Hey folks! This is my first post on the forums.

So recently I had to sit 3 weeks out of the gym, no exercise, nothing to raise my H/R up more than standard. As I had caused myself injury from bad form. I was squatting at the gym (first time squatting with weight on a smith machine) and I guess my form was bad as I managed to rip/tear a muscle in the back of my neck that goes into my head. Instantly I got splitting pain down the right side of my head/neck, it made me dizzy and felt nauseous, when I was at home I got splitting headaches just from reaching down, or running up the stairs. The doctor informed me it was the blood flow increasing in the vein alongside the muscle causing it to put pressure on the injury causing the "exertion headaches".

So my main point of this post is 3 things, Firstly; If you get a splitting headache (so bad you feel dizzy) then get outta the gym and take time out! Secondly; Don't lift something you don't know how to (I learnt that the bad way) and third.... can anyone help me with my squat technique?? lol !

Hey Chris...if your lookng for help with your squat technique I would suggest looking at Scott's YouTube vds online. He has uploaded a whole range on there covering a whole range of exercises / routines. That should steer you in the right direction for sure.

You have come to the right place for help and advice to..the guys on here will give you loads of help for sure.

#HTH

Hey dude ! I will have to take a look for them totally. I think part of my issue is that I gym on my own, so I can't exactly see my technique and what I do wrong.

Loving the site so far :) Loads of helpful things already !

Oh no!! sorry to hear about the exhertion headaches brotha. Sounds like they are gone by now.. but you should see a massage therapyst that knows what they are doing to take a look at your neck. Happened to me once... has my therapyst work on me and after one session I was good to go. Certain muscles get tight that just don't loosen up on their own.

As for squat form, check out this video. It will help you out a lot!

Hey Chris, I train alone to...don't be afraid of asking other dudes in the gym about a lift if your not sure of it. Most guys in there are willing to help you out if your not sure. Now Scott has sent you one of his vids your on your way to lifting perfection!!!!

Awesome video thanks dude ! I'll give them a shot later this week ! Really appreciate your help both of you :-)

of course man! we got your back! #HTH