Muscle Imbalance biceps vs shoulder

Training
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My max for barbell curl and overhead press are both 45kg. Is this a large muscle imbalance? I have been training for a few months.

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That is a bit odd, what does your training look like?

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Yes. Stop doing full-body curls.

Spend a couple years working out consistently, learn as much as you can, then see what happens.

Nice username.

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You’re likely not yet strong/ muscled enough to have any real imbalances yet (I also wouldn’t max curls) since you’ve been training just months. Are you following a program?

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Here’s a chart from Thib Army, for upper body strength, based off bench.

  • 2 – Upper Body Strength Balance

Reference Lift: Bench Press

  • Close-Grip Bench Press: 90% of bench press
  • Push Press: 85% of bench press
  • Incline Bench Press: 80% of bench press
  • Military Press (standing, strict): 60% of bench press or 75% of push press
  • Weighted Dip: 105% of bench press (bodyweight included)
  • Supinated Chin-Up: 90% of bench press (bodyweight included)
  • Chest-Supported Barbell Row (torso parallel): 70% of bench press
  • Preacher Curl: 40% of bench press
  • Standing Reverse Curl: 35% of bench press
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The bench press as the universal unit of measurement is pretty fitting.

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I did 5x5 for a couple months and then switched to 531