What kind of workouts can I do to get ripped for the summer, taking into account that I'm recovering from a rotator cuff injury?

[anonymous6231]

I've put on some pounds this winter and I'm looking to get into better shape for the summer. I'm not technically over weight, but I've lost some of that muscle definition. I tore my rotator cuff and had surgery a couple months back, so I can't really be lifting much weight. I'm really not a fan of running, but I have started doing it more frequently. Can anyone give me some suggestions? Something that will work my chest and won't cause my arm to fall off at the shoulder?

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I got the surgery between Christmas and New Years because I was off of work anyways. I've gone through physical therapy, and the doctor says that things have actually been healing really well. I feel pretty good, but I do not want overdo it.

[sweatgirl]

How long ago did you hurt your rotary cuff and did you go threw physical therapy and if u did how long ago? this will allow me to give you a program. Read my profile. for cardio if you don't like running you can use the bike or the elliptical for 45 minuets 4 times a week. don't swim what ever you do. if u use the elliptical don't use the arms on it, but I need more info.

[anonymous6231]

I got the surgery between Christmas and New Years because I was off of work anyways. I've gone through physical therapy, and the doctor says that things have actually been healing really well. I feel pretty good, but I do not want overdo it.

[sweatgirl]

I would ask the physical therapist what you can and can't do. that's what they are there for.

[Red_Arrow]

Torn rotator cuff takes months to heal. To do warehouse work the recovery time is about six months. There are NO exercises you can do on that arm that will get you ripped for the summer. Exercise is good, gut you will not get what you are asking for. Best to ask your doctor what exercises are okay and when, and DO NOT DO MORE than that!