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Workouts During Post-Surgery Recovery
Posted on 2/13/24 at 11:38 am
Posted on 2/13/24 at 11:38 am
Long story short, I have a surgery to get a fractured bone in my wrist fixed and it's a 6-12 week recovery time.
I currently work out 2 hours a day for six days a week and the longest I've ever taken a break in the past 10 years is maybe a week tops.
So I'm obviously not loving the recovery time and am trying to figure out how I could stay in shape without losing too much muscle mass. Cardio, abs and legs (minus dead lifts and possibly squats) shouldnt be an issue, but arms, chest and back are going to be a challenge without using a wrist.
I just bought some velcro straps to put on my upper forearms so I can possibly connect those to a cable machine, and I could always keep using my right arm these next two months, but I'm worried that could create a significant imbalance issue.
Wanted to see if anyone has had to deal with something similar, or if you have any ways I could get creative to stay in shape and minimalize losing too much mass.
Thanks for any insight/suggestions
I currently work out 2 hours a day for six days a week and the longest I've ever taken a break in the past 10 years is maybe a week tops.
So I'm obviously not loving the recovery time and am trying to figure out how I could stay in shape without losing too much muscle mass. Cardio, abs and legs (minus dead lifts and possibly squats) shouldnt be an issue, but arms, chest and back are going to be a challenge without using a wrist.
I just bought some velcro straps to put on my upper forearms so I can possibly connect those to a cable machine, and I could always keep using my right arm these next two months, but I'm worried that could create a significant imbalance issue.
Wanted to see if anyone has had to deal with something similar, or if you have any ways I could get creative to stay in shape and minimalize losing too much mass.
Thanks for any insight/suggestions
Posted on 2/13/24 at 11:48 am to ATLTiger7
Are they putting a pin in your wrist?
What about a set of resistance bands? I've got a good set I bought from Amazon that have a 20, 30, 40, 50, and 60 lb band. Plus you can hook them together to up the resistance. It came with straps, handles, and an attachment point to put in a door or hook to an anchor. It won't be the same as free weights or cable machines, but you should be able to hit biceps, triceps, and chest without having to grab a handle. Shoulders and rows would be tough though.
What about a set of resistance bands? I've got a good set I bought from Amazon that have a 20, 30, 40, 50, and 60 lb band. Plus you can hook them together to up the resistance. It came with straps, handles, and an attachment point to put in a door or hook to an anchor. It won't be the same as free weights or cable machines, but you should be able to hit biceps, triceps, and chest without having to grab a handle. Shoulders and rows would be tough though.
Posted on 2/13/24 at 12:02 pm to ATLTiger7
Just knock out all of the leg days for 2024.
Posted on 2/13/24 at 1:27 pm to ATLTiger7
Shitload of ISO work on the other arm will limit the atrophy in the other.
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