Problems with leg exercises. Makes me feel sick and exhausted

[ianfunkinhard]

Like many, legs has always been my weakest point. I use to hate it. but now i love getting DOMS in my legs because then i know i am getting some mass.

However i have alot of trouble getting through all my exercises.

after doing my squats i get all light headed and dizzy and sometimes throw up.

is it that because its using so many muscles my body is having trouble pumping enough blood and oxygen etc to all these areas?

i have tried changing my sets and exercises and reps and all that sort of stuff but still having trouble,

Alot of the time i need to stop my workout so i dont throw up

I am going to try plasma jet tomorrow and see if that helps though i dont think it will

for pre workout i use sp250 and size on during.

i have tried going with no pre workout shake but still same results so its not just the fluid

any suggestions etc is appreciated because i really need to get this sorted desperately

[DJAuto]

Reasons:

1. Improper breathing (holding your breath etc.).
2. Routinely reaching your lactate threshold (a conditioning issue).
3. Blood pressure issues.

[laalz]

i have the same problem .. but i guess i should prob give you the same advice i try and do to myself.

Stop bitching and do your damn exercises!

Hope this helps

[blackcatt]

When you get to the nausea threshold, lie down on a flat bench or the floor and bring your knees up to your chest and hold that position for about 30-45 seconds. You will be amazed how quickly the feeling will go away.

[ianfunkinhard]

Reasons:

1. Improper breathing (holding your breath etc.).
2. Routinely reaching your lactate threshold (a conditioning issue).
3. Blood pressure issues.

what do you mean about my lactate threshold. how can i fix this?

and blood pressure issues.. i wonder if plasma jet could assist this

[essential222]

You need to do some cardio or HIIT to improve your cardiovascular systems, will also help you recover betweens ets faster too (thats if this is your issue)

Another thing might be low blood glucose levels, pop a red bull before your workout and see if that helps, maybe a banana halfway to keep glucose high,

Make sure your pre-workout meal a few hours before has a tonne of carbs for energy

[ianfunkinhard]

Tonight i went a bit better

i used plasma jet, made sure i had a good meal before my session and i also rested for an hour before it.

i gave myself a bit longer rest between sets and i got through my session

then i went on the bike after.

i also had an extra 30 kilos on the leg press to last week. So i am improving

Thanks for everyones assitance

[essential222]

Awesome man, nothing is more annoying than standing under the squat bar feeling queezy!

For me 90% of the time i need sugar simple as that, if it persists get it checked out though, look after yourself

[DJAuto]

what do you mean about my lactate threshold. how can i fix this?

It's a conditioning issue.

For most, gradually increasing volume will increase the level of adaptation, which will increase your threshold.

[Engineer2283]

I used to have the same problem with light-headedness and nausea when doing squats. Maybe try ramping the weight on your lifts. I've been on Bill Starr's 5x5 for 4 weeks and don't have any problems doing squats anymore. Also for those 4 weeks I've been working out in my garage (vs. the gym when I would get nauseous), so it could also be the more relaxed pace that I lift at.