CyclePups: 6 weeks completed, on to the extended play version

[OakLeaf]

I am kind of scared to start them, as I don't want to know how it will tweak my rotator cuff. So maybe I should start with wall pushups to be safe? Any suggestions?

Did you have a PT you worked with on your rotator cuff? Can you call them for a quick question? Have you done any push-ups since your injury - and if so, how did that feel?

If it was me I'd be especially worried about muscle imbalances. Keep doing (or resume) whatever exercises you did to rehab your shoulder. In earlier threads I put up links to some stretches and some exercises for the opposing muscle groups.

The other thing I'd worry about is progressing too quickly. The program as written moves very, very steeply and I think it could aggravate an injury. If your doctor or PT clears you to join in, you might want to plan to repeat even the early weeks at least once (or perhaps do each "day" twice in succession, still keeping a rest day in between), then maybe take a step back for a third week (to a lower column or an easier type of pups) before moving on to the next program week.


Edit: Emily you DO NOT suck! Actually, you rock, for getting started with this and planning to stick with it! I'm pretty sure everyone who's stuck with this program has at least doubled the total number of pups we're doing in a day (all the sets added together), and actually the ones who started with the fewest made the most progress. But if you're having trouble progressing, maybe take a look at your protein intake?