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Dizzy with Deadlifts?

Jaxster92708
Jaxster92708 Posts: 84 Member
edited January 2 in Social Groups
Hi, all~

Was so excited the other day to deadlift my bodyweight, but had a terrible time with dizziness and had to rest between reps. Today, I attempted again, and actually deloaded because my back is not feeling 100%. I ate before my workout (hadn't eaten before my last one) and concentrated on my breathing. Still got dizzy. Anyone else experience this?

Any suggestions/feedback are greatly appreciated-thanks!
Jackie

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  • tameko2
    tameko2 Posts: 31,634 Member
    I'm thinking maybe blood pressure issues? You might not be drinkign enough water for the dryness we have out here now - or maybe you drank a LOT more than normal because its dry? Also, what about sleep? Getting enough of that?
  • Jaxster92708
    Jaxster92708 Posts: 84 Member
    I'm thinking maybe blood pressure issues? You might not be drinkign enough water for the dryness we have out here now - or maybe you drank a LOT more than normal because its dry? Also, what about sleep? Getting enough of that?

    Good point: I hadn't thought of that. Yes, very dry lately and no, not drinking enough water. Could definitely be part of the problem. Also, I take a beta blocker for my heart, but don't take that until AFTER my workout because it lowers my HR too much if I take it before.

    Hmm...will have to try hydrating better before those deadlfits!

    Thanks!
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    I have heard this is normal.
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