Comments on: 8 Stupid Myths about Squatting – Charles Poliquin http://www.functionalps.com/blog/2010/06/13/8-stupid-myths-about-squatting-charles-poliquin/ Strength & Conditioning, Nutrition, and Lifestyle Blog Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:31:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: Team FPS http://www.functionalps.com/blog/2010/06/13/8-stupid-myths-about-squatting-charles-poliquin/comment-page-1/#comment-133 Team FPS Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:11:01 +0000 http://www.functionalps.com/blog/?p=769#comment-133 Jacob, I have not done direct research on the subject. But for those that do have heart disease, the rise in blood pressure associated with squatting heavy loads that cease respiration momentarily may not be a good idea. So for those with cardiovascular issues, I'd avoid lifting heavy loads that require a stoppage to respiration. Thanks for your question. -Rob Jacob,

I have not done direct research on the subject. But for those that do have heart disease, the rise in blood pressure associated with squatting heavy loads that cease respiration momentarily may not be a good idea. So for those with cardiovascular issues, I’d avoid lifting heavy loads that require a stoppage to respiration. Thanks for your question.

-Rob

]]> By: Jacob http://www.functionalps.com/blog/2010/06/13/8-stupid-myths-about-squatting-charles-poliquin/comment-page-1/#comment-132 Jacob Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:50:44 +0000 http://www.functionalps.com/blog/?p=769#comment-132 Can squats can really damage heart for someone cardiovascular disease? is there any proof? Can squats can really damage heart for someone cardiovascular disease? is there any proof?

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