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Fainting on overhead lifts?
« on: August 21, 2006, 10:34:03 PM »
I've noticed lately that I have a tendency to faint/blackout when doing any kind of heavy overhead presses. I just start feeling extremely light-headed and dizzy in the middle of a hard set. Has anyone else had this problem, and if so, what have you done to prevent it?
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Re: Fainting on overhead lifts?
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2006, 12:51:59 AM »
Quote from: brianX on August 21, 2006, 10:34:03 PM
I've noticed lately that I have a tendency to faint/blackout when doing any kind of heavy overhead presses. I just start feeling extremely light-headed and dizzy in the middle of a hard set. Has anyone else had this problem, and if so, what have you done to prevent it?

Most likely you're keeping the valsalva pressure ( gut pressure) too long.

Release it once in awhile and reapply it, learn how to semi-release it too.

That would be my best, since valsalva stocks the bloods circulation.

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Re: Fainting on overhead lifts?
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2006, 04:11:58 AM »
Sounds right. Learn how to breath.
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Re: Fainting on overhead lifts?
« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2006, 03:47:55 PM »
I get this same faint feeling whenever I do front squats or log presses. I just try to breath and get through the lift quick and easy, its just one of those things that comes along with heavy lifting.
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Re: Fainting on overhead lifts?
« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2006, 06:14:00 AM »
Quote from: brianX on August 21, 2006, 10:34:03 PM
I've noticed lately that I have a tendency to faint/blackout when doing any kind of heavy overhead presses. I just start feeling extremely light-headed and dizzy in the middle of a hard set. Has anyone else had this problem, and if so, what have you done to prevent it?

you might want to try them seated so you dont kill yourself! ;D
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Re: Fainting on overhead lifts?
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2006, 08:55:45 AM »
after reading this thread awhile back i remembered it the other day whlie dead lifting...

Went for a 500lb attempt and halfway through the movement got really light headed and started having vision issues...
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Re: Fainting on overhead lifts?
« Reply #6 on: August 30, 2006, 02:09:11 AM »
Quote from: brianX on August 21, 2006, 10:34:03 PM
I've noticed lately that I have a tendency to faint/blackout when doing any kind of heavy overhead presses. I just start feeling extremely light-headed and dizzy in the middle of a hard set. Has anyone else had this problem, and if so, what have you done to prevent it?

Hahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahaha! try taking the 10's off and just press the bar, hope this helps

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Re: Fainting on overhead lifts?
« Reply #7 on: September 16, 2006, 01:38:07 PM »
I just started a 12 week course with a Physio.  When I mentioned (due to a prescribed drug) I have high BP, his immediate reaction was - 'We will be avoiding over-head lifts and presses'.  Check your BP.  It's treatable.
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Re: Fainting on overhead lifts?
« Reply #8 on: September 16, 2006, 08:59:49 PM »
I've never had high blood pressure. I recently had it checked, and it is definitely in the normal range.
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Re: Fainting on overhead lifts?
« Reply #9 on: September 17, 2006, 08:11:53 AM »
Quote from: brianX on September 16, 2006, 08:59:49 PM
I've never had high blood pressure. I recently had it checked, and it is definitely in the normal range.
you're just weak.
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Re: Fainting on overhead lifts?
« Reply #10 on: September 17, 2006, 09:04:26 AM »
Quote from: sarcasm on September 17, 2006, 08:11:53 AM
you're just weak.

This coming from a guy who had to take steroids to deadlift 520 at 230 lb bodyweight. ::)
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Re: Fainting on overhead lifts?
« Reply #11 on: September 17, 2006, 09:22:35 AM »
Quote from: brianX on September 17, 2006, 09:04:26 AM
This coming from a guy who had to take steroids to deadlift 520 at 230 lb bodyweight. ::)
you don't even do deadlifts, hahahahahahahaha.
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Re: Fainting on overhead lifts?
« Reply #12 on: September 17, 2006, 11:24:33 AM »
Quote from: sarcasm on September 17, 2006, 09:22:35 AM
you don't even do deadlifts, hahahahahahahaha.

520 is absolutely pathetic for a long time juicer. There are women who can lift that.
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Re: Fainting on overhead lifts?
« Reply #13 on: September 17, 2006, 11:37:12 AM »
Quote from: brianX on September 17, 2006, 11:24:33 AM
520 is absolutely pathetic for a long time juicer. There are women who can lift that.
hahahahaha, yeah maybe two or three in the world, hahahaha, good luck with your massive 295lb. deadlifts and 215lb. push presses.
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Re: Fainting on overhead lifts?
« Reply #14 on: September 17, 2006, 01:08:59 PM »
Quote from: sarcasm on September 17, 2006, 11:37:12 AM
hahahahaha, yeah maybe two or three in the world, hahahaha, good luck with your massive 295lb. deadlifts and 215lb. push presses.

This little 160 lb girl can outlift you. You're nothing.
http://www.irongame.com/videos/KaraBohigan.2003,June7th,APFSeniors.501lbDL@165.mpg
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Re: Fainting on overhead lifts?
« Reply #15 on: September 17, 2006, 05:06:24 PM »
Quote from: brianX on September 17, 2006, 01:08:59 PM
This little 160 lb girl can outlift you. You're nothing.
http://www.irongame.com/videos/KaraBohigan.2003,June7th,APFSeniors.501lbDL@165.mpg
that's 501 moron, i can pull 540, hahahaha, you've been owned again.
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Re: Fainting on overhead lifts?
« Reply #16 on: September 18, 2006, 05:02:22 AM »
Quote from: brock125 on August 26, 2006, 03:47:55 PM
I get this same faint feeling whenever I do front squats or log presses. I just try to breath and get through the lift quick and easy, its just one of those things that comes along with heavy lifting.
It happens the same with me. I try to breed properly for about 4-5 secs after the excentric movement and it has been working fine.
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Re: Fainting on overhead lifts?
« Reply #17 on: September 29, 2006, 07:58:47 AM »
Maybe its because Brian X has a dick up his ass while pressing and hes blacking out from pleasure
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