Muscle Asymmetries That Matter

Time Stamps 

00:00 Start 

00:47 Common misconceptions with muscle asymmetries & muscle imbalances

06:22 Hip Strength Asymmetry Assessment

08:23 Shoulder Strength Asymmetry Assessment

09:05 Knee Strength Asymmetry Assessment

10:47 End

 

Are you struggling with the concept of having a perfectly balanced, symmetrical body? Not all muscle imbalances matter, but there is one concept supported by science that you better be focused on to avoid injuries!

 

Lets start off with what doesn’t matter, did you know that…

- 10% muscle asymmetry side-to-side in athletes throwing arm or kicking leg is not uncommon

- Differences in range of motion such as shoulder external rotation or thoracic rotation are not just ok, but actually advantageous adaptations for some athletes

- Differences in how your body visually appears side-to-side DOES NOT EQUAL risk of pain or injury

 

So what does matter? Joint-specific muscle strength balance ratios. We break down exactly what this means and how to determine the ratios!

 

Be sure to watch the entire video to learn a few different assessments you can perform to assess joint-specific muscle strength balance ratios throughout the body!