Hey guys, this isnt the first time Ive heard this, I wonder how bad this really is to guys how are used to lifting with good form, who warmup, and stretch properly.
Any thoughts?
Mens Health says:
Take It Easy in the Morning Your intervertebral disks-the fluid-filled cushions located between your vertebrae-are like your bladder in the early morning: full. You know how to take care of a full bladder, but there isn't much you can do to drain your spinal disks, other than give them time to drain on their own. The problem: Fully hydrated disks are larger and less flexible when bending. Forcing them to bend in this situation causes three times more stress on them than later in the day, when they're less hydrated and more pliable.
Walking can speed the fluid loss from the disks, so in theory a good warmup on a treadmill would lessen the risk. McGill recommends that you wait at least 2 hours after waking before attempting a workout that includes a lot of spine bending. Moves that aren't morning-friendly include abdominal exercises and heavy lower-body exercises, such as squats and deadlifts. The stress they cause can push a disk out from between your vertebrae, resulting in a herniated disk-and lots of pain.
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