Broke my ankle and in a cast for a month, I was told not to put weight on it until cast comes off. What are some exercises and lifts I can do to try and stay active until this hell is over? I do have access to a Bowflex and dumbbells but going to the gym is not an option.
Any help would be appreciated, I’m already tired of sitting around and not being able to do anything.

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Posted by OldHickory

New Orleans

Member since Apr 2012

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Posted on 12/20/20 at 2:35 pm to RudeDog11

Have they not mentioned physical therapy at some point?

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Posted by Dixie Normus

Earth

Member since Sep 2013

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Posted on 12/20/20 at 3:21 pm to RudeDog11

Broke mine a couple years ago and I just kept doing upper stuff that I could do on a bench. RIP your leg gains.

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Posted by RudeDog11

Central LA

Member since Dec 2009

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Posted on 12/20/20 at 3:44 pm to OldHickory

Probably will, but I’m not close to that yet. I am just trying to do what I can to get some kind of workout since I can’t do cardio.

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Posted by RATeamWannabe

Baton Rouge

Member since Sep 2009

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Posted on 12/21/20 at 9:49 pm to RudeDog11

I’ve heard of athletes doing deadlifts if they have a hard cast and they lose very little overall strength, maybe look into that

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Posted by GeorgeTheGreek

Sparta, Greece

Member since Mar 2008

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Posted on 12/21/20 at 10:32 pm to RudeDog11

Battle ropes.

I shredded my groin in July 2019 and battle ropes became my best friend. Didn’t lose an ounce of conditioning. Those things suck. You can get one for around $50 bucks on Amazon.

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