Thread: Varicose Veins and Weight Lifting
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Old 05-27-2009, 05:19 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by azcat View Post
I am a woman 44 years old. I have varicose veins in the back of my calves. Will weight training hurt these veins, make them bigger, OR help give them support??

Thanks, Cathy
that depends on the degree of the varicosity. if they are superficial spider veins it's less of an issue. always a good idea to check with the doc. if you're not sure.
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