How much rest do you need before going to gym and start playing with weights again....?

[bllorayne]

hi everyone.....i was wondering how much rest should one take after going under the knife...i lift say 150 pounds in bench press etc so how much one should take so that the wound gets healed completely...

[hairthere]

I waited 2 months before doing any heavy lifting. started jogging after 2 weeks and did cable work. every doctor provides post-op instructions which will include info on when to resume exercise, so you should follow them as closely as possible.

[Bill - Seemiller]

bllorayne,

 

As hairthere stated, restarting your daily workout routine should be a gradual process.

 

After my third procedure, I waited a good 3 months before resuming heavy lifting. However, I started light weight training as early as 6 days, staples in and everything. Of course, I started very light doing dozens of reps and kept my head very still. Any exercises that puts a strain on the donor area should be avoided for several weeks/months.

 

As you get back into the gym, start slowly and use common sense. If you feel any strain, stop the exercise immediately and move onto something else.

 

Best wishes,

 

Bill

[bllorayne]

got it bill and hairthere .....thanks god bless u 2