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re: Benching with mild pectus excavatum
Posted on 1/31/23 at 8:16 pm to Bonkers119
Posted on 1/31/23 at 8:16 pm to Bonkers119
I have it as well, multiple surgeries when I was young, etc etc. I still get winded quicker than I should and it does take longer for me to build up endurance. Funny you ask about bench, it’s always been a long road for me to see progress there. Doctors always told me lifting was very good for my chest but just take it slow.
Other than that, it never held me back much, high school basketball and soccer weren’t too bad. Currently I’m exercising/lifting 4 days a week.
Other than that, it never held me back much, high school basketball and soccer weren’t too bad. Currently I’m exercising/lifting 4 days a week.
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Posted on 1/31/23 at 9:14 pm to fredrod8545
Did you have the Nuss procedure, and if so how were the results?
I tried to get approved for Nuss in my late 20s, but was denied due to my case not being severe enough.
I’ve always struggled with bench too. I can squat 315+ and Deadlift 405+, but I barely Bench over 225. I feel like if I had a full chest, I could bench so much more.
I lift 4 days a week also, and do cardio. I don’t run as much anymore but maybe a few miles a month. Mostly cause my knees are terrible lol.
I tried to get approved for Nuss in my late 20s, but was denied due to my case not being severe enough.
I’ve always struggled with bench too. I can squat 315+ and Deadlift 405+, but I barely Bench over 225. I feel like if I had a full chest, I could bench so much more.
I lift 4 days a week also, and do cardio. I don’t run as much anymore but maybe a few miles a month. Mostly cause my knees are terrible lol.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 9:48 pm to Bonkers119
I did have the Nuss procedure. I still have the titanium bar in my closet that was in my chest for two years. Before that, they tried the Ravitch procedure. The Nuss provided much better results, where I was able to run and play sports for longer and at a better level. I was also able to generally breathe better which was the most important!
My chest still looks fairly funky but after spending 5 summers as a lifeguard wearing no shirt, I got over how it looks.
My chest still looks fairly funky but after spending 5 summers as a lifeguard wearing no shirt, I got over how it looks.
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