Last night while powering through my Pole + Bellydance class at SHOCKra studio, I realized I need to add a lot of arms to my training because I'll have to rely on them a lot while being on crutches. While climbing up a steel pole using arms and sheer will is good exercise, I'll need to do more to strengthen my arms and shoulders. Ugh...
I had right shoulder reconstructive surgery last year, and my shoulder is about 97% back to normal, but still not where I want it to be in terms of flexibility and pain. I'm going to be doing 5 Pilates classes a week (which incorporates some shoulder strengthening and lengthening execises, like arm springs and lots of planks and push ups), but I should do more on my own. My focus will be on reps, but I'll do the following exercises with 5-10 lb weights
- bicep curls
- skull crushers
- tricep kickbacks
- cable pushdowns (more weight)
- fun push ups like spider push ups
I welcome thoughts and arm/leg strengthening programs.
-Kitty
not good for your knee, but should make your dad proud. :)
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