Breathing for better strength: How your breath affects muscle engagement, stability and power

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During workouts, do you think about your breathing — or does it just happen in the background? Most people understand the importance of proper exercise form, yet they often overlook the significance of breathing technique.

How and when you breathe during strength training directly affects muscle engagement, core stability and power output as well as the position of your rib cage, spine and pelvis.

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