Okay so let’s clear this up. Contralateral vs. Ipsilateral Loading Contralateral: Dumbbell in the OPPOSITE hand of the working leg. This provides a natural counterbalance, making it easier to maintain proper form and balance during movement. The added stability from contralateral loading enables you to move through a greater range of motion safely, as you are less likely to lose balance or compensate with improper form. Ipsilateral: Dumbbell in the SAME hand as the working leg. Ipsilateral loadi
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Okay so let’s clear this up. Contralateral vs. Ipsilateral Loading Contralateral: Dumbbell in the OPPOSITE hand of the working leg. This provides a natural counterbalance,
Faye Stenning OCR. Faye Stenning OCR · Original audio. Okay so let’s clear this up. Contralateral vs. Ipsilateral Loading Contralateral: Dumbbell in the OPPOSITE hand of the working leg. This provides a natural counterbalance, making it easier to maintain proper form and balance during movement. The added stability from contralateral loading ...
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