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ethertek Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 37) |
posted June 19, 2000 09:50 PM
 
Some people say that deadlifts can cause hernias. Is there any truth to this? Have any of you got one from deadlifting? IP: Logged |
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underguy77 Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 6) |
posted June 20, 2000 12:09 PM
Anytime you lift anything there is always a chance of a hernia. For example, you could be lifting a box off the ground in your garage and could cause something to rupture. I have never had a hernia before and I never knew anyone who had got one from deadlifting. As long as you use good form and dont put too much stress down by the lower abdomin area...you should be fine IP: Logged |
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Vitaman Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 297) |
posted June 20, 2000 12:42 PM
Hernia is from a natural weakness in the abdominal wall. Extreme weight lifting could cause it to break through sooner than normal but eventually, even without lifting heavy weight, they usually will go if you have this internal weak area. Believe me, you will know when you get one. IP: Logged |
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MrMuscle Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 916) |
posted June 20, 2000 01:21 PM
ive read that people with a healthy and strong body from training are least bound to get hernia..you guys know if thats correct? ------------------ "...damn you for not giving my TEST" - Metallica IP: Logged |
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nobu Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 114) |
posted June 20, 2000 01:29 PM
men are more likely to get hernia's then woman, because their abdominals are structured differently; but if a woman does gett a hernia by chance, she will be unable to have children. IP: Logged |
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Vitaman Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 297) |
posted June 20, 2000 01:59 PM
Mr Muscle, to answer your question it is difficult to say. Some guys can strenghten their internal wall muscles to help prevent a hernia, to a certain point. However depending on how weak the area was prior to any training, or how much internal force is placed on that weaken area, could cause the weaken area to finally go. Unforunately there is no way of knowing who has this weakness and who does not. Even some of the pro BB have had a hernia after years of training, then one day it goes. IP: Logged |
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natedogg03 Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 33) |
posted June 21, 2000 08:01 PM
Well the answer to your question is yes deadlifts can cause hernia's. But any other strenous exercise can too. I"m only eighteen and i've had a hernia repaired about a year ago. My abs were in real good condition at the time to and the doctor told me that males have a "natural" weakend part of the abdominal thats why a inguanal hernia is a common injury. just use proper form and make sure your breathing while lifting, and you should be alright. IP: Logged |
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