i have to use crutches for awhile due to knee surgery and i was wondering if it will help with upper body strength. i had been going to the gym b4 my surgery to work on toning my arms and was wondering if that will help.
2006-09-13 20:36:40 · 5 answers · asked by Sarah R 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
not unless you strap weights to both ends and do bench presses=)
2006-09-13 20:44:39 · answer #1 · answered by AlwaysRight 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,the fact that you are using your upper body to move your mass around means you are getting upper body work.The triceps and anterior(front )deltoids will do most of it.
2006-09-13 21:50:38 · answer #2 · answered by Brian M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
check out people who are bound to a wheelchair or permanently using crutches
2006-09-13 20:45:01 · answer #3 · answered by buddhaboy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
read tips on workouts and more on toning on this site
2006-09-13 21:28:38 · answer #4 · answered by lace1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe but it sure makes your shoulder joints sore too
2006-09-13 20:39:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋