Returning to the gym, 8 months post op, L5-S1 fusion and bilateral decompression for grade 3 spondylolisthesis and severe DDD.
For the most part, all I've been doing since then is walking. And I can tell I have lost muscle mass because I have been extremely cautious to lift things.
I want to return to weight training, and have signed up for a membership at the local gym. I will use it only for building muscle, and still walk outside.
Surgeon told me to never do deadlifts, which is fine. I plan to only use machines to maintain proper form, but I am still scared.
I am seeking your suggestions for push, pull exercises for upper and lower body and core development (physio has plateaued).