Deadlift, dizzyness, temporary deafness.

[theblackkeys]

I'm sure this is normal, but sometimes after I finish a set of deadlifts, I feel lightheaded. Mostly from just holding all that air in each rep.

Anyways, sometimes right before I perform the rep, and right after I inhale, my left ear goes a little deaf. It probably has something to do with increased air pressure in my sinuses. Is this weird?

Also, this lift really kicks yer ass. I love it. I'm still weak as [censored] though.

[skunkworks]

theblackkeys,

I usually have this happen when I'm in bad shape and push myself too hard in the gym. I get very lightheaded, the blood starts pounding in my ears and I get a ringing sound along with decreased hearing. I've also had it come along with nausea and occasionally I'll start yawning uncontrollably. I think this might be my body trying to get more oxygen.

Anyone know what this might be exactly?

[SmileyEH]

I still get this from time to time, usually on deadlift as well. Try to pause longer between reps to take a couple breaths.

[theblackkeys]

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theblackkeys,

I usually have this happen when I'm in bad shape and push myself too hard in the gym. I get very lightheaded, the blood starts pounding in my ears and I get a ringing sound along with decreased hearing. I've also had it come along with nausea and occasionally I'll start yawning uncontrollably. I think this might be my body trying to get more oxygen.

Anyone know what this might be exactly?

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Well the hearing part for me only happens while I'm holding my air in. After that it's fine. I believe I yawn sometimes too, now that you mention it.

It's probably just the air pressure that we create when we suck air in and create a solid midsection for the lift.

[cbloom]

LOL last time I dead-lifted this happened to me. My ears totally popped and my hearing was gone for a second. I guess I was holding my breath like a retard, or keeping my mouth closed and exhaling so it created pressure in my head.

It just lets you know you did a good lift.

[TxRedMan]

i've nearly passed out from deadlifts before.

they make your blood pressure do crazy things.

[Blarg]

Yeah. You don't really have to hold your breath, either, though. That's more important when making a max effort, and work-outs should have a lot more to them than max efforts.

[rider_1]

It probably has something to do with air pressure, not exhaling during lift, etc. I think deads are the most intense lift at the gym, at my physical peak I'd pop 3 25mg tabs of ephedrine, lift 495, then throwup. I'd repeat this until I was dizzy with exhaustion, then finish my back workout. Then I wonder why my back ached so much.

[Thremp]

All,

The deadlift, being that is doesn't really have a "down portion" isn't well suited to sets. Same for any O lift. Perhaps taking a few seconds for heavier sets to reset and make sure to breathe would help in this.

[thirddan]

random question about doing deadlifts at the gym...

ive been reading about gym etiquette and whatnot on t-nation cuz those threads are funny...can i do deadlifts in the power rack? this doesn't really matter cuz i go to a 24hr so nobody uses them, was just curious...