
Shoulder asymmetry - grip adaptation on lifts
Hello,
Recently I went to get a tailored suit, and taking measurements the tailor noticed I got the left shoulder 1 inch higher than the right one.
I always noticed something was off with the left shoulder, especially when taking the squat grip and seeing that I am unable to have the same grip on left side and on the right side. My arms somehow look different.
I don't have any pain in the left shoulder but prone to more elbow pain (not right now, but in the past) on this side.
My GP, as always, recommended me to avoid lifting (no) and go swimming.
But I am wondering, do I need to adapt my grip ? Like, on squat, take a bit wider on left side ? And what about bench / deadlift / press ?
I noticed also I am unable to take the exact same squat grip I see in the blue book, or like here: https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTAP145xB1JuG_mP15RQa9K_Ja0qzqeLt0IysD5bF6W9tm0tStCpzIFd9M&s=10
There is always a bit of flexion in my wrists. Maybe do some shoulder / wrist mobility drills before squatting also worth a shot ?
Thanks