|
busterclimbs
Jun 27, 2005, 9:54 AM
Post #1 of 10
(1966 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Jan 30, 2003
Posts: 21
|
I broke a couple of ribs playing rugby and I'm just about ready to hit the gym. I've done some bouldering recently but it was a little too painful. Any ideas on where to get climbing specific weights programs to work at while I heal?
|
|
|
|
|
andy_reagan
Jun 27, 2005, 11:52 AM
Post #2 of 10
(1966 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Jan 12, 2004
Posts: 1075
|
OK, so probably anything involving your core is out, right? I would suggest experimenting with different upper body exercises like shoulder flys, bicep curls, etc etc with free weights first. If this is too painful, I would suggest then finding one of those "weight machines." This is bound to be comfortable at least, due to the lack of need for your body to provide stabilization (the very reason its a poorer choice for climbers).
You can probably find some cardio, as well, that isn't painful. Perhaps stationary bike (High RPMS, low resistance). I would look at this time not so much as building climbing specific strength, but moreso as getting into a super conditioned shape to be able to blast off from once your ribs feel better.
Good luck!
|
|
|
|
|
rickrock77
Jun 27, 2005, 2:25 PM
Post #3 of 10
(1966 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Jun 20, 2005
Posts: 139
|
ribs are important. find a sports coach, or pay a bit of money and get a professional to inform you of what to do. You dont wanna stuff yourself up even more, without realising. Some exercises may feel ok, but may actually cause stress of your ribs which means they wont heal properly.
|
|
|
|
|
moonshine505
Jun 27, 2005, 2:51 PM
Post #4 of 10
(1966 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Feb 25, 2004
Posts: 148
|
core exercises with broken ribs would be excruciatingly painful. Hell, any time I've broken ribs, BREATHING was painful. They're an annoying injury since you can't do much for them but wait for them to heal. I'd say don't push yourself, figure out what doesn't hurt, and go from there.
|
|
|
|
|
nafod
Jun 27, 2005, 3:34 PM
Post #5 of 10
(1966 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Jun 5, 2003
Posts: 110
|
In reply to: I broke a couple of ribs playing rugby and I'm just about ready to hit the gym. I've done some bouldering recently but it was a little too painful. Any ideas on where to get climbing specific weights programs to work at while I heal?
A similar type thread on another forum...
http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/27/1491.html
|
|
|
|
|
scotti
Jun 29, 2005, 12:00 PM
Post #6 of 10
(1966 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Jun 28, 2005
Posts: 4
|
I broke a rib back in Feb, snow boarding. I went climbing that same night, and the following morning I could get out of bed. Very painful. I reckon you're looking at 8 weeks to get back to anything like normal. :cry:
As the guys have said, anything that doesn't involve your core.
Legs , biceps, forearms, maybe shoulders.
DEFINITELY NO SIT-UPS!!!!!!
Good luck
|
|
|
|
|
marks
Jul 6, 2005, 8:58 PM
Post #7 of 10
(1966 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Aug 3, 2002
Posts: 376
|
dont bother weights wont help
do some dead hangs on finger edges.wont hurt your ribs as your body will be still.
|
|
|
|
|
raymondjeffrey
Jul 6, 2005, 9:17 PM
Post #8 of 10
(1966 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Mar 2, 2004
Posts: 361
|
Look into the 'Workout from Hell' which is a workout that John Long endorses. It is tough and grueling but "it works everytime". Best of luck with your recovery.
Cheers,
Jeff Raymond
|
|
|
|
|
annak
Jul 6, 2005, 10:06 PM
Post #9 of 10
(1966 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Oct 11, 2004
Posts: 191
|
Clyde Soles, "Climbing: Training for peak performance" has a comprehensive weight trainig routine, and also a chapter on rehab.
|
|
|
|
|
bandidopeco
Jul 6, 2005, 10:50 PM
Post #10 of 10
(1966 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Mar 17, 2004
Posts: 257
|
While the benefits of weight training for climbing are debatable, weight training can be used to prevent injury by strengthening muscles that climbing misses, thereby keeping balance in your body. The shoulders are a good example and you can look here: http://www.climbingfilms.com/videos/videoInfo.php?vidID=192&type=13
for some good exercises.
I have to pay special attention to this because I broke my clavicle and now my left shoulder feels more awkward then my right when I'm doing certain moves.
anyway good luck recovering.
|
|
|
|
|
|
