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kelley_lynn
kelley_lynn Posts: 133 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Have heard friends here.. and my friends in real life, talk about strength training. My self, i love it. Prefer strength then cardio to be honest..

Problem being is this. Over the last 2 years, i have had calcification in both shoulders. Twice in each shoulder alone last year, lasting a few months. *for those not sure of what that is, its calcium build up in the shoulder joints, when it breaks down, you lose, in verying degrees, movement in your arm. Let alone, being painful. OK so you get the idea.

I want to get back into strength again, but... anything that involves lots of work for the shoulders, and yeh ouch. So I need some info from the smarties pants on here. I want ways, that i can do, ie say planks, say, push ups...

Oh just a heads up. This will be a at home thing, fraid a gym is a little out of my budget.

So let rip folks.

Will take it all on board, and hopefully be able to use these ideas

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  • grobbygru
    grobbygru Posts: 280 Member
    hmmm - I am no expert - but what about just push up's against the wall? they look pretty gentle. I don't know how you could plank without putting stress on your shoulders tho - don't think that is possible.
  • Nicola0000
    Nicola0000 Posts: 531 Member
    Do modified planks and push ups eg with your knees on the floor. This will take some of the pressure off until you can build up. Maybe also do some weights if it doesnt hurt you to build up your shoulders - even using water bottles, cans etc. Google clean and heave exercises.

    Have you spoken to your doctor? We can give advice on here, but very few are qualified and you dont want to get inhured doing something we suggest... x
  • gazz777
    gazz777 Posts: 722
    I have joint instabilities ... I started off with 12kg curls, but wrist, elbow and shoulder all wanted to 'pop'. My physiotherapist is now my 'PT' lol, setting exercises I can do and not push myself too far. The concentration is more on core and larger groups for an overall strength. Smaller areas can be worked on over time and with smaller weights. I use 2 and 3 litre milk bottles with water (= 2-3kg weights) as small weights. I just need to get a lifting program together now. PM me if you want more info. All the best.
  • kelley_lynn
    kelley_lynn Posts: 133 Member
    Oh it wont do any more damage, as such. I just have to know if its aching, ie breaking down, not to push things. And you know when that happens, i tell you. I know folks, arnt experts on here, and to be honest, i would speak to my Doc, first before i ask a question like this one. which brings me to here. and the question asked. :)

    And thanks nicole, thats just what i needed to hear, great advice, Not the doc part, for you wouldnt know unless i told, you i had spoken to him :) I mean about the weights.

    Gazz hun, you know i adore your advice. Will drop you a message tomorrow :)

    Its time to get back to building my strength, Lost what muscle i had, before 2 years ago. Thanks guys its given me ideas. :) xxx
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