Was doing my typical DL's to start off my back workout this afternoon. Trying switching up my sets by doing somewhat of a pyramid setup. 8x225, 6x275, 3x315, 1x335. Felt woozy after I put BB down after last rep.
Next thing I know a guy is asking me if I am okay. This is when I realize my body is sprawled on the ground with my left shoulder and face hurting. Do not know how long I blacked out, but I definitely collapsed and hit the ground awkwardly. Left shoulder has deep pain in it (side/rear delt area, where BB rests when I do squats almost). Cannot even move left arm without pain. Left cheek has a bruise; tinted purple/black. Nothing too noticeable
I know others sometimes get light-headed after DL, but anyone ever black out?
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11-15-2010, 08:45 PM #1Registered User
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Blacked Out in Gym Today
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11-15-2010, 08:57 PM #2Dieting Down
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Only time I ever got light-headed was weighted pushups. Never blacked out.Originally Posted by ellsbebc
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11-16-2010, 04:34 AM #3insert witty comment here
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i blacked out from too many bicep curls once.
(not srs)
seriously tho thats scary, hope you are alright.seated rows before hoes
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11-16-2010, 05:54 AM #4Free Agency
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I would go to the doctor and make sure you blood pressure is within a normal range and possibly get a full physical. Definitely should not black out unless you hold your breath until it happens. Even then, I'd imagine thats hard.
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11-16-2010, 05:56 AM #5Registered User
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Were you breathing properly?
If you were go to a doctor and get checked out. Something like this happened to my mom a few years back and she ended up having heart issues.
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11-16-2010, 05:58 AM #6Registered User
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I get a little dizzy sometimes.
But id definately go speak with a doctor to make sure everything is okay.
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11-16-2010, 06:33 AM #7You don't surf
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11-16-2010, 06:38 AM #8Sloots gone sloot
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11-16-2010, 06:46 AM #10I feel so green
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gotten super close to it, but never actually blacked out. Take it slower, breath more (not too much, u can pass out doing that 2), lower weights a LITTLE, and don't "flip out" when u lift. I used to flip out, and i have high blood pressure now, i think from that way of lifting. You prob have high blood pressure or diabeties in your family i'm betting. (i do)
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11-16-2010, 07:01 AM #11creepin on a come up
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11-16-2010, 07:46 AM #12Registered User
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Thanks for the advice guys.
Think I may have forgotten to breath on the last rep. I have never had a problem when I would so a 4x8 reps setup. Not even lightheaded. Looks like I am going back to original setup
No diabetes in family. Doctors did miss diagnose Mother once. Maybe you guys have a point
Shoulder feels better this morning. Lateral movement hurts it the most. Hoping it is only a bone bruise. Taking day off today and probably tomorrow
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11-16-2010, 07:50 AM #13Primum non nocere
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If it makes you feel better, I passed out once and broke an entire wall of mirrors at my gym.
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Always loved how the guy in the gray shirt towards the back of the room watches him wabble, fall, smash his face, and lay on the floor, yet never moves an inch to see if the guy is ok.Originally Posted by Starkk
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11-16-2010, 08:28 AM #15Registered User
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i use to get real close to it when over doing the weight about a year ago. exhaling when at lockout then inhaling again fixed it for me as I do more weight then before.
I've always heard best to hold your breath full going up to align your spine, made the mistake of keeping it hold until i went back down.
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