Torn Pec

[jcmule]

It is a day of bad news for me, I went to the doctor this morning and he declares that I torn my right pec. Has anyone here had this surgery before? How long were you out before you could train again?

 

[edge250]

complete pec tear and tendon rupture.

8 weeks in a sling after surgery.

6 weeks of rehab. ie. stretching the arm back out and returning range of motion.

6 months gym rehab, started with no weight on hammer machines.

took well over a full year to get anywhere near where i was before the injury.

 

[DOGGCRAPP]

Can i ask you how you did it? Flat barbell bench press?

 

[edge250]

Can i ask you how you did it? Flat barbell bench press?

not sure if you asking him or me but yes, flat bench barbell. of which i never felt comfortable doing but was brainwashed into thinking that is what i had to do.

 

[edge250]

to add to this.......there was absolutely no warning either.

 

[RONJON]

Ive hurt my chest before on flat bench by going down too fast with heavy weight..sucked.. but just to let you know i know a few bros who had complete pec tears and to my suprise they came back BIGGER and STRONGER!!!

 

[jcmule]

Can i ask you how you did it? Flat barbell bench press?

You hit it right on the head, Flat barbell bench press. Not a heavy set at all I was actually doing my second set which was 275, I usually finish with 315.

 

[jcmule]

Ive hurt my chest before on flat bench by going down too fast with heavy weight..sucked.. but just to let you know i know a few bros who had complete pec tears and to my suprise they came back BIGGER and STRONGER!!!

How long before they could get back into the gym and lift again ( well chest, back, and shoulders). The doctor told me I would be able to train arms and legs for at least 6 months. This makes me real depress, I was doing so good I was on the right track. I was training this offseason to compete this summer.

 

[jcmule]

the part I can't get out of my head

I was suppose to train legs Monday, but my knee was still a little sore so I decided to switch chest and leg day around and ended up tearing my pec.

 

[edge250]

I was suppose to train legs Monday, but my knee was still a little sore so I decided to switch chest and leg day around and ended up tearing my pec.

i feel ya, i was supposed to inclines but it was taken.

 

[jcmule]

i feel ya, i was supposed to inclines but it was taken.

That how S*#t happens. Did you go insane not being able to train? did you still do legs and arms if possible?

 

[thebrick]

Oh no.

jcmule, really sorry to hear this. I have never had that injury but I have had some bad ones. Just keep your mind busy and stay active with whatever you can do safely (keeps that metabolism going which helps the healing process) until you get back in the gym.

 

[jcmule]

jcmule, really sorry to hear this. I have never had that injury but I have had some bad ones. Just keep your mind busy and stay active with whatever you can do safely (keeps that metabolism going which helps the healing process) until you get back in the gym.

Thanks bro, I will still train legs and arms (if possible) since I cant do chest, back, or shoulders until further notice, I guess its a good time to add in a good ab workout into the routine. I will stick to the offseason diet and hope I don't lose too much. Should you stay on supplements?