Workouts to substitute in on a 10 lb weight lift restriction

Staceym2112
Staceym2112 Posts: 892 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Okay so what would you substitute in for planks, pushups, other bodyweight exercises, and weightlifting exercises using your arms when you're on a 10 lb weight lifting restriction?

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  • pondee629
    pondee629 Posts: 2,469 Member
    Perhaps you should ask the medical professional who put you on the restriction. This way any answer would be tailored to your situation.
  • Staceym2112
    Staceym2112 Posts: 892 Member
    Yeah he said, ask possible personal trainers what exercises etc work the same muscles but don't require more than 10 lbs until the muscle that was cut into is fully healed. Wound has been healed but muscle is still weak and goes numb/gets heavy and tingles after a few minutes with 10 lbs.
  • ew_david
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
    That's some dangerous advice.

    Can you see a physical therapist?
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    It's best to stick to the limitations and let it heal. Any "substitute" should also not break the 10 lbs limitation.
  • pondee629
    pondee629 Posts: 2,469 Member
    An evaluation by, and a program from, a physical therapist seems to be in order.
  • Staceym2112
    Staceym2112 Posts: 892 Member
    Thanks for the advice
  • maryannprt
    maryannprt Posts: 152 Member
    Staceym2112 wrote: »
    Yeah he said, ask possible personal trainers what exercises etc work the same muscles but don't require more than 10 lbs until the muscle that was cut into is fully healed. Wound has been healed but muscle is still weak and goes numb/gets heavy and tingles after a few minutes with 10 lbs.

    Then 10 lbs is probably too heavy. Stop it, and see about getting a PT. referral.
  • Boxingcookies
    Boxingcookies Posts: 1 Member
    Swim
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    edited November 2017
    Unable to give any sort of answer with the info you've given.

    What muscle(s) were cut, how deep, was it a procedure or a wound etc...?

    Deferring to your doctor or surgeon who know this info is best.
  • Staceym2112
    Staceym2112 Posts: 892 Member
    Chieflrg wrote: »
    Unable to give any sort of answer with the info you've given.

    What muscle(s) were cut, how deep, was it a procedure or a wound etc...?

    Deferring to your doctor or surgeon who know this info is best.

    Deltoid Muscle, deep cut to remove a tumor the size of a lime.
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    pondee629 wrote: »
    An evaluation by, and a program from, a physical therapist seems to be in order.

    Request a consult/referral to a competent PT.

    Preferably one who does sports medicine, as they have a different perspective.

    In my limited experience. Sports Med focused PTs tend to allow/encourage you to push(but not so far as to reinjure)

    Therapeutic PTs tend to be only interested in restoring basic function.
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    Staceym2112 wrote: »
    Chieflrg wrote: »
    Unable to give any sort of answer with the info you've given.

    What muscle(s) were cut, how deep, was it a procedure or a wound etc...?

    Deferring to your doctor or surgeon who know this info is best.

    Deltoid Muscle, deep cut to remove a tumor the size of a lime.

    Ahhh tumors, yeah those are great surprises.

    The delts are a tricky one to heal because of...well arms, hands, lol. I was stabbed there when I was 13, never went to hospital. It took a couple months to lift again because no stitches.

    Did they go in through front, top, or back?
  • Staceym2112
    Staceym2112 Posts: 892 Member
    Chieflrg wrote: »
    Staceym2112 wrote: »
    Chieflrg wrote: »
    Unable to give any sort of answer with the info you've given.

    What muscle(s) were cut, how deep, was it a procedure or a wound etc...?

    Deferring to your doctor or surgeon who know this info is best.

    Deltoid Muscle, deep cut to remove a tumor the size of a lime.

    Ahhh tumors, yeah those are great surprises.

    The delts are a tricky one to heal because of...well arms, hands, lol. I was stabbed there when I was 13, never went to hospital. It took a couple months to lift again because no stitches.

    Did they go in through front, top, or back?

    It's not completely centered. So front more towards top (think anatomical position, with arms raised its on top). Cut starts in lower deltoid and moves into bicep. I'd post a pic but I'm on a phone and it doesn't give me that option.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    I vote no. Bodyweight exercises tax you more than a 10 lb weight. What's harder, pushups or 10 lb chest press? Both work basically the same muscles. Plus, consider that a 10 lb deltoid raise is a lot harder than a 10 lb chest press, so the advice makes no sense. The risk is rupturing the surgical site internally. It takes a long time for all that to heal up. Hope you find a solution and get well soon.
  • pogiguy05
    pogiguy05 Posts: 1,583 Member
    My suggestion is to let everything heal and get an all clear from the doctor. Not sure what your age is, but I am sure others around or older then me (51) can say you dont want to damage anything. You will regret it as you get older. When you think of it long term the amount of time you need to heal is a very small part. Keep your eating healthy and do cardio maybe. Once your cleared then start slowly.
  • maryannprt
    maryannprt Posts: 152 Member
    stanmann571 wrote: »
    pondee629 wrote: »
    An evaluation by, and a program from, a physical therapist seems to be in order.

    Request a consult/referral to a competent PT.

    Preferably one who does sports medicine, as they have a different perspective.

    In my limited experience. Sports Med focused PTs tend to allow/encourage you to push(but not so far as to reinjure)

    Therapeutic PTs tend to be only interested in restoring basic function.

    I don't know how you're defining a "therapeutic" therapist. I would suggest a clinic with a sports med or orthopedic focus, but if the OP can't lift 10 lb without an issue, she doesn't have basic function.
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    This sounds serious and quite complex. I would not even feel comfortable giving or taking internet advice from others here, other than to say let it heal keep working with your doctors.
  • Staceym2112
    Staceym2112 Posts: 892 Member
    RoxieDawn wrote: »
    This sounds serious and quite complex. I would not even feel comfortable giving or taking internet advice from others here, other than to say let it heal keep working with your doctors.

    Yeah the advice taken was to see a sports medicine therapist...
  • kelly_e_montana
    kelly_e_montana Posts: 1,999 Member
    Hollow holds are good substitute for planks and won't put any stress on your shoulders. There are also a lot of Pilates cores exercises that don't involve the shoulders. I wasn't able to use my arm for 6 months because I had a bone graft in my wrist. I did belt squats, leg extensions, jumping lunges, high box step-ups, jump squats, etc. I got a huge squat out of the deal and a very strong core!
  • me0231
    me0231 Posts: 218 Member
    I had a nasty surprise like that cut out of my quad and stopped all exercise basically. It took quite a while to heal and because of cut nerves there were a bunch of weird sensations/pain responses and tingling and such. I didn't want to mess with it. Onco surgeons are not too concerned with function, priority is to get it all out so healing can take while. It's been nearly three years for me now and my quad is completely fine and I have no issues apart from a loss of sensation.

    I'd say don't put any stress on it and let it heal. You'll easily hit 10lbs with just normal living and moving.

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