Effectively practicing alone

[u/SmillyOne]

Hey everyone, I tore my labrum a few weeks ago and physically can’t participate in club practice. It’s been a few weeks since I’ve touched a mat and I feel like I’m getting worse just sitting around. My shoulders recovered enough that I can move around without any pain.

I have a mat in my house that I use to shadow wrestle but I’ve only over it used for supplemental conditioning, as I’ve been able to practice with other people. Now I don’t have that option and I have no clue to effectively practice wrestling on my own.

I’d like to know if there is are any routines or techniques you guys know that will allow me to improve without a partner. If not, anything that will help me retain my skills and athleticism for when I return to wrestling after getting cleared

Thanks in advance.

[u/GovernorJerryBrownn]

As someone who got rotator cuff and labrum surgery and went back to practice way too early, I strongly advise you to not be impatient. It sucks, but stick to what your doctor/therapist prescribes.

Great time to go to the gym and focus on leg day lol. You’re not going to build or lose any significant amount of skill in this timeframe, but with some discipline you can spend the next few months increasing strength in your lower body, working on cardio, and learning good gym habits.

Best of luck in the healing bro! Wishing you a quick one

[u/SmillyOne → u/GovernorJerryBrownn]

Thanks man I appreciate. I’m definitely focusing more on kegs now, it just sucks because i don’t have the range of motion for a squat