Recovering strength after surgery

jokbc52 · 04-26-2004, 08:07 PM

I am about two and a half months out of reconstructive shoulder surgery. Does anyone have any tips on what i can do to re-gain my strenght as quick as possible. i will probably be compleatly released to my own devises on may 10th and i want to be able to get back to my old self of being able to bench 295 for sets of 4-5 i know that it is a while off seeing as i was strugling to do 165 for sets of 10 today. Any help would be welcome!!!

Todd Bostrom · 04-26-2004, 08:18 PM

Is the 165 for 10 reps the Dr.s orders? In other words, is he ok with the weight you are using?

If so, I would say bench 3 times a week for like 3 sets x 8 reps on a "wave system. Something like this:

Week 1
Mon
145 3x8

Wed
160 3x8

Fri
175 3x8

Week 2
Mon
150 3x8

Wed
165 3x8

Fri
180 3x8

Then drop to twice a week:
Mon
155 3x8

Fri
185 3x8

Then get into a 5x5 program.

jokbc52 · 04-26-2004, 08:23 PM

my atletic trainer/pt wants me to do higher reps to regain some endurence until may 10th then ill be able to do whatever

jokbc52 · 04-26-2004, 09:19 PM

does anyone else have any opinions on this

Twin Peak · 04-28-2004, 09:55 AM

I had a repair of a completely torn rotator cuff last august.

I am still recoving, but am up to 245 for 10, on the bench. I snapped it while maxing out, so I want to keep reps high in perpetuity.

Basically, I have just been training as normal, while eating well and using helpful supplements like MSM, chondroitin, glucosamine, l-carnosine, ALCAR and others.

If you are interested I could dig up a link to my recovery journal.

Rich46yo · 04-28-2004, 08:24 PM

Keep your diet clean and get plenty of good protein. I also fear your going to push the shoulder to hard, kinda get that feeling looking at your post. Dont set ANY time limits for getting back to your prior strength, the last thing you want to do is re-injur it. Forget the doctor, he doesnt know your body. Only you do. If hes a surgeon then you probably know more about sports rehab then he does.

Patience is the key. Back off, enjoy your lifts,take your days off, and be patient. You have a whole life ahead of you...........take care..................Rich

04-26-2004, 08:07 PM	#1
jokbc52 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere between here and Canada someplace. Posts: 104 Photos: 1	Recovering strength after surgery I am about two and a half months out of reconstructive shoulder surgery. Does anyone have any tips on what i can do to re-gain my strenght as quick as possible. i will probably be compleatly released to my own devises on may 10th and i want to be able to get back to my old self of being able to bench 295 for sets of 4-5 i know that it is a while off seeing as i was strugling to do 165 for sets of 10 today. Any help would be welcome!!!

04-26-2004, 08:18 PM	#2
Todd Bostrom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: United States Posts: 31	Is the 165 for 10 reps the Dr.s orders? In other words, is he ok with the weight you are using? If so, I would say bench 3 times a week for like 3 sets x 8 reps on a "wave system. Something like this: Week 1 Mon 145 3x8 Wed 160 3x8 Fri 175 3x8 Week 2 Mon 150 3x8 Wed 165 3x8 Fri 180 3x8 Then drop to twice a week: Mon 155 3x8 Fri 185 3x8 Then get into a 5x5 program.
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04-28-2004, 09:55 AM	#5
Twin Peak Peak Physiques™ Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NY Posts: 7,870	I had a repair of a completely torn rotator cuff last august. I am still recoving, but am up to 245 for 10, on the bench. I snapped it while maxing out, so I want to keep reps high in perpetuity. Basically, I have just been training as normal, while eating well and using helpful supplements like MSM, chondroitin, glucosamine, l-carnosine, ALCAR and others. If you are interested I could dig up a link to my recovery journal.
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04-28-2004, 08:24 PM	#6
Rich46yo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 861	Keep your diet clean and get plenty of good protein. I also fear your going to push the shoulder to hard, kinda get that feeling looking at your post. Dont set ANY time limits for getting back to your prior strength, the last thing you want to do is re-injur it. Forget the doctor, he doesnt know your body. Only you do. If hes a surgeon then you probably know more about sports rehab then he does. Patience is the key. Back off, enjoy your lifts,take your days off, and be patient. You have a whole life ahead of you...........take care..................Rich
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04-26-2004, 08:23 PM	#3
jokbc52 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere between here and Canada someplace. Posts: 104 Photos: 1	my atletic trainer/pt wants me to do higher reps to regain some endurence until may 10th then ill be able to do whatever

04-26-2004, 09:19 PM	#4
jokbc52 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere between here and Canada someplace. Posts: 104 Photos: 1	does anyone else have any opinions on this