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Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Lessons Learned

 Don't deadlift alone!  What could go wrong?  Well luckily this morning--nothing, but.....I set up, braced, and I'm going for that all important, ego stroking one elbee pr and made it. I immediately went down on purpose 'cause it felt like I was going to pass out, I didn't, I was ok. 

This is what I think happened:  

Passing out while deadlifting, or during any strenuous exercise, is usually due to a drop in blood pressure caused by the Valsalva maneuver (holding one's breath during exertion) and overactive vagus nerve, leading to vasovagal syncope (fainting).

 

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