Cramp in abs while doing deadlifts

[aveggiegirl]

Did this ever happen to you? While doing deadlifts I got a terrible cramp, under the belly button but just to the left. The cramp was comparable to a charlie horse and lasted for about 15 -20 seconds. The lower left part of my abdomen got so hard and it really hurt. Please tell me I didn't give myself a hernia. (Would I know it if I did? After the cramp went away I was able to complete my workout, including abs.) By the way, I've been lifting for several years and I'm pretty sure I'm doing the deadlifts correctly. But maybe I'm not.

 

[janie1234]

You know I was doing those genie hover things in the core max DVD and the same thing happened to me. I'd love to know the answer to this too.

 

[atiman]

oh, I've gotten those things, too, but not during deadlifts. I know exactly what you mean. I always thought that something inside got stuck between something else, and the stiffen disappeared when it got back to where it belonged. Yes, i'm able to back to what I was doing with no problems.

Sorry, I'm sure that didn't help, but just wanted to say that I can relate to those cramps.

 

[pugw]

I've also had this happen to me but only within the last year. I think they're more than likely just muscle spasms like you would get in your calf but in the abs instead.

 

[aveggiegirl]

Thank you for the reply. I hope you're right!