Unilateral Training

For those of you who have a solid base and are looking to take their training to the next level, step out of the box and start incorporating unilateral training or “one sided training,” into your routine. The following are some benefits;

1. Increase functional mobility
2. Improve balance, posture and coordination
3. Strengthen muscle and joints
4. Burn more calories
5. Improve weak side: In training unilateral, it will become obvious that one side of your body is weaker than the other. Train that side with more volume

Here are my favorite unilateral lifts - perform each with weight in only one hand;

1. Shoulder Press
2. Chest Pull Threw
3. Deadlift
4. Squat
5. Lunge

I would recommend mastering your form and building a solid muscular base before attempting unilateral training. Remember to start light, this type of training is much more difficult than it sounds