Muscle memory

[bigdog123]

Bilateral quad tendon tear 5 months ago.

Quads shrunk from 29 inches at thickest point to 25 over 10 weeks post injury.

I'm now squatting 100kg x 12 and they are now 28 inches again, albeit some muscle loss near the knee...

So I'm thinking... Could someone regain old muscle with lighter weights, say I get to 120-130kg and do higher reps? I'm not talking about building new muscle, just regaining what I had before the injury.

I've regained my upper mass after three months off in no time with higher reps and less weight but not sure what you guys though t

 

[thethinker48]

You're squatting 100 kgs 5 months after a BL quad rupture?

Holy hell, good for you man. Be safe, and yes you can definitely rebuild muscle tissue using a higher rep range and lighter loads.

This is a career ending injury for guys, so take it easy coming up in size and strength

 

[bigdog123]

cheers. Yeah I'm using dumbbells now instead.

Was doing 75kg and got up to 23 reps last week so jumped to 100kg for now.

Will go to 110-120 in a couple weeks but tbh I have no intention of going crazy heavy again. So the plan is lighter weights...

I've been doing two hours a day rehab till week 14 and now just weights twice a week.