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How to breath during lifts?
Posted on 12/15/20 at 12:51 pm
Posted on 12/15/20 at 12:51 pm
I know that sounds like a WTF question, but I've been reading a lot about breathing and trying, especially during cardio, to always breath through my nose as opposed to the mouth-breathers we've all turned into.
How does this apply to heavy lifting? Should I be breathing out of my nose the whole time? I always think of inhaling through my nose before lift and forceful exhale as I push/press/lift/whatever.
Is that correct? Appreciate the help!
How does this apply to heavy lifting? Should I be breathing out of my nose the whole time? I always think of inhaling through my nose before lift and forceful exhale as I push/press/lift/whatever.
Is that correct? Appreciate the help!
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Posted on 12/15/20 at 1:33 pm to NolaLovingClemsonFan
If the bar is moving you shouldn't be breathing
Posted on 12/15/20 at 1:41 pm to NolaLovingClemsonFan
Depends on weight.
If I'm bracing for a heavy lift: Huge breath, lift, exhale upon completion.
If I'm cycling light barbells in a CF workout, I'm trying to breath continuously thru the lift.
If I'm bracing for a heavy lift: Huge breath, lift, exhale upon completion.
If I'm cycling light barbells in a CF workout, I'm trying to breath continuously thru the lift.
Posted on 12/15/20 at 2:06 pm to NolaLovingClemsonFan
When lifting weights, I was taught by the gym trainer to exhale HARD a second or two after the weights starts going up, and inhale when coming back down. He said the hard exhale gives you an extra push and it sure does.
Posted on 12/15/20 at 4:31 pm to pwejr88
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When lifting weights, I was taught by the gym trainer to exhale HARD a second or two after the weights starts going up, and inhale when coming back down. He said the hard exhale gives you an extra push and it sure does.
Yea this is kinda what I do. But again, didn’t know if it matters whether it’s through my mouth or my nose.
Posted on 12/15/20 at 5:39 pm to NolaLovingClemsonFan
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But again, didn’t know if it matters whether it’s through my mouth or my nose.
I get a bigger “burst” blowing out of my mouth than my nose.
Posted on 12/15/20 at 6:28 pm to NolaLovingClemsonFan
Take a big breath of air and breath into your belly. You should feel your torso expand all around your body. Hold that breath until you need to breath. To breath, inhale and exhale quickly a few times then gather that big breath again and maintain tightness then continue the set. Do not completely exhale until you finish the set.
Watch this video.
Youtube - Brian Alsruhe: Breathing and Bracing
Watch this video.
Youtube - Brian Alsruhe: Breathing and Bracing
Posted on 12/16/20 at 8:58 am to gizmoflak
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If the bar is moving you shouldn't be breathing
I don't understand why you're getting so many downvotes. This is precisely what people like Johnny Pain, Mark Rippetoe, and others recommend; deep breath, hold breath while bar is moving, release once rep is completed.
Posted on 12/16/20 at 11:33 am to boxcarbarney
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What Happens When You Hold Your Breath When Lifting Weights?
Some people get so wrapped up in lifting the weight they forget to breathe and unknowingly take a deep breath and hold it. When you lift a heavy weight with your breath held and your glottis closed, it increases pressure inside your abdominal cavity. This puts pressure on the veins that run through your thorax, causing them to collapse. That’s not a good thing.
Why is this a problem? It decreases blood flow back to your heart. Because less blood is reaching your heart, the stroke volume or the amount of blood your heart ejects with each beat goes down. This leads to a drop in blood pressure and reduced blood flow to your brain. When this happens, you may become dizzy, lightheaded, see stars or, in some cases, pass out
-Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. – Volume 35
Posted on 12/16/20 at 1:29 pm to pwejr88
The whole point of holding your breath, and performing the Valsalva Maneuver is to increase abdominal pressure, thus making your core more rigid, making for a safer and more efficient lift.
But I wouldn't want to go against the recommendations of the journal of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.
We're all lucky that powerlifting meets all over the country aren't littered with bodies.
But I wouldn't want to go against the recommendations of the journal of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.
We're all lucky that powerlifting meets all over the country aren't littered with bodies.
Posted on 12/16/20 at 3:47 pm to boxcarbarney
You are not supposed to hold your breath until you pass out. There is a point where you have to breathe. At the top of the lift, quickly inhale and exhale while holding your core braced to circulate oxygen, then take that big breath to hold to get more reps.
Posted on 12/16/20 at 3:50 pm to DeafJam73
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You are not supposed to hold your breath until you pass out. There is a point where you have to breathe. At the top of the lift, quickly inhale and exhale while holding your core braced to circulate oxygen, then take that big breath to hold to get more reps.
No shite?
Posted on 12/16/20 at 7:07 pm to boxcarbarney
It’s saying that it messes with your blood pressure and blood flow. That is what can lead to passing out.
Posted on 12/17/20 at 9:36 am to pwejr88
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It’s saying that it messes with your blood pressure and blood flow. That is what can lead to passing out.
Friend, I have been doing this for a number of years. I've met and lifted with some very strong people. Not once have I, or any of my lifting partners passed out from performing the Valsalva Maneuver while lifting. I think I'll take my chances performing a heavy squat with my breath held and abs braced against my belt knowing that my spine is protected, than do that same squat with a spongey core.
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