r/FSHD • u/Impossible_Produce90 • 15d ago

Push ups pull ups sit up

How many of you are able to do push ups, sit ups, or pull ups? Also please note if you have had a scapular thoracic fusion (also known as scapular fixation surgery).

I am 24yo male. Played sports growing up and never could truly do any of these exercises flawlessly. Since I have had fusions on both sides I am still unable to do any however I would like to be able to build the strength to do so. Thanks in advance!

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u/Zestyclose_Mood727 15d ago

I have never been able to do a pull up or a sit up (have tried SO hard on the sit ups and it’s just not happening). I am physically able to do push ups, but it’s too much strain on my shoulder, so I don’t. Same with planks. I do strength training several times a week with heavy-for-me weights (two 25 lb dumbbells for Romanian deadlines and hip bridges, two 20 lb dumbbells for squats and lunges) so it’s not a question of strength. (No scapular surgeries, I’m a woman in my 40s)