Torn Bicep

fishtownflexin · Jan 11, 2008

My brother tore his bicep tendon about a half year ago away from the bone down in his elbow area. He had the surgery and had it repaired but is very upset with the size of his one arm now compared to the other. What do you recommend that he can do to help get his small arm somewhat up to par with his normal arm. Is there any gear that he can use that will help speed the process? or will he just have to deal with the smaller arm

noname103 · Jan 12, 2008

He can get the arm back to 95% but he needs to weight train his entire upper body. If he does that it will be back in 6-12 months. I had a torn tricep back to 95% strength in about 6 months

bigheinz · Jan 12, 2008

I agree.
My right arm is smaller than the left arm (biceps), Victor ask me to do one complete workout and the next bicep workout would be 8 sets with both arms and 4 more sets with just my right arm. it worked and still working, also focus in the weak part of your body always when you are using bouth arms like when you are doing barbell rows or preacher curls. I focus always in my right chest and right leg, even if you are pushing with bouth arms at the hammer presses or at the leg presses you push more or you focus your mind with with your weakest part or smallest part. It is been helping me for years to manatain the balance between the right side and the left side of my body.

I also do it with my clients who needs rehab of certain areas after surgery or accidents

Hope it helps.