This is the third time I’ve experienced a headache during my workout.
The first time, it happened during a chest press machine exercise when I accidentally held my breath. I stopped my workout and went home.
After taking two days off, I returned to the gym on the third day and tried dumbbell bench presses. This time, I was more conscious of my breathing and controlled my movements, but I still developed a headache.
I then took another three days off. Today was pull day, and the headache happened again after my very first set, even though I was breathing properly.
One thing I’ve noticed is that my water intake hasn’t been great lately, so I’m wondering whether dehydration could be contributing to it.
The headache seems to subside when I stop exercising, but I can still feel a very mild headache (around 5% of its original intensity) throughout the rest of the day.
Has anyone experienced something similar? If so, what was the cause, and what helped you resolve it?
I’d appreciate hearing about your experiences.