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Valsalva Maneuver: How You Can Get Stronger With Tactical Breathing

February 18, 2019
Brandon
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Did you know that you can immediately make yourself stronger just by correcting your breathing?
Are you familiar with the concept of tactical breathing?
Have you ever heard of the valsalva maneuver?

Tactical breathing is a miracle. In fact, most people are shocked when they discover that I can immediately make them stronger just by correcting their breathing.

What? Yes, you read that correctly. Continue reading to learn more.

Tactical Breathing: How To Breathe When Lifting

October 29, 2018
Brandon
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Do you inhale when the weight is on the way down and exhale when the weight is on the way up?
Did someone tell you not to hold your breath when lifting?
Do you currently hold your breath when lifting?

Today I want to talk about the how to breathe when lifting. When I was younger I had a coach tell me that I should inhale when lowering the weight and that I should exhale when lifting the weight up. However, I always struggled with this and I frequently found myself not following my old coach’s advice. So who was right?