Cannot lift due to medical reasons. Is MRP not for me?

i_am_mrp1 · 2016-09-12T01:48:52+00:00

Setting MRP aside, there are tremendous health benefits from resistance training and weight bearing exercise.

I'm assuming your stent was for coarct.

If you don't have exertional hypertension, then you should get a second opinion about resistance training. You may not be allowed to do Valsalva maneuvers or lift super heavy, but you can get almost the same effect with some modifications, like Bulgarian split squats and lunges to replace barbell squats, hamstring curls, glute bridges, and rows to replace deadlifts, etc.

If people can do maximum incremental exercise tests on a bike after stenting, then you should probably be able to do resistance training. Most doctors don't know shit about physiology. Find a vascular surgeon who lifts and get a second opinion.

BluepillProfessor · 2016-09-12T16:01:09+00:00

Resolve your medical issue first. Get a second opinion. Then talk to a rehab/exercise therapist about exactly what you can do and what you cannot do.

While lifting weights and building muscle is the overwhelming consensus first step, there have been a few of people arguing that swimming and cardio can even trump weightlifting for producing a lean, attractive body. I don't buy it, and most MRP guys don't buy it, but it is a valid opinion and it is certainly a valid second option.

Don't forget, you go to war with the army that you have, not the army that you would like to have.

redearththeory · 2016-09-11T16:59:46+00:00

I am allowed to do any amount of cardio - biking, swimming etc.

Circuits are good.

i_am_mrp1 · 2016-09-11T18:38:54+00:00

Can you do body weight ?

Lifting is almost essential. But aside from the many health benefits it assists with getting your head on straight

Mikesi12345 · 2016-09-11T16:42:10+00:00

First stop making excuses and start making solutions. I am in the same boat as you. Can't lift, can barely run , due to various surgeries.

However i am 6ft3 and was once a skinny fat at 195 lbs.

What i did was lose 25lbs. Im down to 170 now. Since i can't lift nor run like I used to , I asked myself what can I do.

So I started kickboxing. Great workout , cardio and works out your upperbody.

I realized im not going to be this big muscular dude , but I did realize what I can become. Swimmers build lean type of guy.

Better than being skinny fat 195 and making excuses.

Persaeus · 2016-09-11T17:02:40+00:00

What is your medical condition that you cannot lift , but can vigorously swim?

nightmancommeth · 2016-09-11T17:08:20+00:00

Swimming/biking plus a solid diet will keep your build in check. No excuses!!!

Sepean · 2016-09-11T18:40:57+00:00

Of course MRP will still work. Do what you can to get as close to a muscular, lean look because that is an important part of your SMV; lifting is the easiest way to get there, but even if you don't get as ripped as you could with lifting you can still look good, and even if you couldn't you could still get a lot of mileage from MRP. Frame, game and dominance is way more important than looks anyway.

WhiteTrashKiller · 2016-09-12T00:59:21+00:00

Work the problem! No weights I assume means something with your neck, thorasic issue maybe?

Access to a pool is a great asset, sounds like you are in it a lot. Take those women's ankle weights, the velcro ones 3 lbs 5 lb bags. Strap them to your wrists and do pec flys. Weighted squats in a pool are great also. I have a an L5 that likes to play anarchy on my lifting program. Gotta work with it, I want to push through it, but it will only sideline me even more...

How many guys would kill for a Phelps physique?

Different strokes will build a different body. Eat at a surplus and mix flys, backstroke, freesyle and breaststrokes and your body will build itself.

Obviously if there is a grave danger to your health don't fuck around. Grave danger for me is paralyzation. Fuck being in a chair. The chance that instantaneous death may occur, so be it. Thwn again I haven't ealked in your shoes, so good luck to you my brother.....

If not, Pay more attention to a ketosis diet and walk. You'll stay lean enough doing just that.

[deleted] · 2016-09-12T19:21:33+00:00

What kind of condition? CT fletcher lifts pretty good with a fake valve coming out of his heart. Arnie has had a triple bypass...

Title	Cannot lift due to medical reasons. Is MRP not for me?
Author	i_am_mrp1
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Comments	27
Date	September 11, 2016 3:59 PM UTC (9 years ago)
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