Have you tried the thing where you do the weaker/smaller side first for x reps, and then only do the stronger/bigger side for the same number of reps? I.e. the weaker side sets your max reps per set? Obviously this only works for non barbell type exercises.
I think part of the problem may be that your muscle imbalance has been causing your form to break down on your weak side. Especially if your core muscles are weaker on one side as well.
I would suggest adding extra training into core strength to get a good foundation for the bench press. Also try going down in weight on the dumbbell presses. If you are finding that one side is getting tired and you aren’t using the proper form, it won’t get the same benefit from the lifts.
Adding bouldering into your routine at a climbing gym a few days a week will strengthen your core and back like crazy so when you do your lifts you can hold your form for longer.
How are your shoulders? My right shoulder has been more forward and higher than my left for as long as I can remember now, so my chest on the right side hasn’t been able to engage as much as the left when working out. I’ve finally been taking correcting my shoulders more seriously and I’m seeing differences in how a lot of even seemingly unrelated muscles get worked (abs, like you mentioned), and I’m slowly reducing the discrepancies between muscles on each side.
Have you tried the thing where you do the weaker/smaller side first for x reps, and then only do the stronger/bigger side for the same number of reps? I.e. the weaker side sets your max reps per set? Obviously this only works for non barbell type exercises.
I think part of the problem may be that your muscle imbalance has been causing your form to break down on your weak side. Especially if your core muscles are weaker on one side as well.
I would suggest adding extra training into core strength to get a good foundation for the bench press. Also try going down in weight on the dumbbell presses. If you are finding that one side is getting tired and you aren’t using the proper form, it won’t get the same benefit from the lifts.
Adding bouldering into your routine at a climbing gym a few days a week will strengthen your core and back like crazy so when you do your lifts you can hold your form for longer.
Have you considered the three stooges method?
Slightly tangential, but do you know why this unevenness happened?
How are your shoulders? My right shoulder has been more forward and higher than my left for as long as I can remember now, so my chest on the right side hasn’t been able to engage as much as the left when working out. I’ve finally been taking correcting my shoulders more seriously and I’m seeing differences in how a lot of even seemingly unrelated muscles get worked (abs, like you mentioned), and I’m slowly reducing the discrepancies between muscles on each side.