Subject: How to hold your breath safely and effectively when lifting

How to hold your breath safely and effectively when lifting

December 2nd, 2025 at 11:00 am MST

It is impossible to lift a heavy weight or perform a challenging bodyweight exercise without a brief breath hold. Soviet strength authority Prof. Arkady Vorobyev explained that “The organism interprets the [Valsalva maneuver] as extreme and stim ...

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How to hold your breath safely and effectively when lifting

December 2nd, 2025 at 7:17 am MST

It is impossible to lift a heavy weight or perform a challenging bodyweight exercise without a brief breath hold. Soviet strength authority Prof. Arkady Vorobyev explained that “The organism interprets the [Valsalva maneuver] as extreme and stim ...

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December 1st, 2025 at 11:56 am MST

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