[thedon]

i broke my thumb and tore some ligaments and my hand is is a cast right now awaiting surgery..i can't put any weight on it or grip any weights so i am just looking to get some input on how i can keep my mass up for the 2-3 months i'm out, or if its even possible to keep the mass up, thanks

[Lineski]

Really tough break man, sorry to hear it. Unfortunately the only real thing you can do is eat well, which is probably even more important now for maintaining your gains than it was while lifting. You might actually tighten up considerably from this. After surgery I'd try things like pushups or leg movements (if you can't use any weights maybe do like weightless sissy squats against a wall for high reps). You're in a tough spot, but who knows, maybe this time off will benefit you in the long run. Stay tough, bro.

[LitterTrove]

Stay active. There's plenty of athletic stuff besides lifting!

You gonna let JCHICKS show you up? If you're half the man he is, you'll find a way. :thumbs:
finally here are some pics of the nubb!

[Rocky]

Bad news man! That's gotta be tough! Hope the recovery is quick. Just stay mentally with it and keep eating good and just do what you can! You'll get it back in no time on your return!

[big_DuuuDE]

You can still train ...... any exercise which eliminates grip or arms.
- SQUAT in a smith machine
- calf raise
- leg extension
maybe leg curl too.
- ab work
- neck work

etc

let us know your plans.

[Uriel]

You can use pretty much any gripless machine (chest, side delts, rear delts, pullovers, and if you can adjust the padding up in your forearm, even curls and extensions).

[patdiddy]

good luck with everything bro.........

[EvilDumbell]

Terry Mitsos did a similar thing back in 92'. He tore his biceps and broke his hands. The doctors rigged up a cast that had hooks so he could still weight train, it was unconfortable so he tore the cast off. He snapped his biceps again doing so :)

Sad to say your out, dont try and speed up recovery by doing something stupid or you could be out for good.

[grix22]

Waaaaaaaaaaa

[thedon]

i have still been going to the gym and just using that machines where i don't need to use my grip....surprsingly there are alot, you never really think about it till you need to use it....so i guess the injury isn't going to be that detremental to my training

[LitterTrove]

Originally Posted by thedon

i have still been going to the gym and just using that machines where i don't need to use my grip....surprsingly there are alot, you never really think about it till you need to use it....so i guess the injury isn't going to be that detremental to my training

Rock on. 12 sets of pec deck!

Seriously, I think things like this make us better lifters. The average bodybuilder isn't asked to innovate nearly often enough, especially against clear-cut obstacles. Keep it up.