When To BREATHE for 1RM's and Higher REP Sets: Breathing = PRs!

For those of you wonders when you should (or should not) be breathing during 1 Rep Max Attempts or Higher Rep sets, here is an explanation of how I use breathing and bracing to hit bigger numbers and PRs.
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Isn’t it? All this knowledge being given out for free too. Very appreciated, Brian!

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I needed this video - high rep squats are the bane of my existence.

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Your breathing and bracing tips are the single best tips I have ever gotten from KZbin. They have helped me more than anything else. Thanks brother!

[@JillMurphyBeanerz88]

Thank you Brian! I "study" for my Friday PRs on Thursday nights and your videos, especially this and your others on breathing and bracing, helped me reach a new PR today! 265lbs!💪🤩 I was amazed at how easy it felt with what I learned from you last night! Thank you! (I'm 52 years old and just started powerbuilding/powerlifting back in January)

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Thank you, so much. This reminder video is just what I needed. I’m so happy that you are doing well.

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[@aaronrm2672]

I first learnt about breathing and bracing properly on this channel and it’s been such a game changer. Thanks Brian

[@rangerjd8780]

I had read many things about breathing and bracing, but never really understood it until I saw your video on breathing and bracing. It has helped me sooooo much. Thanks for all your hard work and great advice.

[@rurikbrackett4575]

so I didn't get the Breathing and bracing thing until recently until recently. It works. A LOT! thanks for preaching one of the most important skills in strength!

[@TheAnvilMan]

Amazing information I didn't know I needed, but I DEFINITELY need! Thanks for this great upload.

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Thank you for all the information you provide🤙. Hope your health is returning to you man.

[@TobyLifely]

Going back and re-watching a lot of older videos and remembering old tips that have slipped my mind, very helpful

[@landshark3666]

Been powerlifting for 3 years, best lesson on breathing I've ever heard. Thanks

[@idealogicmusic2344]

A nice refresher!! Thank you Brian!! I implemented breathing at the top of OHP today and learned how to breath and brace from you! I was out of the gym for a year and a half due to some health issues. I just finished my third week today and your tips have given me an excellent foundation to rebuild the house on. It helps a lot that you already taught me these techniques and I implement them in all my Big 5 lifts (OHP and front squat included). They’ve helped me tremendously over the years!! Keep it up Brian and get well soon my friend!!! Always appreciate your content!

[@tonyd7185]

Good video. As someone who is asthmatic, breath control in exercise is extremely important to me. Have found your breathing & bracing videos so useful for Front Squats and Pressing. Really getting good on Front Squat (for my standards).

[@rufuslumpkin4112]

Great stuff as usual! One of my favorite things about this channel is it hasn't become commercialized (which probably isn't a financial bonus for Brian but good for us) nor has he brought in a bunch of other lifters to boost his channel. Also I'm still able to watch with my sons and don't have to worry about crude humor or filthy language. Thanks Brian! Hope to meet you some day!

[@MastahSee]

This is so great info. Man, you have the ultimate best info on weightlifting! BE RELENTLESS work hard, remain humble, & STAY LOYAL

[@emastehr]

Thanks Brian for sharing so much knowledge. Learning how to properly breath and brace helped my lifting 100%. Lots of love from Argentina

[@dlroto]

Your the YODA in the KZbin fitness world, the knowledge you spread probably save lives. Keep it up.

[@ethyr]

Amazing advice bro. I first learned about breathing and bracing when I injured my back in a deadlift that left me bedridden for days, but no one explained it as clearly as you. This solves a lot of the problems I was having. Thank you so much.

[@abrareelahi3737]

Thanks Brian, this is a perfect addition to the breathing and bracing video.

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The has helped me so much! Thank you for all the time you take to make these videos!

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This guy talks about what REAL extremely strong athletes really do. It’s not that commercial shit that your average guy follows. He lets us in on how to be or work up to the way beast strength gets obtained. I know someone’s teaching me right when I get excited to do it. I always had in the back of my mind that there was more to lifting heavy weight than there was taught by the average trainer. Thanks Brian.

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This channel is so underrated

[@andrewzarnoch5640]

Awesome Coach Brian. 1st strongman show in September lots of carries. Thank you love and joy

[@jamodio82]

Another great video. Thanks, Brian!

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This was literally a life saver. Thank you very much sir.

[@grimtrigg3r]

Inspiring as always my friend. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@ganeshmahendranathan2036]

Thank you Brian! This is amazing. Will start practicing these principles in my workouts. Greetings from Malaysia!

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No views, two likes. Truly a new PR.

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Hahah yea, youtube analytics are always way off on thew actual videos for the first day or so. It is shocking actually. I will literally have twice as many real time views as are showing on the video. But I suppose there is a whole lot going on non stop, so I can't blame them!

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[@fithealth247]

Good video once again Brian..very informative.

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Is there just a group of people that subscribe to youtubers just to give them dislikes. I dont understand if I dont like a video I just dont finish watching it, but if I like then it gets a thumbs up. Great video man, keep on keeping on.

[@LawrenceSteps]

Useful stuff Brian. Thanks.

[@JimNoel1]

I never thought of how breathing affected the direction of pressing! Thanks for the thorough breakdown

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Super useful video! Thanks a lot!!

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Good stuff as always!

[@jjrobson4974]

This is really cool! Really excited to start using this in practice

[@robbiemurray2797]

I've heard you say these cues so many times they help so much when I'm lifting

[@phucngoduy8543]

You solve my breathing poblem today! Thank you very much for sharing our experience!

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Thank you do much for this wonderful video! Respect!

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Thank you as always big man !

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Keep up the great work Brian! -Tejash

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Thanks for the information Brian

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great video brew!

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Great tips! Thanks

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Your intro game is improving every time

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Thank U so much, trying it from now.

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Best damn video on the net!!!!

[@justinwatkins438]

Thanks, needed this information, started deadlifting recently and was wondering why I would almost pass out on a lift! (Total newbie!)

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Great video sir!!!😍 One suggestion: try to put video links you mention in the video so we can find them fast.

[@dexter7954]

Breathing and bracing applies to so many things outside the gym. I've been working cutting granite countertops and I've realized how much I use it when picking up a heavy slab. I don't even think about it I just do it.

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S C I E N C E ! Science it up! The old Brian is coming back!

[@Samwise-lf9sq]

I have been getting lightheaded and have passed out twice in the last few months at the gym. I thought it was just my diet but I will have to start focusing on my breathing as well.

[@LeftHandedTurnip]

Tried this on my overhead press at the gym today and was shocked by how much easier it was. It was like night and day compared to how I used to do the lift!

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[@fredc1932]

Your voice is sounding much better

[@johncornaro2142]

Thank you this really helps

[@Spazmonkeyorange]

I've tried breathing at the top of a press (like you've mentioned in a few videos) and it actually feels way worse. Like I can't get as much air than at the bottom,because it seems to take more effort to hold than it does at the bottom for me. I've wondered if this may be just a personal difference, or a matter of form that needs to be addressed.

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Why uncle Nic walks like he's Fuckin tired? Always! Great video Brian. Ur awesome!

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Great video man! So when are you guys going to make a Kona shirt? It should say Puppy Brain on it as well.

[@abdadkhbqefkehfkf]

Great video! What about rows and pullups?

[@coryvore]

I love this video, I can’t wait to try this out. One thing I am wondering, since I also do a lot of grappling, do you ever find your weightlifting breathing patterns to accidentally make its way into grappling or striking. Meaning, are you holding your breath while executing throws or strikes, simply by mistake?

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Power!

[@dannywolfstrongman]

ty very much

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Still here since sub 15k

[@Durdoguns]

"Breathing = PRs!" Larry wheels approve this video.

[@AliKhan-fh9vi]

The information in this channel is incredible. I have drastically altered my training due to your influence. Thank you Kindly. Interesting that the Kung Fu Chi proponents encourage belly breathing in everyday life (not referring to holding the breath but everyday normal activities). Babies and toddlers if observed breath through their bellies I. E. Bellies expand and contract as they breath.

[@gmack3739]

You missed one thing, how do you breathe and brace during cardio?? Haha jk jk. Great video Brian, looks like you’re definitely progressing health-wise. Keep it up

[@caspar_gomez]

I breathe on the way down on overhead press, feels better for some reason because of the weightless moment. Might try it your way

[@BurstingVeins1]

I thought the love child of Eddie Hall and Brian Shaw was Robert Oberst? 🤣🤣🤣

[@its_james_fitness]

Great video Brian thank you so much. Could you make a video on your thoughts on PEDs in the strongman community and whether you are natty or not?

[@quadrram3945]

lmao yea he's not doing that. He's already answered both of those questions.

[@crisr6007]

Fantastic video! One question about higher reps sets (for instance 10-12): I can usually do the first three reps with one breath (at most), but what do you recommend for the next reps? I was thinking of doing one rep / breath, because if try to do two or more (after the first three reps), then I feel like dying.

[@bean7503]

Brian, how do you incorporate fighting into your training?

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Love you dad

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Shared to my fb page! Then go fishin'!

[@7CaloRex7]

so i noticed you're taking short, powerful breaths instead of slow, long ones to fill up with air.. i think that'll work better for me as well ^^ only problem im still running into is keeping the air in my belly.. sometimes it feels like my head is going to explode and other times im close to shitting myself - well i guess it all comes down to practice x) anyways great vids brian :)

[@corylahey9941]

That isn't a problem my dude, it means you're doing it right hahahaha! good job

[@samsonm4429]

Hello Brian, Great video. Not sure if you will see this comment, but for some reason I feel better when I get air in my setup position rather then when I get air up top or with my hips up. Is there any reason behind this? Also how many months would it take to get really used to getting air up top/with my hips up? Thanks.

[@jjmp4838]

Is it good to reset ur breath after u unrack the bar on bench press

[@johnarbuckle7648]

Should I breathe and brace while running a mile?

[@norbertshufflebottom2776]

What about bent over rows?

[@michaelleyroy9701]

I've got a yoga ball at home, now I'm tempted to put it under my shirt as I work out

[@victorvioo2693]

Hi Brian there is a question i have on my mind for some time now...Is it healthy to keep your breath for long time?When i keep my breath for 3 reps for example, i feel my heart beating. Is this a good or a bad thing?Should i do some cardio warm up before my streght workout or is a cardio level issue?

[@tijus2675]

u got the answer? i hab the same prob

[@danielcurran7926]

Have you ever experienced tightness in the diaphram muscles? I feel tightness when try to take a big breath occasionally

[@jasonaggarwal3450]

Are you sure you're feeling tightness in your DIAPHRAGM? Anatomically, that muscle basically sits right beneath your lungs and above your liver, more or less following your 10th rib, if that makes sense. Where are you experiencing tightness?

[@robertpka7228]

🎶 it only hurts when I breathe🎶

[@joandotvandamme3340]

If i brace before picking the bar when im trying to overhead press i pass out even if the bar hasnt got any weight on it

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Flex your butt, I just did an entire vid about this recently

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8:24 cat in a litter box haha is why they call CrossFit places boxes

[@TheHookert1]

I’ve already like this video but I wanna like it twice. For the SCIENCE!!!

[@jonasdk9947]

Why are you not a fighter why are you not at MMA your nail it

[@jamesdean1143]

Executive summary : maximum intra-abdominal pressure.

[@oranoski]

3:56 50% more power?

[@elliotyamamoto38]

I watched the video and then I liked the video. Then I walked off and breathed and braced.

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Brian become a bubble gut -bodybuilder- powerlifter in the thumbnail

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahah I do what I can

[@crazycougar9344]

The intro😂

[@MrIsraelcenaiko]

This is the first time I've realized that one rep doesn't have to equal one breath; I've been breathing once per rep. Gonna change this pronto.

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👍💪😀

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Yeah in the History channel's Strongest man in History Eddie Hall, Brian Shall, Nic Best, and Robert Oberst. picked up a 400lb sand bag with some difficulties.

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