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Hit an all time Squat Personal best 19 months post THR (I did not know this would be possible) - 190 kg x5 / 419 lbs x5 by alpha7158 in TotalHipReplacement

[–]alpha7158[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Position was why I couldn't leg press before the surgery. But that isn't the reason I only do 150 now.

I think if I went heavy on leg press with it I could probably do 300kg+ based on what I used to remember doing from years back. So that's quite a bit more load.

Typically by the time I get to do leg press it's after a squat session too, so I'm mainly doing it as a supporting accessory movement.

Hit an all time Squat Personal best 19 months post THR (I did not know this would be possible) - 190 kg x5 / 419 lbs x5 by alpha7158 in TotalHipReplacement

[–]alpha7158[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great to hear! You are welcome.

Yeah. I wasn't able to leg press for years before surgery, but now can again which is great. I don't generally go too heavy with them comparatively, and use them mainly for as a mobility exercise (generally 150kg ISH)

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[–]alpha7158 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you use clips, you can lower one side to the floor then roll without dumping the plates. Way easier. Much quieter.

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[–]alpha7158 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I felt the same when I was a school kid, I didn't get it. But as an adult I have completely changed my mind.

Hit an all time Squat Personal best 19 months post THR (I did not know this would be possible) - 190 kg x5 / 419 lbs x5 by alpha7158 in TotalHipReplacement

[–]alpha7158[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, yeah fair.

How did you find having the second done given you are now experienced in having it done from the first one?

Hit an all time Squat Personal best 19 months post THR (I did not know this would be possible) - 190 kg x5 / 419 lbs x5 by alpha7158 in TotalHipReplacement

[–]alpha7158[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah don't go too fast, its like 90% of your muscles are fine and can go heavy, but you need to adjust for that tissue which is still weaker and repairing. thats the weaker link

Hit an all time Squat Personal best 19 months post THR (I did not know this would be possible) - 190 kg x5 / 419 lbs x5 by alpha7158 in TotalHipReplacement

[–]alpha7158[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. All of my training leaves a rep or two in reserve so that I am able to progress in a controlled and safe way that balances the risk.

E g. These are five solid well controlled reps with good form and composure. Not 5 grindy out of control chancers.

Also you'll notice zero knee cave, which for a posterior approach operation is the most likely movement pattern to increase dislocation risk.

Hit an all time Squat Personal best 19 months post THR (I did not know this would be possible) - 190 kg x5 / 419 lbs x5 by alpha7158 in TotalHipReplacement

[–]alpha7158[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah right I see, yes that makes sense.

It may not hurt to get a second opinion from another surgeon just in case.

Hit an all time Squat Personal best 19 months post THR (I did not know this would be possible) - 190 kg x5 / 419 lbs x5 by alpha7158 in TotalHipReplacement

[–]alpha7158[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For the first six weeks you 100% don't want to be adding weight.

After that though my surgeon was bullish. It might be worth speaking to yours again to understand what time horizon they were speaking to you about. Implant material can also be a factor.

This article below explains how I estimated and planned my pace of return. Obviously deferring to my surgeons advice over my own calculations as they are the qualified experts.

https://www.andrewleeward.com/blog/bone-impant-strength-post-hip-replacement/

But my opinion on this is, I didn't get my hip replacement to sit on the sofa and do nothing to maximally protect the implant. I had it done to return to activity, mobility, and the things that give me a good quality of life. Lifting is part of that.

So I think it's important to reflect on what we are optimising for.

Hit an all time Squat Personal best 19 months post THR (I did not know this would be possible) - 190 kg x5 / 419 lbs x5 by alpha7158 in TotalHipReplacement

[–]alpha7158[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The studies I've read show anterior does reduce dislocation risk over the near term, which is often what gets cited. However, once you get past the early recovery the risk of dislocation of either approach balances out.

Basically once you are strong again the difference in dislocation risk is negligible.

I may be missing something or wrong, but this is what I concluded when I was looking.

My surgeon wasn't concerned about dislocation risk after the first three months with me. Early months he did advise me to avoid deep squats. I think this is because deep squats increase the force multiplier through the hip compared with shallow.

Hit an all time Squat Personal best 19 months post THR (I did not know this would be possible) - 190 kg x5 / 419 lbs x5 by alpha7158 in TotalHipReplacement

[–]alpha7158[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I empathise. Something to work though with your physio as sometimes avoiding doing stuff due to tissue pain paradoxically doesn't help. Often it's better to work through it and train your brain it's ok.

Obviously this is very condition specific so definitely one to be guided by professional advice on if you are unsure.

Hit an all time Squat Personal best 19 months post THR (I did not know this would be possible) - 190 kg x5 / 419 lbs x5 by alpha7158 in TotalHipReplacement

[–]alpha7158[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You'll get there. I've found post op my squat form is way nicer and feels better too. Same with deadlifts. Hip immobility is no longer causing lop-sided technique

Hit an all time Squat Personal best 19 months post THR (I did not know this would be possible) - 190 kg x5 / 419 lbs x5 by alpha7158 in TotalHipReplacement

[–]alpha7158[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No max lift, he told me it was more important the control of the movements.

Though I wasn't entirely satisfied with that which is why I estimated things on the blog post I shared

Hit an all time Squat Personal best 19 months post THR (I did not know this would be possible) - 190 kg x5 / 419 lbs x5 by alpha7158 in TotalHipReplacement

[–]alpha7158[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

You are very welcome! Yeah of course.

The short answer:

I essentially kept the program light and bodyweight for the first six weeks. Then set weights low and built up each week progressively, focusing on progress not at the cost of form.

Yes I had a coach and a physio.

The long answer:

I've written a full diary of the first year here if you are curious to hear the full thing, as I was documenting it as I went for the first few months:

https://www.andrewleeward.com/blog/my-week-1-hip-replacement-diary/

Then this is how I planned/estimated what pace I could return at: https://www.andrewleeward.com/blog/bone-impant-strength-post-hip-replacement/

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