Any point in even trying to hit the weights? If so, whats a good plan since I can't really hit chest or back the way I want

9/21/2009 12:20:04 PM

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the threads don't start off talking about exercise, but if you read through them there are some good tips

9/21/2009 12:33:35 PM

They do have good advice, however those threads relate to rehabilitation of the shoulder, which I'm doing physical thearpy for. I was more looking for advice for exercises I could do, that don't stress the shoulder, that work on chest and back

9/21/2009 12:36:57 PM

When I injured my shoulder (dunno if it was torn cuff or just a sprain/strain) I didn't go to the gym at all for about a week or so. When I was out of the sling and using my arm again, I started with push ups at home to see how to what extent I could use my shoulder. When I was comfortable enough to go to the gym, I started on the bench press using essentially just the bar. It was a matter of seeing how far I could use my shoulder.

Some angles will work, some won't. I could do incline dumb bells, but I couldn't do incline barbell. I couldn't do cable rows, but if I was careful I could do bent over dumb bell rows. You just need to start somewhere with low weight and see what your body can handle.

9/21/2009 3:45:52 PM