Lifting after breast augmentation

TheGymGypsy

It's been about 6 weeks since my procedure and I'm ready to gently ease into upper body exercises. My implants were placed under the muscle so I need to avoid straining my chest. (No push ups, bench press, etc.) What are some good shoulder/back/bicep exercises I can do with minimal chest involvement?

TheGymGypsy

No one?

LeanButNotMean44

Here is one place for you to start reading: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122362451

There are a few other threads about this on their site, too. Good luck!

CeolaDavis

After thinking about breast implants on and off for about 10 years I finally decided to do it! I'm excited but at the same time really nervous about it. I just want to make sure I don't go to big or to small. I'm 44 yrs old a mom of three beautiful kids ages 23, 7, and 5 and breast feed all three and my breast are deflated, uneven and just not what they use to be. I had my consultation and my ps said I could do 375cc's but I'm still wondering if I want him to fill them to 40I had my consultation and my ps said I could do 375cc's but I'm still wondering if I want him to fill them to 400.

foxtayle

I'd like to bump this post. I had my breast augmentation in Feb 2013, and in Dec 2014 had a secondary surgery to adjust the implants since I was beginning to drop/pocket. My implants are also under the muscle and previous bottoming out wasn't helped with engaging my pectoral muscles as much as I did.

I don't want another repeat fix procedure, so am looking for good upper body (back, shoulder, bi/tri) exercises with minimal engagement of the chest muscles. Will also check out the link above, but the more suggestions, the better!

polegirl23

Hi Foxtayle

Your post has worried me as I had large implants under the muscle in August 2014. I followed the advice of my surgeon and went back to exercise gradually, however I am now back to lifting heavy barbells and also doing any chest exercises such as press ups, pull ups etc. I have had no problems with my implants so far, did you have issues straight away when you began chest exercises? What were your symptoms?

Any advice would be appreciated!!

fatcity66

After you have fully recovered, you can do pretty much any exercises, push-ups, bench press, etc. It shouldn't be a problem.

dbmata

In for sweater stretchers.