{"id":45313,"date":"2022-07-25T22:10:51","date_gmt":"2022-07-25T22:10:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=45313"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"muscle-imbalance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/","title":{"rendered":"Muscle Imbalances: Causes, Symptoms, And Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/#What_Are_Muscle_Imbalances\" >What Are Muscle Imbalances?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/#Flexors_And_Extensors\" >Flexors And Extensors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/#Stabilizers_And_Mobilisers\" >Stabilizers And Mobilisers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/#Left_And_Right_Half_Of_The_Body\" >Left And Right Half Of The Body<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/#Upper_And_Lower_Body\" >Upper And Lower Body\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/#Why_Do_Muscle_Imbalances_Occur\" >Why Do Muscle Imbalances Occur?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/#Incorrect_Stress_On_Muscles\" >Incorrect Stress On Muscles\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/#Muscle_Overcompensation\" >Muscle Overcompensation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/#Incorrect_Posture\" >Incorrect Posture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/#Injury\" >Injury<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/#Lack_Of_Exercise\" >Lack Of Exercise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/#Congenital_Bone_Deformities\" >Congenital Bone Deformities<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/#How_Do_You_Know_If_You_Have_A_Muscle_Imbalance\" >How Do You Know If You Have A Muscle Imbalance?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/#Do_You_Have_Any_Pain\" >Do You Have Any Pain?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/#Do_You_Have_Any_Tightness\" >Do You Have Any Tightness?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/#Do_you_have_any_weaknesses\" >Do you have any weaknesses?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/#Do_You_Have_Any_Postural_Problems\" >Do You Have Any Postural Problems?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/#Do_You_Have_Any_Movement_Problems\" >Do You Have Any Movement Problems?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/#What_Are_The_Solutions_To_Muscle_Imbalance\" >What Are The Solutions To Muscle Imbalance?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/#1_Train_Correctly\" >1. Train Correctly<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/#Train_Limbs_Separately\" >Train Limbs Separately<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/#Work_Lagging_Muscles_First\" >Work Lagging Muscles First<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/#2_Develop_Your_Mobility\" >2. Develop Your Mobility<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/#Lunge_With_A_Twist\" >Lunge With A Twist\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/#Arm_Circles\" >Arm Circles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/#Hip_Circles\" >Hip Circles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/#3_Improve_Your_Posture\" >3. Improve Your Posture<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/#Stand_Tall\" >Stand Tall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/#Pull_Your_Shoulders_Back\" >Pull Your Shoulders Back<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/#Tuck_Your_Pelvis_Under\" >Tuck Your Pelvis Under\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/#Sit_Up_Straight\" >Sit Up Straight<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/#4_Get_A_Massage\" >4. Get A Massage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-imbalance\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The human body is made up of opposing groups of muscles. These muscle groups work together to allow the body to move in different directions. However, when one muscle group is stronger than its opposite muscle group, it can create a muscular imbalance.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Muscle_Imbalances\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Muscle_Imbalances\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscular imbalance isn&#8217;t always <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bench-workouts\/\">obvious<\/a>. This is due to the reason that it is often masked in poor posture, joint pain, and muscle strains. But even if you can&#8217;t see it, the muscular imbalance can lead to serious injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, it occurs in areas of the body where two bones meet, such as the shoulder, elbow, and knee. However, it can also affect the hips, lower back, and ankles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we&#8217;ll discuss the causes, symptoms, and solutions for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-you-turn-fat-into-muscle-by-lifting\/\">muscle imbalance<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Muscle_Imbalances\"><\/span><b>What Are Muscle Imbalances?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle imbalances are caused when one <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/rack-pull-benefits\/\">muscle<\/a> is stronger than its opposing muscle. It can happen between:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flexors_And_Extensors\"><\/span><b>Flexors And Extensors<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexors, also called agonists, are muscles that contract to bend a joint. Extensors, also called antagonists, are muscles that contract to extend a joint and return it to its original position (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.oregonstate.education\/aandp\/chapter\/11-1-describe-the-roles-of-agonists-antagonists-and-synergists\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An example of a flexor-extensor muscle imbalance is when the biceps (a flexor muscle) are stronger than the triceps (an extensor muscle). This can lead to the overuse of the biceps and can eventually cause elbow pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stabilizers_And_Mobilisers\"><\/span><b>Stabilizers And Mobilisers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stabilizer muscles are muscles that work to maintain a joint in a fixed position. Mobilizer muscles are muscles that work to move a joint through its range of motion (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/americanicetheatre.org\/2021\/04\/17\/the-importance-of-stabilizer-muscles-in-movement-training\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An example of a stabilizer-mobilizer muscle imbalance is when deep abdominal <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stairs-workout-muscles\/\">muscles<\/a> like transverse abdominis (TA) (a stabilizer muscle) are weaker than the rectus abdominis (a mobilizer muscle). This can lead to lower back pain and poor posture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Muscle_Imbalances\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43557 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-207483-1024x576.png\" alt=\"muscle imbalance\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-207483.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-207483-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-207483.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-207483-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-207483.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Left_And_Right_Half_Of_The_Body\"><\/span><b>Left And Right Half Of The Body<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s also possible to have a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-confusion\/\">muscle imbalance<\/a> on the left and right sides of the body. This is often seen in people who have had a previous injury on one side of the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, someone who has injured their right knee may start to favor their left leg. Over time, this can lead to the muscles on the left side of the body becoming stronger than the muscles on the right side.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upper_And_Lower_Body\"><\/span><b>Upper And Lower Body\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another common type of muscle imbalance is between the upper and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wide-grip-push-ups-muscles-worked\/\">lower body<\/a>. This can be caused by sitting at a desk all day or driving for long hours. Intensely training one area of the body can also cause a muscle imbalance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you only ever train your upper body, you may start to develop tightness in your chest and shoulders. This can lead to the muscles in your upper body becoming stronger than the muscles in <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-knees-benefits\/\">your lower body<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can eventually cause pain in the lower back, hips, and knees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/glute-activation-workout\/\">Glute Activation Workout To Fire Up Your Muscles<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Muscle_Imbalances\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43403 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/10-1024x576.png\" alt=\"muscle imbalance\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/10.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/10-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/10.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/10.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_Muscle_Imbalances_Occur\"><\/span><b>Why Do Muscle Imbalances Occur?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle imbalances can be caused by:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incorrect_Stress_On_Muscles\"><\/span><b>Incorrect Stress On Muscles\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A wide range of activities can place excessive and incorrect stress on our <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wood-chop-exercise-benefits\/\">muscles<\/a>. This can include everything from sitting at a desk all day to training for a marathon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When muscles are placed under too much stress, they can become tight and overactive. This can eventually lead to a muscle imbalance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.nasm.org\/overactive-versus-underactive-muscles\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). For example, if you train one side of your body more than the other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is especially true when the stress is placed on one side of the body more than the other, such as sitting for long periods that can lead to a muscle imbalance in the hips.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Muscle_Overcompensation\"><\/span><b>Muscle Overcompensation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most common causes of muscle imbalance is muscle overcompensation. This occurs when a muscle is forced to work harder than usual to compensate for another muscle that is not working properly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you have weak stabilizer muscles, your mobilizer muscles may have to work overtime to compensate. This can eventually lead to the mobilizer muscles becoming stronger than the stabilizer muscles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can create a muscle imbalance and can eventually lead to pain and injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incorrect_Posture\"><\/span><b>Incorrect Posture<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another common cause of muscle imbalance is incorrect posture. Poor posture puts excessive stress on our muscles and can lead to a muscle imbalance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.physio-pedia.com\/Posture\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you have poor posture, your chest muscles may become tight and overactive. This can eventually lead to the chest muscles becoming stronger than the muscles in your upper back.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can create a muscle imbalance and can eventually lead to pain and injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Muscle_Imbalances\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42483 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5929-1024x576.png\" alt=\"muscle imbalance\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5929.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5929-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5929.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5929-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5929.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Injury\"><\/span><b>Injury<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Injury is another common cause of muscle imbalance. When we are injured, our bodies compensate by using other muscles to do the work of the injured muscle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you injure your right knee, your left leg may have to work harder to compensate. This can eventually lead to the left leg becoming stronger than the right leg.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can create a muscle imbalance and can eventually lead to pain and injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to cinch your waist, tone up your bat wings, blast away the muffin top \u2013 our fitness app was created to cater to all your needs! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Muscle_Imbalances\">BetterMe won\u2019t give excess weight a chance<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lack_Of_Exercise\"><\/span><b>Lack Of Exercise<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lack of exercise can also lead to muscle imbalance. When we don&#8217;t exercise, our muscles can become weak and overactive (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/patient.info\/signs-symptoms\/tiredness-fatigue\/muscle-weakness\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This can eventually lead to a muscle imbalance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you don&#8217;t exercise your stabilizer muscles, your mobilizer muscles may become too strong. This can eventually lead to a muscle imbalance and can eventually lead to pain and injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Congenital_Bone_Deformities\"><\/span><b>Congenital Bone Deformities<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congenital bone deformities, such as scoliosis, can also lead to muscle imbalance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.physio-pedia.com\/Congenital_Spine_Deformities\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is because the bones are not properly aligned, which puts excessive stress on the muscles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can eventually lead to a muscle imbalance and then eventually lead to pain and injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Muscle_Imbalances\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41475 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5729.png\" alt=\"muscle imbalance\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5729.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5729-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5729.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Know_If_You_Have_A_Muscle_Imbalance\"><\/span><b>How Do You Know If You Have A Muscle Imbalance?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a few things you can look for to see if you have a muscle imbalance.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_You_Have_Any_Pain\"><\/span><b>Do You Have Any Pain?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the first things you may notice is pain. This is especially true if the pain is in one specific area. For example, if you have a muscle imbalance in your hips, you may experience pain in your lower back, hips, or knees.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_You_Have_Any_Tightness\"><\/span><b>Do You Have Any Tightness?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another thing you may notice is tightness in your muscles. This is especially true if the tightness is on one side of your body more than the other. For example, if you have a muscle imbalance in your chest, you may notice tightness in your chest and shoulders.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_have_any_weaknesses\"><\/span><b>Do you have any weaknesses?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another thing you may notice is weakness in your muscles. This is especially true if the weakness is on one side of your body more than the other. For example, if you have a muscle imbalance in your legs, you may notice weakness in your right leg.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_You_Have_Any_Postural_Problems\"><\/span><b>Do You Have Any Postural Problems?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another thing you may notice is postural problems. This is especially true if the postural problems are on one side of your body more than the other. For example, if you have a muscle imbalance in your shoulders, you may notice that you sit or stand with rounded shoulders.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_You_Have_Any_Movement_Problems\"><\/span><b>Do You Have Any Movement Problems?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another thing you may notice is movement problems. Strained muscles may affect your range of motion. For example, if you have a muscle imbalance in your hips, you may notice that you can&#8217;t move your legs as far apart as you used to be able to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-long-does-it-take-to-build-muscle\/\">How Long Does It Take To Build Muscle? The Truth According To Science<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Muscle_Imbalances\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38875 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5420-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Fitness App\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5420.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5420-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5420.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5420-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5420.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Solutions_To_Muscle_Imbalance\"><\/span><b>What Are The Solutions To Muscle Imbalance?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a few things you can do to fix a muscle imbalance:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Train_Correctly\"><\/span><b>1. Train Correctly<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strength training can help to correct a muscle imbalance. However, it is important to train correctly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Train_Limbs_Separately\"><\/span><b>Train Limbs Separately<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as unilateral training, this involves training each limb separately. For example, if you have a muscle imbalance in your legs, you would train your right leg and left leg separately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is important because it allows you to focus on each limb individually. This type of training can help to correct imbalances between limbs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unilateral training also builds more functional strength. This type of strength is important because it helps you to move your body in more natural ways.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_Lagging_Muscles_First\"><\/span><b>Work Lagging Muscles First<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The &#8220;Priority Principle&#8221; states that you should work your lagging muscles first. Lagging muscles are the weak muscles that are causing the imbalance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hitting these muscles when you&#8217;re mentally and physically fresh will help you get the most out of your workouts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Muscle_Imbalances\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38860 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5182-1024x576.png\" alt=\"muscle imbalance\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5182.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5182-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5182.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5182.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Develop_Your_Mobility\"><\/span><b>2. Develop Your Mobility<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobility is the ability to move your joints through their full range of motion (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/fitness-certifications\/ace-answers\/exam-preparation-blog\/1189\/joint-mobility-and-stability\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Developing your mobility can help correct a muscle imbalance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dynamic stretching is a type of stretching that can help improve your mobility. It involves moving your joints through their full range of motion in a controlled manner (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3273886\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some examples of dynamic stretches to include in your mobility routine are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lunge_With_A_Twist\"><\/span><b>Lunge With A Twist\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start in a standing position.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step forward with your left leg and lower your body into a lunge.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you lower your body, twist your torso to the left.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arm_Circles\"><\/span><b>Arm Circles<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start in a standing position with your arms at your sides.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raise your arms out to the sides and circle them forward.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reverse the direction of the circles and circle your arms backward.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hip_Circles\"><\/span><b>Hip Circles<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start in a standing position with your feet hip-width apart.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping your feet in place, circle your hips to the right.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reverse the direction and circle your hips to the left.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>BetterMe is your fast-track ticket to a long-lasting weight loss! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Muscle_Imbalances\">Tailor your fitness journey and maximize your results<\/a> with just a couple of swipes!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Muscle_Imbalances\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38790 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5710.png\" alt=\"muscle imbalance\" width=\"1020\" height=\"573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5710.png 1020w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5710-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5710.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Improve_Your_Posture\"><\/span><b>3. Improve Your Posture<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving your posture can help correct a muscle imbalance. This is because poor posture can lead to muscle imbalances.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To improve your posture, you should (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.physio-pedia.com\/Posture\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stand_Tall\"><\/span><b>Stand Tall<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine that there is a string attached to the top of your head. This string is pulling your head up and back. This will help in straightening your spine and improving your posture.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pull_Your_Shoulders_Back\"><\/span><b>Pull Your Shoulders Back<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine that you are trying to touch your shoulder blades together. This will help pull your shoulders back and improve your posture.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tuck_Your_Pelvis_Under\"><\/span><b>Tuck Your Pelvis Under\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your pelvis is the lower part of your abdomen. Tucking your pelvis under will help flatten your lower back and improve your posture. To do this, imagine that you are trying to tuck your tailbone under.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sit_Up_Straight\"><\/span><b>Sit Up Straight<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you are sitting, keep your back straight and your shoulders pulled back. You may want to use a chair with good back support. Your feet should be flat on the floor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Get_A_Massage\"><\/span><b>4. Get A Massage<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different massages can help correct a muscle imbalance. A physical therapist or massage therapist can help you choose the right type of massage for your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you cannot go to a therapist or masseur due to certain reasons, a foam roller is a type of massage that you can do at home. It is a long, cylindrical piece of foam. You use your body weight to roll over the foam roller. This helps release muscle tension and improve flexibility (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fphys.2019.00376\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A muscle imbalance is a condition in which there is a difference in strength or size between muscles on opposite sides of your body. This can lead to injuries and pain if left unattended.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To correct a muscle imbalance, you should focus on strengthening your weak muscles, improving your mobility, and fixing your posture. You may also want to get a massage or consult a therapist.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Muscle_Imbalances\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The human body is made up of opposing groups of muscles. These muscle groups work together to allow the body to move in different directions. 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