Any weightlifters here who have had a hip replacement?

❓Question 🤔

I just found out I’ve got arthritis in both hips and will eventually be looking at hip replacements. This came out of the blue after going to the doctor because of having some pain that has lasted for several weeks and is not getting better. In doing some research, I’ve read that you shouldn’t be lifting with heavy weights after getting a hip replacement. I curious about what is considered “heavy” for people who have lifted over the majority of their life and are pretty strong pre-surgery. For reference, I’m a 59-year-old male, a high school PE teacher and Strength & Conditioning coach, and five years ago I back squatted 455 and deadlifted 505 at a body weight of just over 200 lbs. I would consider 225 for squats to be light but the average non-lifter would probably consider that very heavy. I'm wondering what other experienced lifters have found once they start training again after surgery. I’m just trying to prepare myself ahead of time for what I maybe can and cannot do, if possible. Thanks for your help!

Posted Sep 29, 2026, 2:28 AM UTC

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