Squats, Breathing, and Head Pressure

Bigger Stronger Leaner
1

I’ve been holding my breath as I squat down but I feel lots of pressure build up in my head. Is that normal? and can you let some out just to relieve that pressure without putting the back in risk? Thanks

2

Yes.

3

Yup! Take a bigger breath, maybe wear a belt for the cue of bracing.

I try to think “breathe horizontally” or “expand the obliques”. I feel that once I get this, I feel that intra-abdominal pressure in my lower back too.

4

thanks to both of you. but if I feel it’s too much pressure in the head, would it be ok to let out just a bit ?

5

I wouldn’t. I just live with the pressure.

Decide what is most important to you and do that thing.

6

thanks, appreciate it! Maybe Ill just become more comfortable with that pressure.