Hey /fit/ I've broken my femur and was on crutches for about a year due to some complications. I lost a ton of muscle and am now a skinny 5/10 150 pounds. I finished physical therapy and am now looking to start gaining my leg strength back any ideas?
Any lifting experience prior to the injury?
jesus christ how the fuck did you brake your femur?
>>35421048
Nope was never in bad shape though just not as skinny as I am now
>>35421037
Can you imagine doing a heavy fuckin squat and your femur furiously snaps back in half?
>>35421053
Weakened bone from a tumor in it, hurt like a bitch but all good now
>>35421092
Yea second time it's broken first was lifting a demo bag
ss+gomad, no joke
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this article is just for you
>>35421098
How much milk do you drink a day?
I mean basically, it's not any different than advice for anyone starting out lifting. Though that's assuming you've worked with orthopedic specialists or whatever and done enough PT that your leg is recovered fully structurally and at similar strength to your other leg.
But basically, you know, try and find a good program that works for you (ss, etc.) and stick with it. Squats/DL are your bread and butter, and ease into it, especially given your injury. But don't let it hold you back or discourage you. You're past the hardest part already in recovering from a shit injury. Just get lifting!
>>35421105
Thanks man I'll look into it >>35421122
None I just take calcium pills and a multivitamin >>35421123
Thanks looking forward to getting into it
>>35421152
>calcium pills and a multivitamin
calcium pills will never replace natural calcium. How do you not drink milk? for fuck sake m8. I drink at least a half gallon a day.
I started lifting at 28 after a serious car crash resulting in a broken hip (among other things).
I got to a 100kg squat and a 140kg deadlift in about an year and a half.
Take your time, don't rush it and see where it goes. Have an orthopedic follow you and monitor your recovery.
We can all make it bro, godspeed with your recovery
>>35421122
Also want to know how often he thanks mr skeltal. I thank mr skeltal every day, never broke anything.
>>35421188
Guess I'll drink more milk. Also since I'm skinny now should I just focus on bulking or try to cut whatever fat I have left
>>35421241
I would say bulk. Get all that protein to build up those bones. When you hit 170 i would start cutting to a low bf% then put on more weight as seen suited.
Alright thanks for all the help guys unfortunately I'll be starting this after New Years with the thousands of others but I'll keep looking around fit for more advice on how to get started thanks for the advice
