Here’s The Right Way To Breathe When Lifting Weights, According to a Strongman and Powerlifting Coach

How to breathe when lifting weights can be confusing, so we had a strongman trainer break it down.

Discover how to breathe correctly.

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Okay, Ill tell you: Its your breath.

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Its also a really useful tool when you are lifting weights.

Pirman has been a Brooklyn-based strongman, powerlifting, and bodybuilding coach for 38 years.

And hes got some no-nonsense advice on how to breathe while lifting weights.

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Breathing isnt just good for lifting; its absolutely required, says Pirman.

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Part of the core is yourdiaphragm, which sits below your lungs and above your abs.

With its contractions and extensions, it controls your exhale and inhale.

It also can support the rest of your core and allow you to have more strength in your lifts.

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Exhaling contracts your diaphragmand therefore engages your core, says Pirman.

One way to train yourself to breathe correctly while lifting?

Doing Pilates, which incorporates the breath into every move.

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