Squats and light headedness

[glycomann]

The last year or so I get really light headed after I put down the bar after a set of squats. Any of you guys get this? This is sort of new to me. I've done heavy squats for 30 years and never really had this after every set like this. I am going somewhat heavier than I have in the last couple of years after getting a knee surgery. I even get it some warming up with 135 and 225.

 

[Metal85]

The last year or so I get really light headed after I put down the bar after a set of squats. Any of you guys get this? This is sort of new to me. I've done heavy squats for 30 years and never really had this after every set like this. I am going somewhat heavier than I have in the last couple of years after getting a knee surgery. I even get it some warming up with 135 and 225.

are you paying attention to your breathing while exerting the energy? could be that or orthostatic hypotension~~~~~
Orthostatic hypotension, also known as postural hypotension,<SUP id=cite_ref-0 class=reference>[1]</SUP> orthostasis, and colloquially as head rush or a dizzy spell, is a form of hypotension in which a person's blood pressure suddenly falls when the person stands up. The decrease is typically greater than 20/10 mm Hg,<SUP id=cite_ref-pmid18091397_1-0 class=reference>[2]</SUP> and may be most pronounced after resting. The incidence increases with age

 

[glycomann]

Maybe I'm just an old man.

 

[Goody]

yeah I get it sometimes..when it happens i just try to sit down or lay down and get my feet above my heart level...helps to bring the blood back into the brain and all and i feel better quickly..