Why does it feel easier to perform strenuous tasks, such as lifting heavy objects, while holding our breath?

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Wouldn’t it make more sense to get as much oxygen to the brain as you could?

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Because doing so expands your ribcage and stabilizes your torso, giving your core muscles greater leverage to flex against when they’re working.

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