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chaddukes · 07-03-2009, 08:16 AM

I've heard, from sources both dubious and credible, that working out first thing in the morning could pose some risks for your spinal health. The idea is that water pools around your vertebrae at night while you sleep. I suppose that this means there is extra pressure on the joints? And supposedly you should wait an hour before doing anything that places a load on the spine such as squats, and deadlifts.

Right now I'm working out in the evenings. But, a buddy of mine and I are going to start working out together at 5am. It will be at my house, so I"ll be rolling out of bed at about 4:50am. My programming largely revolves around squats, and deadlift variations. It's impractical to save those exercises and do them later, thus creating two sessions on certain days. And frankly I don't think I can get up at 4am.

Is this risk real, or imagined. Should I be worried?

07-03-2009, 08:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
chaddukes Will Deadlift for Food! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 883	Working out first thing in the Morning; Spinal Compression? I've heard, from sources both dubious and credible, that working out first thing in the morning could pose some risks for your spinal health. The idea is that water pools around your vertebrae at night while you sleep. I suppose that this means there is extra pressure on the joints? And supposedly you should wait an hour before doing anything that places a load on the spine such as squats, and deadlifts. Right now I'm working out in the evenings. But, a buddy of mine and I are going to start working out together at 5am. It will be at my house, so I"ll be rolling out of bed at about 4:50am. My programming largely revolves around squats, and deadlift variations. It's impractical to save those exercises and do them later, thus creating two sessions on certain days. And frankly I don't think I can get up at 4am. Is this risk real, or imagined. Should I be worried? __________________ Check out my log!