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EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 42 MIN

Episode 166: Chest Training After Explant Surgery with Dr. Shannon Ritchey and Dr. Robert Whitfield

from The Dr. Robert Whitfield Show · host Robert Whitfield MD

Dr. Robert Whitfield, MD: Located in the heart of Austin, Texas, Dr. Robert Whitfield is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in holistic care, the SHARP Method and toxicity awareness. Our office is dedicated to serving the Austin and surrounding Central Texas communities. Welcome to the official YouTube channel of Dr. Robert Whitfield In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ritchey to discuss chest muscle training after surgery. We cover the physiology of pectoralis major recovery, when it's safe to reintroduce resistance training, how to progressively load the chest without compromising surgical results, and the specific movement patterns we recommend for patients post-explant or post-augmentation. If you've had breast surgery and want to understand how to rebuild strength and function in the chest wall safely, this is for you. Want me to adjust the tone, add anything specific you covered, or format it differently for the Circle post? 👇 CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE NOW👇 https://www.youtube.com/@breastimplantillnessexpert?sub_confirmation=1 Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify for full episodes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breast-implants-explant-surgery-and-breast-implant/id1678143554 https://open.spotify.com/show/1SPDripbluZKYsC0rwrBdb Let’s Connect... Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/breast-implant-illness/id1678143554 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1SPDripbluZKYsC0rwrBdb?si=23ea2cd9f6734667 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drrobertwhitfield?_t=8oQyjO25X5i&_r=1 IG: https://www.instagram.com/breastimplantillnessexpert/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/DrRobertWhitfield Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-robert-whitfield-md-50775b10/ X: https://x.com/rob_whitfieldmd Read this article - https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/breast-reconstruction/types/implant-reconstruction/illness/breast-implant-illness Shop: https://drrobssolutions.com SHARP: https://www.harp.health NVISN Labs - https://nvisnlabs.com/ Get access to Dr. Rob's Favorite Products below: Danger Coffee - Use our link for mold free coffee - https://dangercoffee.com/pages/mold-free-coffee?ref=ztvhyjg JASPR Air Purifier - Try JASPR and use code DRROB for 10%: https://jaspr.co Echo Water - Try EchoH20 and use code DRROBVIP for 10% off: https://echowater.com

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