Does playing the guitar create muscle imbalances? If so how to avoid?

[Anonymous]

I've decide I've wanted to learn to play the guitar, but I've heard that playing the guitar often leads to muscles imbalanes between the fingering and strumming arms. Is this true? If so how can I prevent muscle imbalances?

[GreaseMonkey68]

I've been playing for about 14 years. I started taking it seriously and playing regularly about 10 years ago and I've never heard anything like that.

[GreaseMonkey68]

Thank you for MHO.

I forgot about this post.

I suppose that you could develop better manual dexterity in your fretboard hand as well as more stamina for fingering (chords or women).
Those imbalances would be offset my the dynamic control of your rhythm hand.

So both hands gain different types of precision and control. The fretting fingers develop a different speed and stamina than the picking hand.

Interesting, I've never thought about it before. Now that I've examined the idea and typed out my thoughts, it all makes sense.

Don't let this bother you. The guitar is irrelevant to any other aspect of your life and vice versa.

^^^Exception to the rule: Playing guitar with enough skill can (in some cases) assist you in the pursuit of chicks.

Once you discover that guitar playing skills can help you score chicks, this will provide extra incentive/motivation to become a better guitarist.

It's a win - win!!!

[Davus]

I don't think it's possible. You're not really using your muscles that much when you play guitar.

[TheDevilInside]

Ok, I've never heard of that. Masturbating would create way more muscle imbalance than playing guitar. Think about it.