Ladies who deadlift...
firef1y72
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....please tell me I'm not the only one who has an oopsie moment once the weights get challenging.
I always make sure I pee before I start the heavier sets but still have a little leak. It's got to the point where I wear a pad just in case, well not even just in case because it's gonna happen nine times out of ten.
I always make sure I pee before I start the heavier sets but still have a little leak. It's got to the point where I wear a pad just in case, well not even just in case because it's gonna happen nine times out of ten.
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Be very careful. My wife had the same thing and it turned out she ended up doing damage to her pelvic floor.1
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I haven't had that issue, but I've pooped myself on multiple occasions on long runs.0
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The ladies in this thread http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10315462/squat-bench-deadlift-snatch-c-j-post-your-best-videos#latest
have all discussed this and it seems to be common. If you have specific questions ask one of the ladies directly by pm.0 -
It's happened to me once or twice! Sometimes when I'm bracing my core very tightly, it can happen, especially when its TOM & tampons, etc.
Checked with my doctor about it, he said it's not abnormal and definitely happens to people at heavier weights
Only time I would be concerned is if it happens when you're NOT deadlifting, and you have pain somewhere, then I'd check with a doctor.
Keep on pulling heavy weight!!1 -
I pretty much emptied my whole bladder down my leg once. I already went pee multiple times- and had pulled multiple reps- including the one previously that DID piddle as well.
I finally said *kitten* it and pulled the weight and pretty much voided everything liquid in my system.
I have it on video- you can't tell- but holy crap was it miserable.
I called it quits after that day after that lift.
I use period THINX panties to help- pads are nice- but they are really annoying to lift in. So I use a liner/pad and the thinx and eventually I get ride of the pad- but it happens. You're not alone.1 -
I pretty much emptied my whole bladder down my leg once. I already went pee multiple times- and had pulled multiple reps- including the one previously that DID piddle as well.
I finally said *kitten* it and pulled the weight and pretty much voided everything liquid in my system.
I have it on video- you can't tell- but holy crap was it miserable.
I called it quits after that day after that lift.
I use period THINX panties to help- pads are nice- but they are really annoying to lift in. So I use a liner/pad and the thinx and eventually I get ride of the pad- but it happens. You're not alone.
I never thought to try thinx for deadlift days! Omggg! Good to hear that they're comfy. I don't have a pair yet but I was looking at buying them...so expensive though, blah! But, sounds like they're worth it.
It doesn't happen to me everytime, and there's no rhyme or reason for the times it does. But it's happened for sure.0 -
I use period THINX panties to help- pads are nice- but they are really annoying to lift in. So I use a liner/pad and the thinx and eventually I get ride of the pad- but it happens. You're not alone.
Second time in two days I've heard of these. Can you get them in the regular aisle?0 -
I own 3 pairs- and I'm getting ready to order more. For real. They are a game changer for me as a woman and a lifter.I pretty much emptied my whole bladder down my leg once. I already went pee multiple times- and had pulled multiple reps- including the one previously that DID piddle as well.
I finally said *kitten* it and pulled the weight and pretty much voided everything liquid in my system.
I have it on video- you can't tell- but holy crap was it miserable.
I called it quits after that day after that lift.
I use period THINX panties to help- pads are nice- but they are really annoying to lift in. So I use a liner/pad and the thinx and eventually I get ride of the pad- but it happens. You're not alone.
I never thought to try thinx for deadlift days! Omggg! Good to hear that they're comfy. I don't have a pair yet but I was looking at buying them...so expensive though, blah! But, sounds like they're worth it.
It doesn't happen to me everytime, and there's no rhyme or reason for the times it does. But it's happened for sure.
If you are really heavy- they will NOT hold up. They are a really good back up method. I am pretty light- so I can use them for all but 1-2 days of my period. But they are great for lifting- great for sleeping in too- so you don't have to worry about tampons at night.
Nope- gotta order them. They are 'spensive.
But as someone who doesn't have a heavy flow- using pads constantly for spotting is REALLY annoying. Soooooo the thinx are great. They are also great for sleeping.1 -
I own 3 pairs- and I'm getting ready to order more. For real. They are a game changer for me as a woman and a lifter.I pretty much emptied my whole bladder down my leg once. I already went pee multiple times- and had pulled multiple reps- including the one previously that DID piddle as well.
I finally said *kitten* it and pulled the weight and pretty much voided everything liquid in my system.
I have it on video- you can't tell- but holy crap was it miserable.
I called it quits after that day after that lift.
I use period THINX panties to help- pads are nice- but they are really annoying to lift in. So I use a liner/pad and the thinx and eventually I get ride of the pad- but it happens. You're not alone.
I never thought to try thinx for deadlift days! Omggg! Good to hear that they're comfy. I don't have a pair yet but I was looking at buying them...so expensive though, blah! But, sounds like they're worth it.
It doesn't happen to me everytime, and there's no rhyme or reason for the times it does. But it's happened for sure.
If you are really heavy- they will NOT hold up. They are a really good back up method. I am pretty light- so I can use them for all but 1-2 days of my period. But they are great for lifting- great for sleeping in too- so you don't have to worry about tampons at night.
Nope- gotta order them. They are 'spensive.
But as someone who doesn't have a heavy flow- using pads constantly for spotting is REALLY annoying. Soooooo the thinx are great. They are also great for sleeping.
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Yep. Peed on the deadlift platform right in front of my trainer. Ugh.
He just went and got a mop, like it was no big deal.
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I will say that my male coach warned me, in a very casual way, that this sometimes happens. It hasn't happened to me yet, but I feel better just knowing that this is common and not to be worried over.1
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I'd have to say I tend to be more concerned I'm going to *poop emoji* myself. Heh. I would 100% rather pee than that... Luckily never have been actual problem for me, yet.
Doesn't Meg Squats have a Youtube video on this? I think she's very pro - "there are things you can do and you don't have to deal with this".
She also has one about the Diva Cup for lifting if that interests anyone.5 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »Yep. Peed on the deadlift platform right in front of my trainer. Ugh.
He just went and got a mop, like it was no big deal.
that's awesome!! good guy.0 -
My day dreams of lifting heavy weights in the future have now turned to nightmares of pee running down my legs.
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Never had that problem lifting, only with running and jumping activities (trampoline, tumbling, etc.)1
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Firstly I'm so glad I'm not the only one, I really couldn't ask at the gym as I'm the only lady (or even person 99% of the time) deadlifting at the time of day that I go to lift.
I use period THINX panties to help- pads are nice- but they are really annoying to lift in. So I use a liner/pad and the thinx and eventually I get ride of the pad- but it happens. You're not alone.
I've never heard of Thinx, are they an American thing? I was considering getting some scrundies customised with an absorbent gusset, I'm guessing they'd be similar, or maybe get some Tena pants, cos yes pads do tend to move about and ride in to some pretty uncomfortable positions.
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TresaAswegan wrote: »I'd have to say I tend to be more concerned I'm going to *poop emoji* myself. Heh. I would 100% rather pee than that... Luckily never have been actual problem for me, yet.
Doesn't Meg Squats have a Youtube video on this? I think she's very pro - "there are things you can do and you don't have to deal with this".
She also has one about the Diva Cup for lifting if that interests anyone.
I lifted on Monday with my Diva Cup for the first time- I was really impressed honestly. (no DL's- but squats and other accessories). No one rep max effort type things- but I was working super sets- so moving along.
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DancingMoosie wrote: »Never had that problem lifting, only with running and jumping activities (trampoline, tumbling, etc.)
Oh, GAWWW! Trampolines are the worst!!! I hate jumping jacks, too.0 -
TresaAswegan wrote: »I'd have to say I tend to be more concerned I'm going to *poop emoji* myself. Heh. I would 100% rather pee than that... Luckily never have been actual problem for me, yet.
Doesn't Meg Squats have a Youtube video on this? I think she's very pro - "there are things you can do and you don't have to deal with this".
She also has one about the Diva Cup for lifting if that interests anyone.
Funny thing is that I have crohn's and fistulas and have had many accidents but I have never *kitten* myself lifting! I attribute it to all the precautions crohnies make lol. I'm getting a permanent ileostimy soon so that won't be an issue but have no idea if I'll be able to lift heavy again because of hernia risk.0 -
everyone has peed on our deadlift platform. my gym bag includes a package of large size pads i wear every time i squat or DL. Squatting isn't as bad as DL for me, but i have peed on the squat box before so i dont take that chance. For me , i pee every time the DL gets heavy 80%+.2
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Firstly I'm so glad I'm not the only one, I really couldn't ask at the gym as I'm the only lady (or even person 99% of the time) deadlifting at the time of day that I go to lift.
I use period THINX panties to help- pads are nice- but they are really annoying to lift in. So I use a liner/pad and the thinx and eventually I get ride of the pad- but it happens. You're not alone.
I've never heard of Thinx, are they an American thing? I was considering getting some scrundies customised with an absorbent gusset, I'm guessing they'd be similar, or maybe get some Tena pants, cos yes pads do tend to move about and ride in to some pretty uncomfortable positions.
I don't know if American thing- but they are a recent "thing" within the last 2 years they have become popular.
I love mine- like I said- pricey- but dual purpose- so WINNING!
I'm extremely vocal about it. I don't want anyone to be embarrassed so I try to make people (I.e. the men) aware of it so if and when it happens to someone they know- they aren't surprised and no one is making fun of something unnecessarily.everyone has peed on our deadlift platform. my gym bag includes a package of large size pads i wear every time i squat or DL. Squatting isn't as bad as DL for me, but i have peed on the squat box before so i dont take that chance. For me , i pee every time the DL gets heavy 80%+.
I definitely originally was a squat pee-er- now it's far more a DL thing. I am able to control it better squatting. Also- on DL- sumo = instant (on anything over 85/90. Conventional is better- but still. Its way worse with DL than squats at this point.
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My day dreams of lifting heavy weights in the future have now turned to nightmares of pee running down my legs.
You are not the only one.
Mmph. I can't seem to be consistent enough to get past low-intermediate weights so I've got a while to go. Surely I'm safe until I break 2x bw, right?0 -
My day dreams of lifting heavy weights in the future have now turned to nightmares of pee running down my legs.
You are not the only one.
Mmph. I can't seem to be consistent enough to get past low-intermediate weights so I've got a while to go. Surely I'm safe until I break 2x bw, right?
You really want the answer to that question?
I'm not 2x BW on deads... Weight 172, Dead 1RM 330.7 (and the mop incident wasn't 1RM)0 -
First time I used a belt- I piddled on squats. I wasn't expecting the internal pressure to increase (duh) from the belt. (least I'm using the belt correctly!)- wasn't even that heavy LOL
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Thanks for the couple of posts about the Thinx @jorocka.
I wish they had been around when I was premenopausal and weak bladdered; now I am post menopausal and have a pretty strong pelvic floor (all the horror stories about peeing yourself once you passed menopause really got me working on being an exception).
I have no problems, yet, when lifting, but I do find as soon as I finish a 10k I have a desperate urge to pee and if there is a queue at the portables there can be a slight problem.
I think I am in for a couple of pair.
For those interested they are not available in shops, but they do ship internationally.
Cheers, h.
Edit: https://www.shethinx.com/?gclid=COW7uoqykNMCFQ92fgoda-gA3g2 -
So glad to see so many women get reassurance that this is normal. Well, I don't know if normal is the right word, but common. Two life changers for me....Impressa. A fellow MFP'er told me about it. It is a new tampon like insert that compresses your urethra enough that you don't leak with exercise induced incontinence. I always wear one now when I'm hitting anything above 80% 1RM. The second thing is that there is actually such a thing as Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy. I have been going for a few months now and it's really helping me figure out how to strengthen those muscles.1
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And yes, @JoRocka I quickly found out using a belt made things much, much worse. I haven't had any issues since I've started using Impressa. I'm not confident enough yet in my pelvic floor to attempt it without one yet. But I have been jogging without issue and that's pretty big for me.0
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Be very careful. My wife had the same thing and it turned out she ended up doing damage to her pelvic floor.
I'm not sure what your wife did, but for the other ladies I have specifically asked my PT if I would do any damage to my pelvic floor lifting at maximal weights with a belt and she has told me emphatically over and over NO.2 -
The one good thing about having C sections! Your pelvic floor stays intact. Vaginal delivery better in every other aspect. I can jump and jump and jump and lift and no leaks, and I'm 45 yrs old! Sorry this is happening but it definitely is common. discreet pads should work just fine. Keep on lifting! 0
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mom23mangos wrote: »So glad to see so many women get reassurance that this is normal. Well, I don't know if normal is the right word, but common. Two life changers for me....Impressa. A fellow MFP'er told me about it. It is a new tampon like insert that compresses your urethra enough that you don't leak with exercise induced incontinence. I always wear one now when I'm hitting anything above 80% 1RM. The second thing is that there is actually such a thing as Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy. I have been going for a few months now and it's really helping me figure out how to strengthen those muscles.
Yes! I think the physical therapy is what the MegSquats video is about, or at least mentioned.
I think this is a great idea. There are probably some at home exercises that could be done aside from seeing a specialist?0
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