work out with body modifications....

richmondcowgirl
richmondcowgirl Posts: 137 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I have a sternum implant (staple) and it makes it harder when doing upper body workouts. Its still healing (can take up to a year) and limits my range of motion with my arm. I can't pull my elbows behind me (or pretty much past my chest). I can't stretch my arms out both ways at the same time... can't do anything that opens the chest area without risking retearing the skin around the staple. Any suggests?

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  • adjones5
    adjones5 Posts: 938 Member
    I would suggest staying away from upper body entirely. That sounds like it would be extremely painful to tear. Maybe just try the treadmill, elliptical, stairmaster? Things that only involve lower body.
  • busterbluth
    busterbluth Posts: 115 Member
    Maybe just try dumbells (do curls?) and see if that bothers you?
  • chicklidell
    chicklidell Posts: 275
    Can you do push ups and pull ups? it's all you need to do to keep your upper body conditioned until you heal.
  • richmondcowgirl
    richmondcowgirl Posts: 137 Member
    Can you do push ups and pull ups? it's all you need to do to keep your upper body conditioned until you heal.

    I can do a semi push up as long as I don't go all the way down where my elbows go behind me
  • chicklidell
    chicklidell Posts: 275
    That'll work, add in some bicep curls, some tricep extensions, they should both be ok, and even some bodyweight pull ups. youplace yourself underneath a bar set at hip level, grab the bar, and pull up....thinking that wouldn't be a problem,. You mentioned you can do lateral raises, so you're hitting your shoulders....you're good to go. :) But really, pull ups and pushups will suffice.
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    check out bodybuilding.com they have a ton of exercises on there, and if there's something that won't work for you, google the targeted muscle group to see if there's alternatives.
  • richmondcowgirl
    richmondcowgirl Posts: 137 Member
    That'll work, add in some bicep curls, some tricep extensions, they should both be ok, and even some bodyweight pull ups. youplace yourself underneath a bar set at hip level, grab the bar, and pull up....thinking that wouldn't be a problem,. You mentioned you can do lateral raises, so you're hitting your shoulders....you're good to go. :) But really, pull ups and pushups will suffice.


    Ty Ill see what I'm able to do
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