One of my buddys who has been lifting for about 3 years told me that when a muscle is getting bigger it is common for some acne on that affected area, Ive started squatting recently and noticed zits on my thighs and ive also been hitting my chest and abs harder and am braking out there too
so is there any truth behind this?
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Thread: Acne from weightlifting
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08-21-2007, 01:54 PM #1Registered User
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Acne from weightlifting
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08-21-2007, 01:56 PM #2Registered User
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not something ive experienced but i dont know any of the science behind it so it mite be something that effects certain people
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08-21-2007, 01:56 PM #3Olympian-in-training
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i wouldn't think so. i'd think that the excessive sweating and the increased testosterone levels would contribute to the ack-knee
Open-minded.
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08-21-2007, 01:56 PM #4Registered User
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Sometimes acne can be caused by a buildup of dirt.. so i guess if your sweating repeatedly on that area and not cleaning it then maybe.. but i doubt that this is the case. Acne does not just form this sort of activity. It could be just normal acne from hormones and what not.
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08-21-2007, 01:58 PM #5hi
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Sweat pimples. I get them on my legs during sports that I sweat a lot. Also my back sometimes. no acne though. Just big pimples.
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08-21-2007, 02:04 PM #6The Unforeseen
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Sweat and hormones, as everyone else has said.
Deadlift is king
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08-21-2007, 02:04 PM #7Registered User
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" r0ckapejr Sweat pimples. I get them on my legs during sports that I sweat a lot. Also my back sometimes. no acne though. Just big pimples."
yeah i meant pimples sorry,must be from sweat ,dunno just have to shower more or sumthing,thanks tho
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08-21-2007, 03:07 PM #8Registered User
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08-21-2007, 03:20 PM #9Registered User
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No. I dont think so.
If that was the case, why people (including me) have acne on FACE? Is that the sign of getting muscle on FACE?
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08-21-2007, 04:04 PM #10same here dawg, dont waste your money on proactive! that sh*t doesnt do anything! if yours starts clearing up lemme know what you did, cause i tried everything!Originally Posted by cardiac
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08-21-2007, 04:07 PM #11hi
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Organic vinegar?Originally Posted by yungstud
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08-21-2007, 04:09 PM #12The Russian Hammer
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It's all about the hormones dude. Lifting increases test, which in turn increases oily skin, which in turn increases the amount of acne.
the most important thing to do is wash them carefully and don't **** with them and they'll go awayNASM Certified Personal Trainer
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