Why You Should STOP Belly Breathing
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- Опубликовано: 4 фев 2019
- RobertsonTrainingSystems.com/3... Too often, we're told that you should "make a big belly," or "let your belly fill with air" when learning to improve our breathing mechanics.
But is that REALLY the best way to do things?
In this short video, I'm going to show you why just breathing into your belly is wrong, and a better way to improve breathing mechanics! 
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i dont know how to breath anymore
A lot of people feel this way - too much overcomplicating of what should be a pretty straightforward process!
Mike Robertson Idk if this is normal but when I try to "belly breathe" it feels like I can't take deep breaths before my belly expands to max capacity
@@darthinvaderzimm you should not 'try' to belly breathe as we naturally breathe with the abdominals. A simple way to check the efficiency of so-called 'belly breathing' which is actually a misnomer because the lungs are not in the belly, is to first breathe out, not in. 1) breathe out and let all your air out. 2) then do not try to do anything. Just relax...its that simple. RELAX. the air will naturally flow in as the belly falls out in order to allow the diaphragm to flatten and push our organs (which are in the belly) out of the way so the lungs can expand and fill with air. The problem with calling it 'belly breathing' and teaching it, is that you should not consciously try to push your belly out. Mike has used rhetoric to imply belly breathing is wrong but in the context of consciously controlling your belly coming out. There is now a lot of scientific evidence that shows natural breathing as the stomach naturally coming out when the air pressure within our bodies and outside changes. We don't try to control anything. We just relax our belly and upper body. In sports, it is slightly different as we have to be more efficient, but the principle remains the same. Although the intercostal muscles have more of a part to play. We do expand everything to fill out lungs, but it starts with the flattening of the diaphragm to change the air pressure within our bodies so the air has to rush in to fill the gap. The only way the diaphragm can flatten is if it has room to push our viscera down and out. It is that process that 'pushes' the belly out. In our vanity and a society obsessed with looks, people don't want that to be true. As it looks like we have a fat gut! But it is the right way to breathe. Sorry, but with all respect, Mike is incorrect and demonstrates that he doesn't actually understand what belly breathing is. It's just our internal organs being pushed out of the way so our diaphragm can flatten and make room for the lungs to expand. Anything that stops this process will cause tension and constrict airflow. Also, our shoulders and neck should not be used when breathing, I have spent a lifetime researching this, and the people out there trying to say belly breathing is wrong and damaging the research that proves otherwise. I also think they are doing it because it fits the desire of people who do not want to stick their belly out as it looks unsightly in their eyes. So this by saying they can teach a better way will inevitably bring in more clients. Good voice, singing and brass coaches will all refute what Mike says. ANd they have it right, You can not successfully play a brass instrument in a World-class orchestra if you don't know how to breathe properly. They all \belly breath' but not in the way it is badly taught, which is controlling the belly. We breathe by allowing the abdominal muscles to relax and fill our lungs fully by allowing our ribs to expand as the lungs expand. But that can only happen if the belly is allowed to come out. We also breathe through the mouth - in and out, not the nose.
@@tboorer i find your comment sooo interesting, I have one small question connected to it. In order to stand "straight" with a proper posture, i see everywhere that one must have a strong core (meaning a decent amount of contraction in the abdomen and back). I agree thay this helps me stand straight.
But how can you both have a stable core AND relaxed at the same time??😔
I breath Belly but big
Once again Mike is on the money. One of THE best trainers on the planet. I've been suffering from daily shortness of breath (well it comes and goes but when it comes it's quite regular) and have tried belly breathing but the queues I've been getting have clearly been all wrong (as some others have mentioned I experienced a feeling of tightness or restriction that didn't allow a proper breath). All it took was understanding to not simply try suck air into the belly as many will queue you to do, but to involve the belly ALONG WITH the chest movement, just as Mike queues in this video. Admittedly I found this info in an article that was literally about the problem with belly breathing, and when I went looking for the better queues from the article I found Mike's video. I tried Mike's queues along with those from the article I read (basically put your hands on your sides, on your mid to lower ribs and expand them as well as the belly) and within two or three minutes that shortness of breath feeling was gone. I also experienced a pleasant light headed feeling and a nice relaxation as some of my anxiety subsided (I guess my sympathetic nervous was over active because I couldn't bloody breath properly, I don't know if that's a thing or not but it seems like something that would arouse the fight or flight system to some degree!). Anyway I'm babbling because I'm excited, but Mike, thanks so much for the free content you put out.
Appreciate it and glad I could help!
Hey Harvie, just in case the issue hasn't resolved for you I thought I'd let you know this sounds like 'Air Hunger'. If forcing a yawn gets you to that satisfying stage of breath when you otherwise can't attain it then I'd say this is pretty likely! Air Hunger is a type of Dyspnea caused by chronic over-breathing, and counter-intuitively it's due to a lack of CO2 (they can bring it on in Free Divers very quickly by changing the CO2 to O2 levels in a breathing chamber). Anything that extends your exhale will help. There's a book by James Nestor, called 'Breathe' that has proven the most useful for me. 'The Breathing Book' by Donna Farhi, and 'Close Your Mouth' by Patrick McKeown both contain useful info, too.
Before i did Bella breathing i was under constant Stress Even while meditating, anxiety and Depression Every day since I started belly breathing this things become less heavy i feel a relieve
Alternative title : how to correctly belly breathe
Exactly smh.
Yeah but you get more views by saying something you shouldn’t do rather than something you should do
@@drinkmoreagua8984 depends on your end goal... want to lift heavier weights and don't give a damn about the only voice you will ever have??? Do what ya want....
Exactly these fuckers are misleading people by title alone
Lots of alternative titles for this one - didn't realize it would cause such an uproar 😂
Yes! Finally the video I was looking for I started diaphragmatic breathing because I heard of the benefits but didn't know how and ended up with anterior pelvic tilt,this is life changing!Thank you so so much!!!
Did u fix your pelvic tilt?
@@jamtoreal5898 yup, but the thing that helped me most being aware of my posture throught the day.
@@piyushdwivedi7195 how did you fix it if you dont mind me asking
Extremely sensible and surprisingly necessary information thank you!
Thanks JA!
This is abdominal breathing and thoracic breathing combined. Be careful with advising people to not using abdominal breathing because that is how humans naturally breathe.
Yes I agree and sorry for disturbing
Hmm, I do feel this video would get more views if the title goes more likes “ways to improve belly breathing” or “a better alternative than belly breathing” than an outright “stop belly breathing”
I watched the video and what he says makes sense and something that I’ll incorporate into my cycling workout routine as I want to be more efficient at breathing.
Oh you BET I commented above!!! This guy is CLUELESS on the mechanism and structure of breath...
Why this guy is right? Because it's both the chest and belly. Bravo!
I find this kind of breath in my 2 year kid when he sleeps. I am actually trying for a 3 D breathing, where there will be expansion in chest, rib, back and belly. With this I could achieve this. So, it's a 3D breathing, right?
I''ve started belly breathing, got lower back pain, stoped now I'm researching what I'm doing wrong.
this helped a lot. thnk you!
You're welcome Adriana - hope it helps!
Breathing wasn’t supposed to be hard but thanks to mainline fitness nonsense it has become hard for all of us as humans. Good to see people like you giving out the correct information
Thanks Fardeen!
I Totally disagree with this video! Consider TAKING VOICE LESSONS (in person or virtually) and REALLY Learn HOW TO BREATH! Consider I regularly sing OVER a 60 piece orchestra WITHOUT using any amplification system! NO MICs... And I am heard in a 2000+ seat auditorium! Opera-Singer...
Watch a baby breathing while sleeping! The ULTIMATE example of proper "belly" breathing! As adults we breath BADLY - Incorrectly and inefficiently! Why do you think babies cries (especially in panic mode) are SO LOUD!?... Proper breathing, in order to pass the optimal amount of air through the larynx, in order to produce the most volume possible to get Mom's attention for HELP!
I am a highly trained operatic singer for which breathing is #1 for DOING IT Safely and well! In fact, I have many brass instrument players who study with me just to learn how to better utilize their air. They BLOW air through their lips into a metal instrument to make music...
NOW - when a singer lifts weights - I always instruct them to NEVER Grunt or Growl while lifting weights! Never - NOT AT ALL! Doing so can PERMANENTLY Damage the vocal folds and ruin a voice - FOREVER! When lifting heavy weights, you need to exhale through the lift. Blowing out air! Never holding or grunting! (typically requires higher reps and LOWERED weight amounts!)
Sorry Mike... This teacher grades your ideas with a firm "FAIL"!
@@ericgraber7142 okay so if I try to attempt a one rep max squat and the weight of the bar is twice my body weight, according to your advice I should not breath in, brace, attempt the squat and keep holding my breath throughout the entire movement but instead I should blow out air???
I have been belly breathing in the wrong way for a long time and became permanently tired and just to relaxed and my chest just did nothing anymore... A couple of months ago I noticed that only chestbreathing would give me some energy back, after that I slowly taught myself to breathe more like Mike Robertson explains. Now I have gained a lot of energy back thankfully, belly breathing is a dangerous term! (and chest breathing IS bad as well)
Same exact thing seems to have happened to me for years. Wow.
You likely NEVER LEARNED, re-learned to properly breath! FEAR causes most people into chest-breathing... Shallow and inefficient us of your lungs et. al... (see my comments above...)
Same exact thing here! Exclusive belly breathing induces a calm lethargy. Full and steady lung utilisation (including chest region as seen here) gave me the calm + the energy
Love it!! Any idea what shoes E is wearing?
Excellent piece. I'm a sprint coach. We do a fare amount of near max short (
This should definitely help. When focusing on recovery breathing definitely emphasize control - full inhales but then even more so full EXHALES. I will often have my athletes pause at the end of every exhale to work on control and downregulating the sympathetic nervous system
This makes more sense to me than other videos. Thanks. Does this video also apply for digestion issues ?
Yes improving your breathing can absolutely impact digestion
Agree I did belly breathing my stomach gave me a lot of problems after food I got food reflux an wind trapped in till felt needle pricking sensation due to not know ing to do thank you your breathing dimple least harm
Sounds like to took it too far?... I teach classical singing and getting the Diaphragm to do the job intended is vital to Good Breathing.... You likely were lifting TOO MUCH WEIGHT for your true strength and you can only do that by CLOSING the throat and using the lungs as a Fulcrum. BAD - WORST THING for your throat! Voice - you only get one! just saying...
I call this belly breathing too - but I didn't consider that people might take it so literally and I should've known better. I like to teach it to my clients so they can learn how to engage the whole core canister, and find it useful for them to mobilise their tight and sensitised lower back muscles (particularly QL). Thank you Mike.
Totally get it Teagan! When you get them breathing into the chest and abdomen equally, then I think a lot of good stuff happens. Hope it helps!
So does ‘belly breathing’ cause a bloated abdomen?
It's true guys.. dont miss on that video.. i started belly breathing 6months ago, at first it was so relaxing and good, but 2month ago, my lower back became so sore, it even locked while i was working, couldnt work for over a month, couldnt understand what cause my back to be that sore, actually then i started to search for a problem deeper, and even before watched this video i realised i breath wrong way, too much pressure on my lower back, this feels good to find out the problem.
Exactly. Nothing wrong with working on breathing, but make sure you're not just driving all your air into your belly
I have breathed with my chest as long as I can remember. I hope this lowers my anxiety!
It should definitely help - give it a shot!
30 years of asthma and you have given me great relief
Glad it helped!
@Mike Robertson, I hope you'll still see this comment. I'm new to practicing this type of breathing, but am looking forward to the beneficial results.
Sometimes, when I practice, I find myself yawning. Why is this? I always thought yawning meant we were low on oxygen.
Also, if I try to exhale longer, and/or hold a few seconds after the exhale, I find myself gasping for a quick breath before I can do deep breathing again. Can you explain why? And how to do it correctly to avoid this reaction?
Thank you!
diaphragmatic breathing is the best form of breathing. if you have any symptoms doing it, you should visit a doctor to be examined whether you have an underlying medical conditions or not.
If you are gasping for breath after holding it for only a few seconds, it sounds like decreased endurance and poor oxygen exchange. Could be you just need to do some HITT/cardio and breathing exercises. That is what I personally would try first. No new results, I would see my doctor to rule out something more serious.
This is typically due to your body's natural instincts - if you're not used to full inhales/exhales, when you hold the exhale (for instance) your body's natural response is to freak out and try and inhale again
Over time, this should improve as your body realizes it's not in a threatened/stressful state. However, if things do persist definitely see a doc just to rule anything crazy out
Belly breathing is the great thing for martial arts, meditation and singinging, u r not supposed to breath like that all day long, it is a specific form of breathing for a specific purpose, u know like lets say the fire breath in yoga, u dont substitute your normal breathing with it, u just use it for a specific purpose. I advice ppl in gral to get some one who knows how and what to use it for. It has prolonged my life and made me a lot healthier, stronger and better balanced I have used it since I was 20 now I'm 70 with no health issues, but I use it on a daily basis for diferent things. de nada wey. Dont close the door for others cause u couldnt understand how to open it for yourself.
لا اله إلا الله
Please explain further
How are we supposed to breath then?
@@MarioL4c1 throughout the body is a better breathing form then belly breathing it’s a lot more healthier and and your body bendiest more from it it relaxes u overall
Learn biology and anatomy before spilling shit over the internet
Belly breathing/ shallow breathing helps me run longer and also helps me do hardworkout which was ao hard when i use nose breathing
Nose breathing is important when you're at lower intensities, but if you are going to train hard you'll have to use more mouth breathing
I think there's a problem with the term "Belly" Breathing that gives people the wrong idea from the getgo. However, it can be useful to overcorrect "chest breathers" who have a very hard time not involving their lats, scalenes, etc. I feel like the title of the video will definitely confuse some people who might not watch or watch all the way and say "see, I don't need to change how I breathe, mike roberstson says chest breathing is just fine!" and also fail to brace correctly or go through the procedure of stacking the ribcage and pelvis etc....
Appreciate the comment! However
1 - The goal of the title is to get people to watch the video, as well as think
2 - If they don't watch the whole video, that's on them ;-)
Finally someone who is on the right track.... Belly vs Diaphragmatic breathing....
Watch a baby breathing while sleeping! The ULTIMATE example of proper "belly" breathing! As adults we breath BADLY - Incorrectly and inefficiently! Why do you think babies cries (especially in panic mode) are SO LOUD!?... Proper breathing, in order to pass the optimal amount of air through the larynx, in order to produce the most volume possible to get Mom's attention for HELP!
Great video! Short and to the point. Most British acting schools cover this method within the first year. My voice coach covered this within the first 2 weeks! I've also found Speech Level Singing by Seth Riggs quite helpful. Cheers! Daniel Avinash.
Great stuff Daniel - thanks!
I fixed that problem recently. I was doing a lot of belly breathing on my walks and found that I had a sore lower back a lot of the time. I adjusted to more of a diaphragm breath where my abs come into play and it feels like the breath is filling my entire torso and it feels better.
Love hearing this - great stuff!!!
Sir how do you get both your chest & abdominals raise at the same time while inhaling and when exhaling chest/abdominals flatten in synchro?
Blessings & Gratitudes
Both will raise/expand when you inhale, both will lower/compress as you exhale. Hope that helps!
Got it but should I maintain intra abdominal pressure throughout this breathing or be relaxed? Specifically when playing soccer for me
Do your best to stay relaxed, especially when you're playing. It might even help to put your hands on your knees during breaks to try and breathe into your back
Thank you so much
why thank s for this
What is your opinion on decompression breathing as taught in by Dr Eric Goodman of Foundation Training?
Sorry but I haven't heard of him or that method. Do you have a link I can review?
Great video!
Thank you!
Hi Mike, should we apply this method of breathing during compound movements like squats? I've heard so many times to breath into the belly and not the chest during those exercises and I'm confused.
Hey Cheri! It really comes down to performance - breathing into the belly is a performance cue - so if you're trying to push big weights, it will definitely help.
More importantly, I think you should consider 3D breathing - this should help!
ruclips.net/video/qEJ-vJpiOY4/видео.html
@@RobTrainSystems Thanks alot! will check it out!
Would you recommend to always breath like this or only once in awhile ?
Yes I think it would probably help!
So, should the front abs stay relaxed on the inhale? Cause I seem to engage it to direct the air into the chest...
You don't need to brace the abs - full exhales should reset position and improve your ability to inhale into the chest and abs
so how does this translate into the other 23 hours in a day if we’re breathing wrong? how do you see lasting change where your posture become permanently stacked?
Targeted breathing/resets are just one piece of the puzzle
From there your entire training program needs to be focused on addressing how you move - that's where the real progress is made
Underrated video !! One of the best channels in my opinion 🙏😇
It's full of mis-information!
@@ericgraber7142 how so
Thanks! Appreciate it!
gonna try this, my stomach always sticks out, even with slight visible abs. My breathing is messed up. Going to try to expand the chest more.
This could make a big difference. Learning how to exhale fully and engage the "anterior core" can make a big difference on posture and position. Good luck!
@@RobTrainSystemsthanks, it definitely has worked, my lower abdomen doesn’t stick out as much anymore. I sometimes still have to consciously think about how I breathe but eventually it will become second nature. I’ve been dealing with this issue for years, so thank you for this video.
As far as I'm aware nobody said that just "belly breathing" was the thing to do when lifting. When you breathe in a way that lowers the diaphragm then the lower part of your lungs will fill slightly before the upper part, which makes your stomach move slightly before the chest - continuing to inhale and fill the lungs should eventually make it feel like you've "inflated" your lower and upper back - giving the impression that you've formed a cylinder around your torso. This latter part takes a lot of practice. In fact all you've done is breathe in a manner that's lowered your diaphragm and allowed you to fill your lungs maximally.
This video isn't about breathing for lifting - I have a separate video for that.
This is for people who have told that "belly breathing" is all they need to do for moving and feeling better
This doc is amazing and absolutely right I learn about breathing for 4 yrear belly is wrong all core muscles should move
Really hope it helps!
Very straight forward! Thank you!
Welcome!
Wait are we not breathing like that already?
Mike robertson we should pause 3 4 seconds aftwr exhale? We can do to whike walking?
Yes I like to pause for 3-4 seconds on the exhale to really "own" that end range exhaled position. Plus it has a calming effect on the nervous system.
And yes you can do it while walking, but holding the breath will be limited based on how intensely you're walking/exercising ;-)
@@RobTrainSystems thank you so much Rob! Greetings.. Wish you the best
Thank you! I think belly breathing exacerbated my hernia
I would pause 5-10 seconds before exhaling, you want to give it some time between inhaling and exhaling. You don't want to cause altered states in the mind or affect the brain with fast breaths.
I don't disagree with this at all. Depending on the client/situation it may be necessary to pause/hold the inhale or exhale
I think I’m missing something. diaphragmatic breathing is crucial for us to live.... with a weak diaphragm breathing can be very shallow and you might develop sleep disorders like sleep apnea. If you do it correctly you shouldn’t have problems with sharp pains or feeling like your bloated.
Also I’m not understanding where the stress on the back and pelvis is coming from. Sounds like bad posture which can be fixed with diaphragmatic breathing.The title should def be changed, a lot of misinformation. Are there any facts to this? Couldn’t find anything online that agrees with this video.
I never said diaphragmatic breathing isn't healthy or important - just that the air shouldn't go into the belly
Watch this video as a follow-up:
ruclips.net/video/RTaXGrGzDfY/видео.html
Mike Robertson which is why you should change the title of your video.
@@skr1808 Diaphragmatic breathing DOES NOT mean air only goes into the belly
i don't know how to do it correctly! Could you give me some tips or a link to a video? When I try, I start to feel a bit of pain in my lower back and I feel my stomach bloated. I don't feel it rise down when I exhale that much. And this is when I stand up.
@@nakomochi3117 you might have the same problem I had. I had very weak diaphragm so I was only chest breathing. Go to a really experienced qigong class or yoga class. They taught me how to breathe properly and how to relax your muscles.
This is easier and way better
I want to thank you for this video
The moment I started using my chest for breathing my lower back pain automatically stopped
This is unbelievable
So glad it helped!!!
Can't one just stretch one's hip flexors? I'm not arching my back, and I care more about my health than my appearance in this case.
Depends on your situation but stretching alone often doesn't give the desired results
After watching several breathing videos. I decided to turn into a fish so I don't have to breathe anymore.
LOL now that would be funny to see ;-)
Not sure how "belly breathing" causes inadvertent extension of the lumbar spine unless you're already starting that way, or have a poor body and spacial awareness -- please clarify.
I believe the issue -- like with most things in the health/fitness field -- with "belly breathing" is semantics. Similar to the word "functional." The whole idea is it initiate your breath with your diaphragm as opposed to paradoxically initiating with your accessory breathing muscles, i.e., chest breathing. When you take a full diaphragmatic breath, filling out your abdomen 360 degrees to maximize IAP, you get subsequent chest expansion to accommodate the increase of air in the lungs.
Watch a baby breathing while sleeping! The ULTIMATE example of proper "belly" breathing! The abs MUST relax so when the Diaphragm pulls down to fill the lungs - all the other organs must drop - be pushed Down & Out in order to make room for the breath (filling the lungs)...As adults we breath BADLY - Incorrectly and inefficiently! Why do you think babies cries (especially in panic mode) are SO LOUD!?... Proper breathing, in order to pass the optimal amount of air through the larynx, in order to produce the most volume possible to get Mom's attention for HELP!
I am a highly trained operatic singer for which breathing is #1 for DOING IT Safely and well! In fact, I have many brass instrument players who study with me just to learn how to better utilize their air. They BLOW air through their lips into a metal instrument to make music... (my $45 answer... I teach Private Voice lessons, they are worthy of the fee...)
@@ericgraber7142 What I'm talking about is based on developmental kinesiology -- movement patterns from birth through bipedal movement. Thanks for the shameless pitch and telling us your voice lessons are worth it.
Can I check with you, what you meant was that when you inhale, your stomach rises first, then your chest. What about exhale? Should your chest or stomach deflates/contracts first?
@@johnwong6555 Yes, initiate from the diaphragm where you get abdominal expansion. Think of wearing gym shorts where you want to stretch the waistband with your abdominal expansion. Exhale is just the reverse -- controlled release of the pressure. I don't believe you can precisely choose where to release the pressure first. It's mostly about being mindful of where you inhale then control the exhale. I responded to your message on our channel.
I understand you coaching now i should change my lying position.
Yep give it a shot and let me know how it goes!
Awesome
Thank you!!
whenver i breathe with my chest my heart starts hurting so i will keep belly breathing for my own good 😅
LOL probably a good idea then ;-)
So this is just regarding breathing patterns during exercise, not dismissing belly breathing as a practice of it own? It looks like a good idea making this clear from the title, so no more clickbait and wasted time
Sorry but definitely not clickbait. If you're forcefully pushing your belly out to "breathe through the diaphragm" you're not doing it right and potentially driving other issues
When studies or data regarding this?
Not necessarily studies, but I would definitely check out the textbook "Anatomy of Breathing" for more info and insights
@@RobTrainSystems pretty sure there's plenty of studies regarding diaphragmatic breathing (belly) tho
@@KT-ed8hj Please note I never said DIAPHRAGMATIC BREATHING is wrong or incorrect.
However, if you are taught to ONLY breathe into your belly, there's more to it than that
@@RobTrainSystems true. It's crazy that no one really knows what the right pattern is. Seems like a lot of divide among the breathing community lol
@@KT-ed8hj So true!!!
Is this the way we should breathe all day long?
It's really dependent on the activity and exertion level you're at. I'd say if the goal is quiet, relaxed breathing you should work to inhale front-to-back, with an even distribution between chest and belly breathing.
Does that help?
Title is misleading and creating negativity. Your method make sense.
People like to argue...the goal is to inform and educate, even if not everyone agrees!
Absolutely.....How to belly breath , correctly with a Twist
Sure if that helps ;-)
Man, I swear I didn’t start breathing this way naturally until I lost weight. Does being overweight effect diaphragmatic breathing?
Wanna get answers from this question too
AB-solutely NOT! Other than you have more MASS to MOVE! I used to weigh 400 pounds and sang a lot! Then had Gastric Bypass and dropped to an average of 230lbs...
I Totally disagree with this video!
Consider TAKING VOICE LESSONS (in person or virtually) and REALLY Learn HOW TO BREATH! Consider I regularly sing OVER a 60 piece orchestra WITHOUT using any amplification system! NO MICs... And I am heard in a 2000+ seat auditorium! Opera-Singer...
*Watch a baby breathing while sleeping! The ULTIMATE example of proper "belly" breathing! As adults we breath BADLY - Incorrectly and inefficiently! Why do you think babies cries (especially in panic mode) are SO LOUD!?... Proper breathing, in order to pass the optimal amount of air through the larynx, in order to produce the most volume possible to get Mom's attention for HELP!
I am a highly trained operatic singer for which breathing is #1 for DOING IT Safely and well! In fact, I have many brass instrument players who study with me just to learn how to better utilize their air. They BLOW air through their lips into a metal instrument to make music...
NOW - when a singer lifts weights - I always instruct them to NEVER Grunt or Growl while lifting weights! Never - NOT AT ALL! Doing so can PERMANENTLY Damage the vocal folds and ruin a voice - FOREVER! When lifting heavy weights, you need to exhale through the lift. Blowing out air! Never holding or grunting! (typically requires higher reps and LOWERED weight amounts!)
@@ericgraber7142 your advice might be nice for singers but for athletes the ability to generate and hold intra-abdominal pressure is paramount importance. You absolutely must hold your breath during a heavy lift to build maximum tension in the abdominals, diaphragm and pelvic floor to compress the abdominal contents into the spine to create maximum rigidity. And no matter what you think, its absolutely impossible to take a full breath without the ribcage expanding, physics dictates the lungs must expand 360 degrees and the ribs must move to accommodate this. Breathing into the entire torso rather than just the belly improves spinal stability and will even strengthen your diaphragm.
@@fartmaster--po4ti I understand and the exact reason lifters ARE NOT GOOD SINGERS! Not heave lifters as they sstrain two tiny pieces of cartiledge beyond optimal flexibility!
@@ericgraber7142 yes generally that's true. If you're not performing valsalva against the closed glottis you're not achieving maximum intra abdominal pressure and therefore not stabilising the spine fully. Breathing out on the ascent of a double bodyweight squat is very risky for your low back. Unfortunately if you want to have a nice relaxed powerful singing voice you can't also be very powerful through lifting heavy.
I watched five videos on breathing and i can't breathe anymore
Hahaha don't overthink it - just work on driving air into the targeted areas and controlling breath rate. Should make a difference!
Cool, belly breathing is out but not necessarily diaphragmatic breathing.
100%
My take on this is that often people want to help their clients when they see they are not breathing well (chest breathing) so they try and get them to correct this by belly breathing or diaphragmatic breathing. But what often happens is the client gets confused and instead of actually fixing their dysfunctional breathing they end up with a different kind of dysfunctional breathing; one that puts pressure on their lower back and pelvis. In my view, it's all about restoring natural function to the diaphragm; it's like kick starting an engine that has seized up over time due to misuse or trauma. And once you've fixed it, you're done. You don't need to keep fixing it. My advice to anyone reading would be - if the breathing you use for any activity (sports or singing) is something you need to continually practice doing, then you're doing it wrong.
The position and function of the diaphragm is critical for sure
Just discovered there are breathing techniques and people keep hating belly breathing so ima switch
Definitely not hating - just trying to explain the nuance a bit more
I think I'll just keep taking Rickson Gracie's advice, as belly breathing is how we are designed to breath, and chest breathing mimics fight or flight or emotional breathing, as your body can't tell the difference between real or simulated stress. You should really be trying to pull the breath down and out in a circle as the lungs go out as well not up.
The goal should be A-P breathing throughout the thorax
Bruh im a deathcore vocalist
Not sure what that is but it sounds intense ;-)
F it, imma stop breathing. This shii confusing
LOL I wouldn't suggest that ;-)