in rt arm everything feels extra heavy even light things. normal?
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Likely: The extremity used most tend to develop more muscle and be slightly stronger, tho not always evident. Weight lifting is great to build muscle but do not use heavier weights on the "weaker" arm to compensate; use same weights on both sides and your strength will soon equalize.
Answered 5/6/2015
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