Resting for Tricep Tendonitis, but wanting to lose body fat for summer. Advice would be helpful!

Hey guys, I thought i'd seek out this subs help for my current dilemma.

My main goal for this summer was to get leaner and retain the muscle i've built up from the last year of weightlifting. Unfortunately i've developed tricep tendonitis so 1/4 of my weightlifting routine is currently impossible and will be unhelpful in letting my arm heal. I'm planning on not doing any pressing motions for at least 2 months. I have a couple questions related to how I should train in order for me to still achieve my goal (lose body fat/keep muscle).

*my diet is in check. I am running a calorie deficit of about 400 and keep my protein around 1.1 grams per body weight.

1. Can I continue strength training other parts of my body?

I've started getting a lot better at Squatting, Deadlifting, and Weighted Pull-ups. I want to continue to progress on these exercises while I let my tricep heal. I also enjoy heavy weight lifting in general. Would it be impractical to continue strength training other parts of my body if I have to remove all pressing motions?

1. Will swimming help me retain muscle while losing body fat?

I know swimming obviously doesn't provide the same resistance as weight lifting, but will it be sufficient enough to retain muscle will i'm cutting?

It's a form of cardio so obviously it will help me lose fat, but can I supplement it on days I'm not in the gym?

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Thanks for any help and insight on how I should train and cut while dealing with an injury!

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