One leg (quad) bigger than the other

[ForeverSmall]

So my right quad is much bigger than my left. I know, everybody's got some imbalances, but this is pretty bad. Almost 2x the size. It's really only a quad issue. Been trying to address it for probably 6 months but haven't seen any changes. Any tips?

 

[ickyrica]

Why is it smaller? What facilitated the abnormality?

 

[ForeverSmall]

Why is it smaller? What facilitated the abnormality?

Good question. Not really sure. The only thing I could think of is my job? I've been doing landscaping and snow removal since I was 13. Things like shoveling and raking, you're planted on your right foot more.

 

[Gbro]

Learn how to plant your left foot.

 

[ickyrica]

Half the size of the other is pretty drastic. I've had some difficult with a leg and I'm about 4" bigger on one side. I think that's a big difference.

Honestly, based off what you've said I would say talk to doctor because you might have something wrong and not know it.

 

[ForeverSmall]

Half the size of the other is pretty drastic. I've had some difficult with a leg and I'm about 4" bigger on one side. I think that's a big difference.

Honestly, based off what you've said I would say talk to doctor because you might have something wrong and not know it.

So it's not twice as big, I was exaggerating. I had to measure it, it's a 2" maybe slightly less. I guess i shouldn't be complaining. It noticeably bigger, i dont get why.

Any tips on isolating my left leg to bring it up? Exercises?

 

[ickyrica]

You could do single leg isolation work prior to your heavier exercises to pre exhaust your smaller leg, obviously not working your larger side prior to your heavier exercises.

 

[Sk8man101]

Well this one's easy.
Wear pants.

 

[ickyrica]

Me personally, I thought about making the smaller one bigger for a while but have since said fuck it. I don't care anymore but I am not looking for esthetics