dizziness with seated db shoulder press

sweetaddiction257
sweetaddiction257 Posts: 24 Member
edited November 15 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi all,

I just recently started with a weight training program and have noticed when I do seated db shoulder presses I get extremely dizzy. I thought I was using to heavy of weights so I decreased the weight but am still getting dizzy.

Any suggestions on what else could be causing it?

Thanks!
Samantha

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  • BigLifter10
    BigLifter10 Posts: 1,153 Member
    Generally, that can happen from the way you breathe through the exercise (holding breath or breathing too fast), can also occur if you are 'pinching' something in your upper body. Reasons can be varied, but to be safe, go to the doc to rule out any circulation (or otherwise) issues. Then, you won't be guessing.
  • AliceDark
    AliceDark Posts: 3,886 Member
    Are you looking up toward the ceiling? Shortening the back of your neck can cause dizziness for some people. Make sure you're looking straight out in front of you.
  • kaitlinrt
    kaitlinrt Posts: 28 Member
    I second the thought that you may be holding your breathe without realizing it. Rule out high blood pressure or other cardiac issues too.
  • sweetaddiction257
    sweetaddiction257 Posts: 24 Member
    Hmm, I never thought about breathing, ill definitely pay more attention to it. Hopefully it will help!

    As for looking straight ahead I'm pretty sure I do, but ill watch my posture more as well,

    Thanks for the advice everyone!
  • The_WoIverine
    The_WoIverine Posts: 367 Member
    - Improper breathing (like holding your breath or inhaling when pushing the weights up)
    - Tensing/engaging your whole body when pushing the weights instead of focusing on using more your shoulders/triceps to do most of the work. You see this happening a lot, people turning super red, veins on the neck and face popping out like they're about to explode.
  • cajuntank
    cajuntank Posts: 924 Member
    Do you get dizzy when seated or when you stand up for being seated?
  • sweetaddiction257
    sweetaddiction257 Posts: 24 Member
    I get dizzy when seated doing the reps, I'm usually ok after a couple of seconds when the reps are done
  • Sam_I_Am77
    Sam_I_Am77 Posts: 2,093 Member
    You definitely need to practice your breathing. Breathing with the OHP can be tricky and can be very difficult when the load is high or you're working on a max rep set. Before you jump right in start with a couple light sets as a warm-up for both the muscles and to get your breathing straight before jumping into the main work sets.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,993 Member
    edited April 2015
    More than likely a breathing. Rule of thumb: inhale on the EASIEST part of any exercise (in this case when you lower the dumbells down to shoulders) and FORCEFULLY breath out on the HARDEST part of any exercise (which would be pushing the dumbells overhead).
    Holding you breath on any exercise will increase your blood pressure immensely causing dizziness and even passing out for some.

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