You are not breathing properly
You are using a weight too high
You just started and you have to get used to it, don't overextend.

Breathing patterns or blood sugar

If you live off chocolate bars, lifting is going to make you feel light-headed

>>36443096
When I get used to it will it get better? Also, when I get those dizzy feelings should I stop and rest like I do now or just power through it?

>>36443110
I used to live off chocolate bars and soda. However I've been cutting down on it A LOT. I never drink soda anymore and I only eat candy like 1-2 times/month.

>>36443147
Always warm up before exercises.
Do cardio.
Start with lower weights to get used to it.

Breathing is important, many people just can't breathe while doing reps properly and that is the reason why you feel dizzy after that.

>>36443189
Alright, I'm gonna try and do some cardio for warmup before my workout to see if that makes any difference.

So how do I actually breathe correctly?

> tfw low blood sugar
I'm constantly chewing gum or a sour patch kid when I workout

>>36443210
Depends on the exercise nigga. You need to hold your breath on heavy squats and deadlifts to brace your core and stop from going to snap city.

>>36443210
10 min cardio

>>36443210
Exhale when contracting and inhale on the way back for most exercises.

>>36442960
Also you might have iron deficiency if it feels like you are going to pass out.

>>36443399
Alright!

>>36443438
Will try that and see if it makes a difference, thanks!

>>36442960

>medfag

Probably vaso-vagal reaction. Google it. Your exertion and bearing down is causing activation of your vagus nerve leading to acute drop is blood pressure and dizziness. Best advice is to breath properly like:

>>36443096