Proper breathing mechanics during exercise! -MoveU

We have worked with thousands of people and one thing we notice with a majority of them is that their breathing patterns are NOT controlled during exercise… or they don’t breathe at all! This will reduce your stamina and force output. Learning to control your breathing is SUPER important for maintaining great form and composure during any workout. Utilize the same breathing pattern we went over yesterday, but start by applying it to a simple exercise like a plank. 3 second inhale, 7 second exhale.

As exercises get harder or as you get more fatigued, you will need to breathe more quickly, but the ultimate goal is to control it the entire time, not hold your breath (which is far too common).

A general rule: Exhale when you exert yourself, inhale as you relax. Example: Inhale as you squat down, exhale as you stand up. Inhale as you relax your arms in a pull-up, exhale as you pull yourself up. Inhale as you drop down in a pushup, exhale as you push away from the floor. Maintain this breathing pattern! Many of you will end up holding your breath between reps or you may even reverse your breathing pattern. This DESTROYS your performance.

– Written by Andrew Dettelbach

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