How To Breathe & Brace When Lifting Heavy (SQUATS, DEADLIFTS, & OLYMPIC LIFTS)

Learn how. to maximize your technique quality and lift more weight all by perfecting your breathing and bracing!

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[letsgobrandon]

Daren needs a raise, he's got to be the only person I've seen who is able to stand silently to the side without ever looking awkward.

[LuLzezRoflcopter]

Every gym should show new members this video. So much more specific than the common, breath in your belly brace your core advice.

[breathewellcoaching]

As a breathing coach I really enjoyed your explanation of IAP. I’d love to see a video on breathing under a brace (cueing inhale/exhale) and how to cue the pelvic floor during lifting.

[acoolu]

As a Respiratory Therapist I approve any and all diaphragmatic breathing techniques!👌🏾👍🏾

[madmuso]

I find doing body weight squats while holding a kettle bell out in front helps to learn how to brace the core. Its amazing how much easier the ascent is when you're bracing.

[ambujpunn]

this is dope man. keep it coming. i've been squatting for a long time but it always leads to injuries. your channel has helped teach me the importance of the IAP and i've spent a lot of time this year to learning the basics correctly this time and i've seen a huge change in my lifts, especially squat -- i don't have painful sessions anymore! also high bar ftw :D

[jumintschoe]

I should've learned this 15years ago...😢😢such a wonderful world we're living in

[squarestanley]

“Take your six pack and go just outside…” yea, I may have a problem locating my six pack…

[Built_By_Bacon]

Pretty sure I tweaked the FK out of my SI joint yesterday squatting. Took a year off working out and completely forgot the bracing aspect from powerlifting years past. It’s brutal and can barely walk. 😊Learned my lesson

[asheskarkichhetri]

Step 1 learn diaphragm breathing (not chest/lung breathing)
Step 2 always use your nose to inhale (not your mouth)
Step 3 use these two techniques to fill your stomach with as much air as possible
Step 4 now brace as you would when someone is about to punch you in the abdomen (and never brace with your lower abs or that region in particular, thats how you get testicular hernias, always brace from the diaphragm/upper ab area)

[saad-]

Great Video Dr. Aaron. For Romanian deadlift I breathe in & brace at bottom, at top breathe out and repeat. Have a great day 🙌🏋️‍♀️👏

[AneeqNehal]

Aalaa Sir! Bot kamaal technique btayu ap ne. Koi b workout iss trha easy ho jata hy❤

[mohsinsakhi]

I have two questions:
- Do I contract my abs before breathing in for the brace?
- How much air do I need to breath in for my brace? As much air as I can, or just enough to push my thumbs/hands away in the sandwich drill?

[sleepinginnyc]

BY FAR, THE BEST VIDEO ON BREATHING AND BRACING!!! THANK YOU!!

[Trollthug]

Awesome info. Thanks!

P.S
Has anyone ever mentioned that you look awfully familiar to Sean William Scott aka Stifler.

[pricklypotato]

Can you please do a video about how to engage the pelvic floor during a squat or deadlift? And why it's important?

[mayberry]

Wow I can’t thank you enough for this information, I appreciate your dedication to sharing this awesome Thanks so much!!!!

[immersiveparadox]

Thanks Doc, you’re a blessing for everyone!

[TiberiusStorm]

I can breath and brace so well in my living room...but not so much under the actual barbell.

[saifkhan-kjjk]

This is what I'm looking for 🔥
Thnku for this useful information Sir 🙌