I had a tummy tuck and breast implants 8 weeks ago. Before surgery I was deadlifting 300lbs, squatting 250lbs and bench pressing 145lbs. I’m putting the amounts because when I ask “when can I lift heavy again” people think 50lbs is heavy. When can I start working my way towards these weights again? I just need to know I’m not going to cause damage to anything since surgery.
January 9, 2020
Answer: Resume weight training a 6 weeks post tummy tuck and breast implants If you had a diastasis (muscle separation) repair with the tummy tuck, it will be 6 weeks before you can stress it. You should be able to ramp up to full strength over the following several weeks. If you implants are under muscle using the dual plane method, be aware that you will not regain full pectoral muscle strength because a portion of the muscle is detached.
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January 9, 2020
Answer: Resume weight training a 6 weeks post tummy tuck and breast implants If you had a diastasis (muscle separation) repair with the tummy tuck, it will be 6 weeks before you can stress it. You should be able to ramp up to full strength over the following several weeks. If you implants are under muscle using the dual plane method, be aware that you will not regain full pectoral muscle strength because a portion of the muscle is detached.
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March 11, 2019
Answer: When can I start powerlifting after tummy tuck/ breast augmentation? As a bodybuilder, I can understand your concerns. Usually 6 weeks is the standard time to wait before dead lifting, squatting, bench pressing or more strenuous activity. I generally recommend that patients ease back into the workouts over the course of a couple of weeks. Do not start with crunches, sit-ups, or core exercises but gradually ease back into your former exercise routine to assess tolerance.
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March 11, 2019
Answer: When can I start powerlifting after tummy tuck/ breast augmentation? As a bodybuilder, I can understand your concerns. Usually 6 weeks is the standard time to wait before dead lifting, squatting, bench pressing or more strenuous activity. I generally recommend that patients ease back into the workouts over the course of a couple of weeks. Do not start with crunches, sit-ups, or core exercises but gradually ease back into your former exercise routine to assess tolerance.
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