Why do we hold our breaths when we push or pull on heavy objects?
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a tight core gives your muscles something to pull or push against. a floppy core gives very poor power transfer.
always tighten your core before lifting. failure to do so is why people ‘throw their back out’ when reaching down to pick up something lightweight like a shoe.
tightening the core can be done many ways, but taking a deep breath and lightly holding it like you’re about to sneeze will be the easiest way to tighten your core. once you get the feel of it, you should figure out how to breathe while maintaining a tight core.
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