Breathing Technique While Lifting Weights

While this might seem like an odd topic, it is an important one to discuss with those who lift weights are a regular basis. Breathing properly while lifting weights is important for maintaining posture, form and staying under control while performing an exercise. Additionally, breathing properly can assist in avoiding injury 

• While lifting the weight, exhale your breath completely. For example, When performing a bench press, exhale as you push the weight up. 
• Breathe in through your nose as you lower the weight in a controlled manner. Lowering weight requires less exertion, which is why it is the more ideal time to take a breath.
• If you are a beginner when it comes to weight lifting, this is the ideal time to get your breathing under control. If you start learning to breathe properly from the beginning, it will become second nature as you start to progress your weights.
• Remember to always start with lighter weights and build slowly to avoid injury.