Feeling Fant on deadlift

[John Harper]

Hi,

Sorry if this isn't the right place for this question.

I'm new to deadlifting and I've started the Rippetoe 'novice' programme. I"m up to 95kg on my deadlift.

I take a deep breath (Valsala) chest up, lift, hold the breath at the top, go back down and release. The problem is at the top I feel like I'm going to faint, (light headed) unless I breath and suck in another breath - then I feel fine.

Any idea what's going on there?

Thanks in advance.

John Harper

[Brodie Butland]

My guess is you are new to placing big demands on your body, and this have not yet adapted to doing so. It will probably get better as you lift more.

[Clay Simczyk]

Puff out a little bit of air at the top of the lift. You will eventually adapt and it won't be an issue.

[John Harper]

Thanks, I am pretty new. I'l try the 'release a bit of air' trick next time.

Cheers,

John

[vanslix]

Congratulations and welcome to deadlifts. A proper 5 rep set will make one get the vapors.

[VNV]

I've passed out after standing up too fast after a heavy deadlift. Good thing there were no sharp edges around, but I did get a fat lip.

Take a quick knee after your last rep, then rise carefully. (I still don't let out any air at the top.) And, faintness decreases with adaptation.

Vince