Training after torn bicep surgery

[vicvic1]

5 days ago I tore my bicep deadlifting I go into surgery this morning. My left arm is not going to be fully healed for 5 to 6 months. I want to get back in the gym as fast as I can. What can I do without my arm? Is it safe to bench a dumbell with one arm? I will be buying a front squat harness. Please help with any ideas . If I sit out for that long Im finished

 

[stevesmi]

I would imagine you would be able to do a lot with a torn bicep.

wrap it up and avoid putting pressure on it

 

[vicvic1]

What Ineed to know is should I be doing one arm dumbell flatbench, curl, lateral raise? Doc says Ill be of that arm for 5 months. I want to stay as busy and heavy as I can. Iwas also thinking of a front squat harness. I just dont want to wither away. Thanks

 

[stevesmi]

well lets stick to legs for now.. then work our way to the upper body slowly. working out one bicep and not the other is your decision.

i know a guy who broke his leg and then just focused on his upper body until the legs healed. him being a triathlete his legs were jacked and upper body was scrawny.

maybe in your case it could end up being a blessing focusing on your legs for a few months? I would say 95% of lifters I see in the gym (men) are strong in the upper body but weak in the lower body.