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Orville
13th April 2006, 08:44 AM
I've got a big problem. play the guitar. My left had is MUCH stronger than my right, and it's already starting to show. Also, the base isn't growing with the rest. Any suggestions in how to even this out?

(Outside of the obvious, "Jelq more with the other hand and use a firmer grip.")

MagnumXL
13th April 2006, 08:53 AM
Lol isthis related to PE or just general hand strength? I wouldent see why its a problem either way.. but do forearm workouts on your other hand.

Sunship
13th April 2006, 09:09 AM
I know what you mean, I've been playing classical and electric for 11 years, and my left hand has become very strong. In the past 2 months I've noticed a better jelq technique from my lefty, but my right is slowly catching up.

As well as doing forearm workouts, you could try getting a couple of hand grippers. Some of the store grippers are too weak, but on the web you can find grippers that go from 50lbs pressure up to 300lbs.

1BigDong
13th April 2006, 02:04 PM
I would think that the base would be the hardest to get to grow because it is so hard to reach. Do you do your jelqs overhand or underhand? Because overhand would get your "ok" grip back closer to the bone and therefore work on the base more.