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20 October 2026
Bracing and breathing for heavy lifts
Before a heavy rep, take a big breath low into your belly, tighten your trunk around it, and hold it through the hard part of the rep. On lighter sets, breathe steadily instead. Knowing which set wants which is most of the skill.
Reckoner · 5 min read
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