Just recently started hitting the weights, a few weeks ago. I had heart surgery in January and I need to start building back my chest muscle and upper body. Just wanted to get some opinions on some strength training for my upper body. I've been doing the normal bench, curls, squats all that stuff. However I can only use light weights do to the weakness in my chest. I'm pretty small to begin with, only about 148 pounds. I've been gaining some strength slowly but wanted to get some suggestions. Riding has been going great, I've been getting out 3-4 times per week since May, weather pending. Having a very wet season.
Help with strength training
- Thread starter Scotty
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there are special programs for people who have recently had heart surgery. you should try to check one of those out.
Yes, I've read of some and actualy have incorporated some of them with what I am doing. Just getting some different opinions and maybe curious if anyone knows of someone whom has had a similar experience. My cardiologist left the strength training up to me since I was lucky and made a very quick recovery from a healing and cardio standpoint.
You may want to think about protein supplements along with calcium to help build back what you lost.