True facts: weights and intra-ocular pressure

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A study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology shows that

holding your breath while lifting weights does increase intra-ocular pressure

on the eye.

Therefore, holding your breath is a risk factor for developing

glaucoma.

Researchers in Manhattan surveyed 30 men between the ages of 18

and 40 while performing the bench press, first while breathing in and out

normally, and second while holding their breath.

About 95% of the men who held their breath experienced increased

eye pressure.

It’s very important to exhale while lifting weights. To do

this properly, inhale on the “recovery” portion of each lift and

exhale on the “exertion” portion of the lift.

This will reduce

the amount of pressure which builds up in your head and eyes.

Holding your breath while lifting weights increases intra-ocular

pressure on the eye and is a risk factor for developing glaucoma.

People should also

use caution when engaging in exercises (such as various yoga poses) which

require you to suspend yourself in an upside down position, as this may also

increase intra-ocular pressure.

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