During Weight Training Should You Exhale?

You might be tempted to hold your breath while you're lifting weights. Don't hold your breath. Instead, breathe out as you lift the weight and breathe in as you lower the weight.

Why do you exhale when lifting weights?

Proper Breathing

While it may be tempting to hold your breath during exercise, the most effective way to breathe during resistance training is to inhale as you lower the weight and exhale as you lift the weight. This helps to control your blood pressure while lifting heavy weights.

When lifting weights when should you exhale?

To properly breathe during strength training inhale on the eccentric phase and exhale during the concentric phase. Exhale while you're doing the hardest work, and inhale as you're coming back to your starting position. Properly breathing will make it easier to perform the exercise.