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Contrast training is a unique way to optimize results. Read this article by Lee Boyce about how to incorporate it into your training to pack on lean muscle mass.

By: Lee Boyce Added: March 25th, 2013
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    Cali4niaFitness
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    Light Headed Sensation After Leg Routine

    my leg work out consists of leg press, occasional squats, leg curls, etc. etc.
    u know the basic.

    everytime im done with the leg routine or even in the middle of it i get really light headed because the blood rushes to the bottom portion of the body when working out the legs.
    not only that i always feel a bit dizzy and if i look in the mirror i look a bit blood drained in the face lol, is this normal?
    i mean it subsides after an hour or two but still
    has anyone else experienced this?
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    Good job.
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    Yep.

    I practically black out when I do squats.
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    It's just that your blood and oxygen are being diverted elsewhere.

    So long as you don't pass out with 300lbs on your shoulders, you'll be fine!
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    how much are you doing on the leg press?

    i've had that feeling a few times twice on bench and i think once on squats
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    Wait Wait Wait....You feel light headed after EVERY leg routine?
    Something isn't right about that.

    Try standing on your head inbetween sets. Or you could try eating more?
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    could possibly be your not breathing correctly
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    I have slightly low blood pressure naturally. I think this may be part of it, at least for me.
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    I'm with HILL, I get light headed when I do lunges and forget to focus on breathing If its not that then I'm with muscleup eat more...
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    I really dont think eating more has anything to do with this....well, not unless youre eating like 500 cals a day and no water or something
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    Quote Originally Posted by [[[----]]]
    I really dont think eating more has anything to do with this....well, not unless youre eating like 500 cals a day and no water or something
    It has everything to do with it if that's what is causing the light-headedness.

    If his Pre W/O nutrition isn't lights out on leg day, then yea sure he might get light headed or if he tries to lift during a crash and just didn't realize it.
    Don't get all hopped up on shocktart candy an hour before you go lift...

    Personally I think that feeling comes from poor nutrition or lack of sleep more so than the blood rushing to your legs during a leg workout...
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    Yeah, I get the "birdies and stars" thing after intense sets of deadlift and squat.

    Should note though that it is only momentary and I am careful to breathe properly during the sets.
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    Try taking deep breaths in between sets, and be sure you're breathing correctly during your lifts.

    It happens to me occasionally, but never lasts that long. I just make sure not to get up too rapidly from the leg press machine......
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