Hip Replacement and Doing the Program
Hey coach,
I've got a friend who's expressed some interest in doing the program who is overweight (covered many times here) but also is waiting for a hip replacement. He's youngish (37) but moves a lot older (walks with a noticeable limp). I've searched the forums and website but couldn't come back with much relating to PRE hip replacement rather than POST, and I've read through this article as it pertains to his situation (Training the Emergency Weight Loss Trainee | Andy Baker). Due to his weight and mobility, I'm not sure if squats are going to happen. I'm going to try to sell him on it anyway starting light and just seeing where it goes, but would you recommend anything as a backup plan if squats don't work out (i.e. more deadlifts at a lower weight? etc.). Is there any care that should be taken for someone awaiting hip replacement surgery that you've encountered before?
Any advice would be appreciated!