passing out in the gym

**laxxxer** · 08-07-2008, 07:10 PM

i always get light headed in the gym. i have only passed out once. so i can tell when i am on the verge of blacking out. i never knew why. i went to the doctors yesterday and i was told people would kill to have my blood pressure, so they cant be the problem. any help/

**K3Fallout** · 08-07-2008, 07:13 PM

Err.. the only reason I could think of is going from either a sitting or prone position then quickly standing up. The blood rushes to your head,feel lighted,etc. I get that. But other than that, no idea.

**LiftBig315** · 08-07-2008, 07:14 PM

Don't go so heavy

After Squats, and Deads that happens to me...even get it sometimes when going heavy on the Bench...not too often though on the bench

**K3Fallout** · 08-07-2008, 07:16 PM

Could also be breathing incorrectly, however that works. Just my two cents.

**laxxxer** · 08-07-2008, 07:20 PM

were u srs when u said dont go so heavy?

and i always focus on my breathing. i dont think breathing is the problem

**2uantuM** · 08-07-2008, 07:22 PM

You may be breathing fine, but you may be getting too little oxygen regardless.

I blackout after sprints.

Out of curiosity, how do you breathe when you're doing a lift?

You should be holding your breath until you get past the sticking point, at which point you should exhale. Generally you inhale and hold prior to the sticking point. It's known as the Valsalva technique, if you didn't already know. I'm just bringing this up because many people think they're breathing properly when they actually aren't.

**K3Fallout** · 08-07-2008, 07:24 PM

Well, in either case just take extra, extra precautions. My uncle blacked out in a gym and now he's a vegetable.

**LiftBig315** · 08-07-2008, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by laxxer

were u srs when u said dont go so heavy?

and i always focus on my breathing. i dont think breathing is the problem

No man, go heavy...I think it is just from the blood rush to the large muscle goups.. somebody correct me if I am wrong, but I think that is why.

Or are you getting light headed all the time, and not only on heavy compound lifts?

**laxxxer** · 08-07-2008, 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by URaDONKEY

No man, go heavy...I think it is just from the blood rush to the large muscle goups.. somebody correct me if I am wrong, but I think that is why.

Or are you getting light headed all the time, and not only on heavy compound lifts?

its only on deadlifts, squats sometimes.

some peope have grip holding them back on deadlift... i have my passing out. everytime i go for a new pr on deadlifts i get it up half way to my lockout and i know i can get it but i get to the point that ill pass out before i can lock out.

**Chris_26** · 08-07-2008, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by laxxer

its only on deadlifts, squats sometimes.

some peope have grip holding them back on deadlift... i have my passing out. everytime i go for a new pr on deadlifts i get it up half way to my lockout and i know i can get it but i get to the point that ill pass out before i can lock out.

Exhale on the way up. If I hold my breath too long on squats or deads (or heavy leg press) the same thing happens to me. Also, if it only happens on the later reps you may need to take a couple breaths in between reps to keep enough oxygen flowing to your brain. If it's happening on your first rep then extra breathing in between reps probably won't help.

Regardless, blacking out, or tunnel vision is almost always a breathing problem.

**laxxxer** · 08-07-2008, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by Chris_26

Exhale on the way up. If I hold my breath too long on squats or deads (or heavy leg press) the same thing happens to me. Also, if it only happens on the later reps you may need to take a couple breaths in between reps to keep enough oxygen flowing to your brain. If it's happening on your first rep then extra breathing in between reps probably won't help.

Regardless, blacking out, or tunnel vision is almost always a breathing problem.

alright thanks

**laxxxer** · 08-08-2008, 12:13 AM

i have one more question. decided i didnt need to make a new thread.

zercher squats.. are they bad for your back. looks its but i dunno

**user345008781** · 08-08-2008, 12:19 AM

Originally Posted by laxxer

i always get light headed in the gym. i have only passed out once. so i can tell when i am on the verge of blacking out. i never knew why. i went to the doctors yesterday and i was told people would kill to have my blood pressure, so they cant be the problem. any help/

Just a thought but you're not taking any vessel dilators, NO2 etc are you? Might explain it. Otherwise, if your blood sugar levels are fine you may find you have a postural drop in blood pressure. Your GP will advise checking that but it involves taking your blood pressure when you have been lying down and standing. Otherwise you might have had a vasovagal syncope which can be bought on by a whole host of factors. I would see your GP though.

**user345008781** · 08-08-2008, 12:23 AM

Originally Posted by laxxer

i have one more question. decided i didnt need to make a new thread.

zercher squats.. are they bad for your back. looks its but i dunno

In my opinion the Zercher squat and deadlift are dangerous and uncomfortable and offer nothing that you can't get through training standard squats and deadlifts.

I tried a zercher squat once with about 60 kg. It was hard to stay upright, but the biggest problem was that it was very uncomfortable on my arms, and the blood supply to my hands was cut off.

Look at this video of a Zercher Deadlift.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASrZO...ed&search=

Does that look safe to you? Rounded back all the way. Some people may be able to get away with lifting like that, but why take the risk trying to find out if you are one of the "lucky" few? What extra benefits will you get deadlifting like that as opposed to performing a conventional deadlift? None.

Thread: passing out in the gym

Thread Tools

Search Thread

passing out in the gym

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions