Hi Andy im just curious about something. If the belted squat adds strength to the beltless squad would this be the same for the deadlift? Kind regards Michael

On my second distal rupture. between insurance and Cleveland Clinic I'm at 6 weeks between injury and repair on the first, and a little longer on the second. So frustrating to wait so long for answers and action. I was coming from contest prep, so I'll have been a full year and a half away from upper body by the time I can lift again. First repair went great, but still very concerned about how long they are making me wait AGAIN. thank goodness i have such a great surgeon.

Nice to learn something of value just curious to a brand of belt and type? I've never used a belt

Gonna start the new version of this program For bench press day the second movement says either db incline press or machine press Can I simply do barbell incline for the lift after the main bench press ?

I don't understand your progams you couldn't surely recover from squats or say deadlifts it would make ur lower back so sore and weak please explain

Does not make sense to deadlift bench squat multiple times a week how for instance could your lower back recover makes no sense explain please

Why do you think its ok to squat deadlift bench multiple times a week? To me it doesn't make sense being you aren't giving ur musles enough time to recover ...i just don't understand. Deadlift more than once a week and your lower back will be in pieces

Yiu aren't giving your body any rest how can you possibly do such high volume of dealifts over a week and perfume at your best if your lower back has no time to recover please explain

I know Andy is an education but how can you squat so often...i used to my knees were always sore how can you deadlift so many times and be ready for a heavy workout as your lower back will be in pieces. Steroids probably to recover so quickly. Doesn't make sense you aren't giving your body the rest it needs 4days a work and volume? Volume isnt necessary to build muscle intensity is... please explain?

I've started the arm specialization program today will definitely give this program a try and maybe another to see if they work....what I do know is that mark rippetoe worked with this guy to come up with his book and programs so I have faith

Thanks for this. I'm 60 and tore my left one picking up a longboard surfboard on Waikiki Beach (on day one of vacation of course). I'm two days post surgery and feeling frustrated by not being able to do much for while (and the long road of recovery ahead), but your video has definitely encouraged me a lot. Thanks again. I hope to return to the same surfing spot someday for a "do over."

i got my surgery 10 days ago. after a week i got back into the gym and just did all body parts that i could without involving my left bicep. at first i said im just going to chill for atleast a month and let this fully heal. after a week i said forget that, i neeeed to get back in there lol. glad everything is going good for you. hope all is well. thanks for the video

2 day post-op… I’m in 90 splint…This blows!

Thank you.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for making this video

Outstanding

ANY ADVICE FOR SOMEONE WITH A FULL BICEP TEAR WHO'S HAD THE INJURY A FEW YEARS HOW. BTW: I'm not yelling, I just capped everything to make my msg pop as I really am looking for answers. Thx

Very sensible approach. I’m getting good at a few specific exercises and I need to start changing up or alternating workouts- still do the heavyweight dips, but not every bench day. 😂

Can you substitute front squat for back squat? I struggle to do back squat

This was a great video! Very clear and specific. Super informative!

Thanks for your help

Distal bicep tear (complete) left arm back in Mar (2024); repair surgery a little over two weeks later. Cast, then brace (each for a few weeks). I have a few more months until near complete recovery; however, I have full range of motion now and some strength back. What help significantly, was working on my range of motion soon after the surgery. I did not take any pain medicine (post-surgery)…it subsided after about a week. I participate in physical therapy once a week. Both the [excellent] orthopedic surgeon and [excellent] physical therapist are kind of amazed at my progress. To everyone experiencing this, please keep a positive mental attitude…you can overcome it and get back to your normal life. The same mental strength helped me back in 1986 when I almost lost my leg…I was able to complete the remaining 12 years of a 20 year career in the U.S. Army. Good luck to all, God bless, and a huge thank you to the doctors and staff at the James Haley VA Hospital in Tampa, Florida!

Thank you for the intel🏋🏻🏋‍♂️🦊

This need time stamps!

I’ve long been interested in conjugate but apprehensive to apply due to a lack of knowledge. This video has given me the confidence to jump in now!

Something I was using recently was an Upper - Lower - Full split. I thought it worked very well. Especially for an older guy at 54. Same principal I suppose, just more condensed and a little less volume per body part during the week. But Id say it averages out over a 2 week span... Just started reading Barbell Prescription, which I'll be using to navigate my program very soon. Thank you Andy.

I had to fight with the va to get the surgery. 6 weeks I was very descriptive and explained I needed an MRI and no one believed me. They tried to get me to go to physical therapy first and I refused but the nurse wrote in my chart that I agreed with that plan. I had to use private insurance.

Thank you

Would using your 852 progression on the first lift be appropriate here? And would you still stand by this upper lower routine?

Thank you that was very useful I just got the same injury 3 days ago and going tomorrow to set up the surgery hopefully on Saturday

I recently underwent bicep tendon surgery at the VA, and it was quite a different approach! Instead of a cast, they just put it in a sling for a couple of days. They encouraged me to move my arm freely, with some restrictions for the first month. After three months, I should be able to lift anything I want. The procedure involved two incisions, one in the forearm and another to reach the end of the bicep tendon. They needed the second incision because they couldn't reach the end of my biceps from the initial one, according to the doctor. It's not always necessary, but in my case, it was.

Would love to see some new videos...ive watched all the old ones multiple times

Thanks man I just had my pectoal major tendon repaired this helped!

Thanks for the info I just had the surgery and I was curious on what to expect in the upcoming weeks

I tore my left and I'm 2 weeks post op. I'm seeing a lot of comments of people saying they're on their 2nd tear on the other arm. Do I have that to look forward to if I start working out again? Is there an underlying issue that I can address to avoid that?

😬 I think he’s talking directly to me with overtraining

Thanks bro 28/3/24 ..

This is a great and informative video

How do I contact you for programming. Thanks

TB500 and BPC 157 👌🏼 trust me guys , it’s a miracle

Hi Andy. I appreciate your video. I learned quite a bit. I'm at 12 weeks post OP. I am 66 years young and joining a Gym this coming week. I appreciate your advice on exercises for my rehab. My main goal is getting back on the Golf Course and being as active as I was pre injury. If you have any further advice it will be appreciated. Have a great day and good luck in your endeavors. ScottyD

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Appreciate the video man, I’m going into surgery in a couple of days.

I'm nearing the end of my NLP and these videos are helpful. Thanks

Do you have your physical therapy protocol documented? I have ran into insurance issues out of the splint and have been having trouble figuring out what to do at home

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Thank you.

Thank you for this. Had to wait 17 days for my surgery but am now one week post op. Needed to hear all of this right now more than you know. Being out of the gym is the hardest part for me mentally. Itching to start pt.

This was the so so so helpful thank you.

Hands down best video on how to set up a conjugate program