Can you build a good chest just using flies?

[TendonitisBicep]

Hey brahs, I was banned for a month so just made this account as I really need help. I developed distal bicep tendonitis, so I can't bench, barbell row, pull-up, curl, etc without killing my arm. I've been squatting 3x a week lately, but I fear I'll pretty much lose all my gains in the healing process.

Today I tried Overhead BB press and felt comfortable, did some flies for chest which felt fine as well. What else can I add to my upper body day so I can maintain/build mass while recovering? I'll be unbanned in a week and will rep 3.5K all the answers (srs)

[CurlBrah1234]

Without being able to bench not too much. Can you do dips for lower chest? Would think cable crossovers would be better than flies too. How long of a recovery are you looking at?

[TendonitisBicep]

Without being able to bench not too much. Can you do dips for lower chest? Would think cable crossovers would be better than flies too. How long of a recovery are you looking at?

Can't dip as well. Sucks really, I think I might have to rest for a couple of months

[TendonitisBicep]

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[Brozef]

When I had forearm/bicep tendinitis I used chest press machines with no problem. Give 'em a try. Better than doing just flys.

Most machines didn't hurt and they helped me keep some strength and size until the tendinitis was gone (months).

I'm surprised db flys don't bother your tendinitis. Hurt badly for me.

[KDG730]

Chest Press Machines are definitely better than just doing flies. If they arent comfortable though you should really just lay off it til it heals.

[pterry0404]

How about just good, old-fashioned push ups?

[BioSmith91]

Hey brahs, I was banned for a month so just made this account as I really need help. I developed distal bicep tendonitis, so I can't bench, barbell row, pull-up, curl, etc without killing my arm. I've been squatting 3x a week lately, but I fear I'll pretty much lose all my gains in the healing process.

Today I tried Overhead BB press and felt comfortable, did some flies for chest which felt fine as well. What else can I add to my upper body day so I can maintain/build mass while recovering? I'll be unbanned in a week and will rep 3.5K all the answers (srs)

If you really have bicep tendonitis, I can almost promise you that traditonal flies are going to be painful for you. Now you probably would have a better time with a modified fly, where your forearms are close to vertical at the bottom position. This way, there isn't a force vector that is pulling your forearm into extension, and thus pulling on the biceps tendon.

[TendonitisBicep]

If you really have bicep tendonitis, I can almost promise you that traditonal flies are going to be painful for you. Now you probably would have a better time with a modified fly, where your forearms are close to vertical at the bottom position. This way, there isn't a force vector that is pulling your forearm into extension, and thus pulling on the biceps tendon.

ty brah, my tendonitis isnt at the shoulder joint, rather at the elbow. That's why flyes feel kinda comfortable.

[haroldhamersma]

ty brah, my tendonitis isnt at the shoulder joint, rather at the elbow. That's why flyes feel kinda comfortable.

I think it's best to just let it heal.. I'm sorry mate. But maybe now is the time to do all those accidentaly missed leg days

[grouchyjarhead]

Just heal up so you can bench. Don't keep pushing with an injury just for some minor gains and risk further injuring yourself, taking you out of the game completely.

[TendonitisBicep]

you guys are amazing, srs

[SwolenBro]

The following moves are great for building chest:

Bench Press
Incline Bench Press
Decline Bench Press
Dips
Flies
Cable Flies
Machine Flies
Pushups
Hammer Strength Press

Enjoy...

[DoWorkSon515]

Seems to be working ok for me. I tore the labrum in my right shoulder (self-diagnosed) and I don't think I'll ever be able to bench properly again. I've tried everything, dumbbells, machines, hammer strength etc... Past a certain point my right shoulder cannot stabilize the weight.

I do a few light sets of incline bench on the smith machine with 135 then I focus primarily on flyes. I don't have to worry about stabilization because gravity has been manipulated and the force pulls outwards, which my shoulder is fine with. Certainly not ideal. But it's working.