Focus on proper breathing during exercises from "summary" of The Men's Fitness Exercise Bible by Sean Hyson
When you're in the heat of a workout, it's easy to get caught up in the intensity and forget about something as seemingly mundane as breathing. However, proper breathing is actually crucial to your performance. It can help you lift more weight, run faster, and endure longer. When you hold your breath during exercises, you increase intra-abdominal pressure, which can stabilize your spine and improve your lifting mechanics. On the other hand, exhaling during the concentric phase of a lift can help you ...
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