Scared of hernia injuries

My dad had a hernia when I was young and it scares me to continue to work out. I'm 17 and I want to continue in the gym but thinking of getting a hernia and all the "easy" ways to get one scares me and the. I stop. Can I get some real information and tips on this?

Example. This week we had graded sit ups in high school. The next day in my upper right abdominal side I started aching and when I'm sure it's because sit ups, I make myself believe I have a hernia.

If you get a hernia from doing situps I'll pay for your medical expenses.

Dude dont worry. Go hard and keep form right and you should be good. Injuries happen so don't let it scare you into working out less than you're capable of

Originally Posted by DylloS

Dude dont worry. Go hard and keep form right and you should be good. Injuries happen so don't let it scare you into working out less than you're capable of

So how do I know how much is enough? My buddies father got one from coaching for 14 years, how do you get a hernia for that?! Just doesn't make sense.

Originally Posted by trentcdrums

So how do I know how much is enough? My buddies father got one from coaching for 14 years, how do you get a hernia for that?! Just doesn't make sense.

Old age. I doubt he did it just from coaching he prolly was out of shape and tried to lift something heavy or something. Hard to tell without more details. My $.02 is you can't go through life being scared. Don't have regrets.

If you're just starting working out don't go too heavy too fast. Work on technique first and the weight will come. Injuries will come and go its life bro. Do what you're comfortable with, push yourself and then you'll see how much is enough. Honestly a hernia should be the least of your worries I've never heard of any of my young friends having a hernia.

Originally Posted by chriscf17

Old age. I doubt he did it just from coaching he prolly was out of shape and tried to lift something heavy or something. Hard to tell without more details. My $.02 is you can't go through life being scared. Don't have regrets.

If you're just starting working out don't go too heavy too fast. Work on technique first and the weight will come. Injuries will come and go its life bro. Do what you're comfortable with, push yourself and then you'll see how much is enough. Honestly a hernia should be the least of your worries I've never heard of any of my young friends having a hernia.

Wow im glad i posted this, thanks a bunch dude!

Originally Posted by trentcdrums

So how do I know how much is enough? My buddies father got one from coaching for 14 years, how do you get a hernia for that?! Just doesn't make sense.

dude you sound like you're trolling. If a hernia happens to a guy for no reason why are you stressing about it? You sound like a fuucking woman worrying about things she can't control. Thanks for making me not miss my ex even more.

Originally Posted by trentcdrums

So how do I know how much is enough? My buddies father got one from coaching for 14 years, how do you get a hernia for that?! Just doesn't make sense.

dude. youre 17. and like solly said, you sound like a woman. stick to curls. no hernia for you.

Worst case scenario, even if you do get one, its a ****ing hernia. Not a big deal at all. I'd much rather have hernia surgery than a host of other common sports related injuries like achilles, ACL, tommy john, etc.

You should also never go through an intersection because you might get hit by a car.

Originally Posted by DylloS

dude you sound like you're trolling. If a hernia happens to a guy for no reason why are you stressing about it? You sound like a fuucking woman worrying about things she can't control. Thanks for making me not miss my ex even more.

Ha.. ? I am scared of surgery. That's why

You will be fine. It's not hereditary. Just learn proper form from a young age and lift, eat, sleep, repeat.

My doctor told me to not exercise until I get in better shape.
I told him to not send me the bill until I pay him.

Originally Posted by Master Po

My doctor told me to not exercise until I get in better shape.
I told him to not send me the bill until I pay him.

That actually made me laugh

Originally Posted by DylloS

That actually made me laugh

Friend of mine married a trophy wife.
Apparently wasn't first place.

im actually being serious when i say this. stop being a pvssy.

you will never get anywhere if you think youre going to get hurt. your body is capable of a lot more then you will ever know

Originally Posted by BreakMyWallet

im actually being serious when i say this. stop being a pvssy.

you will never get anywhere if you think youre going to get hurt. your body is capable of a lot more then you will ever know

Needed this

Originally Posted by BreakMyWallet

dude. youre 17. and like solly said, you sound like a woman. stick to curls. no hernia for you.

I like this idea

i was joking. work hard. injuries happen. get over it and youll have a lot more fun lifting