: why do we take a deep breath whenever we want to lift something heavy?
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Think about a balloon. If you put a single breath into it, it’s pretty floppy. If you blow it up until it’s full, it holds a much more rigid shape.
Our torso is no different. If you take in a huge breath, you can make your torso more rigid. This makes it easier to hold things without falling over/having your torso bend. This can help you gain additional leverage when lifting a heavy object.
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