How to Increase Lung Capacity and Extend Breath Holds | 4 Minute Static Breath Hold

WHOA 4 minutes. This goal took shape three months ago. Through consistent training and understanding the science of how our lungs work, I was able to complete multiple 4 minute static holds! Our lungs play a vital role in longevity, so in this video, I share exactly how to increase your lung capacity and extend your breath holds! Enjoy!

I created a Youtube playlist with a breathing coach to help increase your carbon dioxide tolerance and oxygen uptake levels.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - 0:29 Why Breath Holding?
0:30 - 0:48 Lungs and Longevity
0:49 - 0:58 How to Increase Lung Capacity
0:59 - 1:10 Diaphragmatic Breathing
1:11 - 1:43 CO2 Tolerance Training
1:44 - 1:54 Max Hold Progress
1:55 - 2:55 Oxygen Uptake Training
2:56 - 3:04 Breath Training Progress and Results
3:05 - 3:36 Breath Training Rules and Guidelines
3:37 - 3:59 Finishing the 4 Minute Hold

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[johnaldwinbianes]

After few days, I was able to set my new best hold at 2mins. Thank you very much!

[rodmondh]

Ive been doing breathwork daily for the last 6 yrs my goal was to reach 5 minuteswhich I thought was impossible but & as of last month I was able to reach 7min & 28 seconds! I've been called everything in the book from a liar, troll,etc.etc. I've been practicing a special technique I kinda made up myself & now after 1min of this specific technique I can reach the 6-7 min mark Im now shooting for 10 minutes which i know sounds crazy but I know I can do it it just takes a ton & I mean a ton of persistence & patience to achieve this time.

[sanchari_sur]

So proud of the way you keep setting goals for yourself and meeting them. Thank you for the inspiration!

[JimmyBHarvests]

thanks for the inspiration! I've used a few of your trining guide videos and my breath hold increased from 1:00 to 2:30 in just a few sessions! thanks again

[Dr_Oleg_Kulikov]

Following a strict carnivore diet with animal fat as the main source of energy and fasting longer than 14 hours before the exercise will allow you to extend the breathholds further. Also, a technique to slow down the heartbeat during the breath holds helps a lot. In my youth, my RHR was below 40, and I was able to slow it down even further by will. The volume of lungs, or so-called FVC, can be increased too, but it obviously takes a long time. In my 18, I had FVC 6.3 liters. Some swimmers have more than 9 liters.

[andoryuu]

I came here because when I was singing, I realized that I couldn't song very long. So yeah, here I am. Doing this exercise everyday so that I don't die too early :)

[nikitaw]

A week or 2 of twice daily breath hold practice and went back to the gym. Amazing difference for recovery time between heavy sets at the gym. I thinks its when the diaphragm spasms which works exhale inhale muscles and stretches put all the ribs muscles and tennons so can get more air in and out less effort.

[nickdanne]

Literally just sat in armchair and did that first c02 table you showed and improved my best breath hold from 1.20 to 2 mins! Unbelievable!

[TS-yezt]

You may want to keep an eye on your iron levels. My instructor Adam Stern mentioned that a regular buildup of CO2 can lower blood iron. Love your success! 🎉🎉I am at 3:15 and shooting for 4 min myself. Thanks for sharing!

[TanCai]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful know I just understood. Will learn more about this.

[minekar]

I haven't been swimming for a long while my best timer was between 15_20 secs now its 1min AMAZING thank you very much

[NachiketaThakur]

I can hold my breath for 2 minutes now without any exercise, will try the Co2 methoid to see if improves. Thanks for the awesome video.

[exhalete]

I just watched the Lions Main video and now this one, so many interesting ideas in your content. Love it!

[nikitaw]

If not into breath hopds but want to train lungs...fully fill lungs with air lying in bed or sitting on a chair, pack in as much air as can then squeeze ribs at sides below chest then try to expand them 20 times or until need air do a few rounds. Friend did it and his mid back spasmed.

[walakakonbawa]

Please upload the complete part of 4 mins breathholding video

[winfielddixon]

Love your videos but if you're doing breath holds without using nose clips or doing it under water, it's very easy to fool yourself. Tiny amounts of air coming into your nose make a huge difference. I used to do Wim Hof until I realized it was lowering my C02 tolerance. If I put nose clips on during the breath hold it lowered my breath hold times significantly.

[waynemccuen]

1st try at this just now. 65th birthday in 5 days. Following your guided breath vid of 2 years ago, I can hold my breath for 2 mins. I am currently not in as good as shape as in recent past due do work schedule. I avidly bike when not working 6 or 7 days a week. Hiking and trail running are also go to exercises. I wonder how long till I can hit the 4 minute hold time?

[nikitaw]

If im lazy which is often ill set up a tabata timer as watch a movie and just hold breath for 10 to 20 rounds of 2 minutes hold 20 30 seconds recovery. Just did 2 minutes rounds with 30 seconds recovery and feel a lot more relaxed when before started felt all livery and hormonal. Im not fit at the moment and I dont know wy I'm comfortable holding breath for 2 minutes. I think i get daiphragm contractions maybe 2 or 3 starting the 90 second mark i dont struggle to get to the 2 min mark or feel light headed. I do walk a lot and to make it more interesting ill completely exhale lungs hold that for 10 to 20 steps then do 3 big breaths and on the third exhale completely do that again. I do feel light headed doing this so will walk on grassy foot path not road.
I also like oil pulling on a walk which is supposed to be good for teeth and gums but for me it makes breathing harder and I sleep better as can sleep nose breathing so less chance of snoring. Woke my self once or twice so started this. I found that affect by accident, I was too cheap to go to dentist lol and would spit out the oil before got to 20 minutes so started going for walks with a mouth full of coconut oil. On third day doing this woke from a nap gently breathing through nose instead of an open dry yucking feeling mouth.

[peaceseeker]

Found this video just now. Such a vibrant vibes you give ❤️❤️

[wolfsaucedo]

I'm gonna do this for 30 days and I'll post my experiences with it on my channel. Day 1 let's go 😁😁