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After open heart surgery if as of now i bench 225.. after surgery when would i be able to start working out with this type of heavy weight again?
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Follow your surgeon : Advice. I would build up slowly starting when allowed.
Answered 12/13/2012
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Minimum 3 mo: I restrict my patients to 10 lbs with arms for 6 weeks followed by another 6 weeks with limits of 25 lbs. Also no pushing or pulling. After the 3 months you can begin building back up slowly.
Answered 4/11/2020
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