Originally Posted by
wanttobestrong
Hi everyone,
So I have undergone Bristow-Latarjet shoulder operation (to prevent shoulder instability - have fucked up my shoulder during the last 10 years due to occasional epileptic seizures) in my left shoulder and have now completed the rehab process with physical therapists. The consequence of operation is that for my left shoulder I now have significantly less shoulder mobility that I had before. My therapists say that I have regained as much mobility as I will ever be able to get in my left shoulder.
I cannot really rotate my left arm as much as I used to. It makes back squat impossible for me + my press also looks a bit asymmetrical, even though I can still do it.
How would you adjust the Starting Strength protocol, so I can rebuild my strength?
- Do you think replacing back squat with cross grip front squat makes sense? (cannot do the usual front squat)
- Would you still press even if it is a bit asymmetrical? (my physical therapist thinks it is not a good idea, but I am not sure whether she knows what she is talking about)
- Do you think replacing power clean with barbell rows makes sense?
- I don't think I have any problems with bench press and deadlifts.
I would appreciate any relevant advice. Thanks.