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stay in shape?
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 1:55 pm
by whoadude42
i broke my elbow (the radial head) and messed up some ligaments in there...
what can i do to stay in shape?
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 2:06 pm
by vault3rb0y
Can you run? If so, do it.
Can you do sit ups or leg lifts? Do it. I would hold off from arm lifting with your good arm because you will end up with one strong arm and one weak arm.
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 3:54 pm
by powerplant42
Do leg stuff with dumbbells if you can't use a bar.
Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 1:02 pm
by jumpbackin
vault3rb0y wrote:I would hold off from arm lifting with your good arm because you will end up with one strong arm and one weak arm.
I disagree with this. It has been shown that training the uninjured side actually helps maintain strength on the injured side. It's believed to be a neurological response rather than a response to maintain muscle mass but that is still a desirable benefit.
Also, it's better to have one strong arm than two week arms.