8 Weeks Post-Op, Training & Rehab (Front Squat, Bench Press, and Overhead Press)

My second week back in the gym after surgery for a ruptured biceps tendon.
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[@rollsroyce9213]

I love watching your videos you are so working hard

[@MainManTom]

Good to see you making progress and working around your injuries, stay strong pal!

[@andybaker2413]

Thanks!

[@davemckenna2754]

yes big help actually. i'm currently at 8 weeks and started back at the gym a couple of days ago but with super low weights. your video makes me realize i'm probably being overly cautious and conservative and add a little more weight.

[@gmontenegro9711]

Wow.. you're able to front squat with the straps 8 weeks post op?? People at 12-16-20 weeks even weren't able to touch their face yet..

[@andybaker2413]

Elbow flexion wasn't really a problem (other than loss of strength) but I had the range of motion once I started light training again. Supination was a bigger problem. And grip strength. Grip strength was also a big problem and I think I probably haven't recovered it all. I'm nearly 2 years post op and still don't have 100% of my grip strength back. Might not ever.

[@gmontenegro9711]

Andy Baker Thanks for the response. That sucks about the grip strength. Are you trying hook grip and having this issue or is it more like mobility/flexibility?
I have my surgery on Monday coming up, I plan to use a stress ball two weeks post op as part of my light training/ROM regimen. Or at least when I can ball a fist.