posted Mon, 12/10/2018 - 19:38
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13 weeks ago I underwent under muscle breast implants. Needless to say I am now starting back training (given ok from surgeon) I can’t even manage a push up on my knees. Bench press just 20kg.
Does any ladies have any advice on rebuilding muscle, where to start etc?
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It took me about 6 months to be able to do a full push up, the muscles will stretch and relax it just takes time. Just let your body tell you when it’s ready, try a push up on your knees a few times a week gently and you’ll find you’ll get a bit better and easier. I’d say it was about a year before I was back smashing push ups and benching heavy again.
Thanks all. I’m back lifting My surgeon said 12 weeks. I do a lot of CrossFit so I’ve started using resistance bands to warm up and refraining from any chest work no pull-ups, pushups or burpees and anything chest light weights, but everything else I’m lifting fairly heavy.
I’m going to concentrate on shoulders, legs and core, it’s just frustrating when I was doing so well. I’m sure I’ll get back to where I was it’s just going to take time and patience.
There will be lots of modification to "how" you perform certain exercises as you adapt to the implants.
Lots of self massage (continue if you are already doing so) that is done lightly as the surgeon explained to do (post surgery recovery) is a daily requirement for the first few months and from personal experience (with female clients) continue that prior and after training for the first year can be helpful.
One of my qualifications is in Massage Therapy so I can stand behind the efficacy of massage post implant surgery and whether you or someone you are close to or hire (country dependent) should continue to massage them based on the instructions given by your surgeon in regards to post surgery care
Working chest especially on hammer strength type equipment that are "unilateral" or dumbbell work in that form will be helpful as the swelling may take 6months plus post surgery to get to the size of what your implants actually are.
Using this type of equipment/options for chest especially allows you to go very light, use perfect form and help rekindle the lost muscle from your time off. It will require you to stabilize and keep the core tight/engaged (this should be done during almost any exercise regardless but many fail to do so) which has added benefit since that is something you will need to have even stronger now that you are going to be carry more mass due to the implants on your upper-body.
Try to avoid any exercises that require you to "lean into" the bench ie: various back/shoulder options as you obviously need far more time to heal and you will want many to use variations for back that again will target areas that will assist you in carrying your new upper-body mass.
Be very mindful of not going to heavy and concentrate on volume and truly focus on the actual contraction of the muscle you are targeting especially during chest exercises.
To heavy a weight and/or some exercises such as "weighted-flyes" may cause shifting of the implant and fixing an issue is even harder when the implant is under the muscle.
Best wishes on your journey, take it slow, use this time to work on balancing your body ie:shoulders/back/legs/glutes especially as the implants will now be giving the upper-body more "depth" and ensuring you stay balanced with the width is important if you are either a competitor or enjoy a the particular look of one.
As always train for purpose!
Please note I am not a medical professional any and all advice are based on research, personal experience and/or experience in working with others as a Health and Fitness professional only. You should always consult with your doctor/surgeon in regards to any changes in activity especially after surgery
This kind of info is really needed. I had implants a few years ago and no information available about training again. Especially when implant under the muscle. Thanks for this advice
My wife goes in for it in February so I can’t say yet. But I was under the impression cardio was ok but no upper body for two months at least.
jayiskPics of your new chest development would help..just kidding. By the pic in your avatar you look like you carry very little B/F and have a good base.
Since breast tissue is made up of fat anyone into the gym or certain sports lose whatever breasts they have as their B/F% goes down.
Not a lady but as a person that trains i could just say take your time getting back into it. You have muscle memory so that will come back fast enough.
But you will need to get use to having larger breast. The bench press and other exercises are going to feel very strange and you will def. need a supportive bra for cardio and training.
Best of luck at achieving you goals!
I've heard its painful. Goodluck on a speedy recovery.