Breathing and Bracing...You're Doing it Wrong

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  • @BrianAlsruheOfficial
    @BrianAlsruheOfficial  8 ปีที่แล้ว +528

    This one thing has made a bigger difference in my lifting than anything else in 20 years

    • @zachuttke
      @zachuttke 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you for this awesome video!

    • @BrianAlsruheOfficial
      @BrianAlsruheOfficial  8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +Zach Uttke Glad you found it helpful man!

    • @Fuente_opusX
      @Fuente_opusX 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Incredibly informative video. I'm going to implement this from now on!

    • @BrianAlsruheOfficial
      @BrianAlsruheOfficial  7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's great, I am glad you found it helpful!

    • @stevena8719
      @stevena8719 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well now I get it! Thanks friend, I knew to fill up but the can imagery makes a difference.

  • @jjohnp3685
    @jjohnp3685 7 ปีที่แล้ว +361

    This information could save your life when lifting heavy. We owe him for this alone.
    Brian is the man!

  • @nonachyourbusiness1164
    @nonachyourbusiness1164 6 ปีที่แล้ว +345

    Brian: "This can is like your core"
    *Can gets crushed below enormous weight*
    Brian: "Bad example"

    • @richardkassel2621
      @richardkassel2621 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Consider that can weighs a 1/4 of a pound and it held 45lbs and got crushed with bad balance at 90lbs. 45lbs is 180 times the cans weight and 90lbs is 360 times the cans weight.

    • @Drew2two
      @Drew2two 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@richardkassel2621 That can weighs ~16g. There are 454 grams in a pound, 45lbs is 1,276 times the cans weight and 90lbs is 2,552 times the cans weight!
      Way more impressive.

    • @mr.monitor.
      @mr.monitor. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@richardkassel2621 cans are not 1/4 lb -there are 28-32 cans per pound not 4☺️ those would be some big cans lol

  • @kickenwing30
    @kickenwing30 8 ปีที่แล้ว +593

    This works 100%. I drank a 2 liter of diet coke then did 10 sets of 5 minute jumping jacks in place. I squatted a PR but had to hire an interior designer and environmental worker to clean up my garage.
    "think of your body like a soda can." Thanks Alpha!

  • @Umesh_singh23
    @Umesh_singh23 7 ปีที่แล้ว +203

    I have been searching about how to breathe during lifts....and this video is by far the best .... not a single second has propoganda fillers.....great job man

  • @jerrickcastillo5668
    @jerrickcastillo5668 7 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    never thought breathing was that important but after watching this vid and actually using the technique I can push hella more weight now lol...this guy needs more subscribers and views

    • @BrianAlsruheOfficial
      @BrianAlsruheOfficial  7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Thanks man, I appreciate that and breathing/bracing has done more for my numbers than just about anything!

  • @TheAmygdaloidfan
    @TheAmygdaloidfan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    I'm 106 lbs. This video took me from a 70 lb squat on the Smith machine to 115 lbs in a free squat. Love it.

    • @user-ox4ki7vf7w
      @user-ox4ki7vf7w ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Blud is huge

    • @mikael4126
      @mikael4126 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​​@@user-ox4ki7vf7w "Blud" is a girl. Stupid mofo

    • @mikakoivisto6504
      @mikakoivisto6504 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@user-ox4ki7vf7wblud is skibidi

    • @hellospaghetti5754
      @hellospaghetti5754 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​4 yrs later imagine the gains

  • @sulezraz
    @sulezraz ปีที่แล้ว +8

    3:32 Bracing involves pushing out the abs after taking air in.
    4:20 Example of Breathe and Brace
    4:57 Breathing Drill w/ KB

  • @brendanlampman2701
    @brendanlampman2701 7 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    You're right. I was doing it wrong. I have always braced but I'm always pulling my ribs upwards and filling my chest, I never really thought about how that could lessen my abdominal pressure. Great vid!

    • @BrianAlsruheOfficial
      @BrianAlsruheOfficial  7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Thanks so much man and definitely try it out, it has helped me a lot!

  • @antonmadto
    @antonmadto 7 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    I just try this technique. and break my PR in squat for 10-15%. thanks

  • @deeD601
    @deeD601 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Watch at 4:58 if you wanna just get straight to the point,great video though!

  • @mathrisnachhilfe
    @mathrisnachhilfe 7 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    tremendously helpful, no nonsense and simply put - you are a great teacher! (like Alan Thrall, through whose channel I got here)

  • @Sonder2030
    @Sonder2030 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much!! The shaking up of the can was the metaphor I needed!!

  • @toximan2008
    @toximan2008 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Quickly becoming my favorite fitness channel for a very good reason. Solid, tried and true advice... in short periods of time. No better way to do it. Thank you, Brian.

  • @justinwinters3545
    @justinwinters3545 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Getting over back injuries, this video change my life in the gym and at work. My spine and I thank you!

  • @allen2853
    @allen2853 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video! I've been lifting for a while and this stuff helps a lot.

  • @yashsxna4322
    @yashsxna4322 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Someone mentioned your channel on Reddit and I can't be more thankful. The information is still the best even after 3 years of upload. Hope you're doing great in 2020 :)

  • @scottlepley6219
    @scottlepley6219 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your advice and wisdom is pure gold when it comes to weightlifting. My main lifts have all went up by 50+ pounds this year thanks to your advice!. Thanks a lot!

  • @stuvlog
    @stuvlog 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been training for years and learnt a lot from various TH-camrs over the years but... I discovered this channel recently and I've learned more in a week than I have in all the years of trying to filter the chaff from the gems.
    thanks for sharing this golden advice, I'm a bit if a growler on heavy weights so I am dying to try this :D
    You have an excellent way of simplifying your point and I love your channel!
    thanks for taking the time to make these videos Brian!

  • @DrStevenHorwitz
    @DrStevenHorwitz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic video. Thank you! I wear a belt on max attempts and it has always been helpful for me to push OUT against the belt during the brace. Also, to prevent the head rush, learning to breath into your "Dan Tian" vs squeezing the breath up into the head has been a huge help.

  • @tamiharwood4091
    @tamiharwood4091 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you thank you thank you so much! I was at a total loss when it came to breathing and stabilizing my core. Your video was such a good educational one for me. I'm 46 years old and just started heavy lifting a few months ago. I've subscribed to your channel and I'm looking forward to much more educational videos! Again thank you so much😀😀😀👍👍👍

  • @danread6339
    @danread6339 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is fantastic. Thanks for the illustration!!

  • @pedrodeleonjr386
    @pedrodeleonjr386 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the amazing information Brian! It's free and your videos help a lot of people! 👊

  • @jefferylord3068
    @jefferylord3068 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    many many moons ago i remember being taught (wrongly) by my high school gym teacher. she said breathe in and out continuously no matter how heavy your lifting! i could never do what she said, now i know why!!!

  • @doolittle_
    @doolittle_ 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "Think of it like Ninja Turtles." You're videos always strike such a great mix of being entertaining and informative. Love the channel!

  • @hamsteroncoffee
    @hamsteroncoffee 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    THANK YOU !!! THANK YOU !! THANK YOUUUU!!! This video is amazing! And the "think about your core like a can" idea is very visual and so good to queue yourself into not forgetting what needs to be done while breathin` & bracing!

  • @unclemoneymoneyuncle8702
    @unclemoneymoneyuncle8702 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks again for having made this video! I keep referring people to this video all the time when trying to teach them breathing/bracing!

    • @BrianAlsruheOfficial
      @BrianAlsruheOfficial  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I really appreciate that brother, it has been ripped off by lotta bigger channels but people still tell me that it’s been helpful this many years later.

  • @gwenn2950
    @gwenn2950 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    GREAT analogy - made the content so easy to comprehend!!!

  • @Alanfaraj
    @Alanfaraj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had to watch it twice before i fully understood what he meant. It realy helped me out! thank your Brian!

  • @MrJozga
    @MrJozga 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you bro for making this clear been looking for this type of video

  • @robo__cop8154
    @robo__cop8154 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is the only video i found where it is described how should one feel before the deadlift feeling it hard in your face ,funny thing in all breathing videos on deadlift no one talks about how should one feel .i found this by accident onmy own ,i'm glad someone on youtube has clearly described it .my breathing this way has resulted in an instantonely lift off the floor plus i feel a very less load on my back after my max effort .great job man !!!

  • @josephacker5716
    @josephacker5716 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super informative, I will use this all the time now. Previously I have been told to release air halfway through heavy movements. Thank you so much for this!

    • @BrianAlsruheOfficial
      @BrianAlsruheOfficial  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Different things work for different people but to me that is just collapsing my soda can and I fold!

  • @thomasseago1551
    @thomasseago1551 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an analogy man :P Love how informative and concise the videos are! Definitely sticking around!

  • @flexfitsportsmaintenanceth4092
    @flexfitsportsmaintenanceth4092 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeeeeeeees!!!!! Thank you!! This is what I tell my athletes CONSTANTLY!!! Great video!

  • @sankalp7135
    @sankalp7135 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great illustration. Makes it really clear.

  • @noahtbethel2472
    @noahtbethel2472 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This makes so much sense now I knew I was bracing and breathing wrong I just couldn’t figure it out. Thankyou good lad. Your a god

  • @jakobwest4811
    @jakobwest4811 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a great video. Glad Alan brought me to your channel!

  • @VALIANTTHOR383
    @VALIANTTHOR383 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Brilliant explanation Brian, an area I need to focus on, this helps a lot. Thank you. 👍🏽

  • @pocketsuperman7108
    @pocketsuperman7108 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    God bless You Sir, i just added two additional reps to my one rep max!

  • @isaiahtech
    @isaiahtech 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Your videos are great. I've been powerlifting for a couple years, and have picked up a few awesome tips from your channel. I've always watched the big strongman events, but you've piqued my interest in participating.
    I hope you get some more exposure on youtube - definitely deserving of more views.

    • @BrianAlsruheOfficial
      @BrianAlsruheOfficial  7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks so much for saying so man and definitely try the strongman stuff, you will love it!

  • @courrierdebois
    @courrierdebois 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Subscribed. Rang the bell. Best instruction on the subject I've seen on the internet.
    EDIT: ... and added a 'thumbs up'.

  • @saqibrahman4801
    @saqibrahman4801 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy is full of knowledge and knows how to communicate it in the simplest manner.

  • @sikkwarrior1494
    @sikkwarrior1494 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best video for breathing and bracing. Hands down

  • @jaspervandervliet6346
    @jaspervandervliet6346 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Brian! I was looking for info on breathing, good stuff!

  • @amokranechentir4172
    @amokranechentir4172 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally a thorough and deep video about breathing. 99% of the content out there just says: take a deep breath, but they NEVER say how. Like it's obvious how to take air... It's not. I have always done it the wrong way and wondered why I started aching after squatting moderate weight (despite having good hip mobility, and good mechanical technique).
    Thank you for this!

  • @Staymotivatedtodayandenjoylife
    @Staymotivatedtodayandenjoylife 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is by far the most useful on You tube..

  • @jamesgrundy23
    @jamesgrundy23 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome information. Using the can reference was genius.

  • @dsouzaronald7335
    @dsouzaronald7335 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good explanation with example. It'll be remembered for longer periods of time.

  • @Moodamage
    @Moodamage 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So glad I found your channel! Great advice and you are funny as hell.

  • @toanvo427
    @toanvo427 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You earned a subbed and like. Lots of good content. Thanks so much my good man

  • @barakau
    @barakau 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best video on this topic and really enjoyed the article. Well explained in detail.

  • @EugenetheGallant
    @EugenetheGallant 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You pretty much explained the valsalva but in a way I actually understood. Thanks mate this was awesome

  • @3Q2HFNILQHF
    @3Q2HFNILQHF 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Grateful for people like you teaching this awesome stuff. I've always had a weak squat and I would've never thought breathing is what's holding me back. Trying this tomorrow!!!

    • @goofyahhh254
      @goofyahhh254 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      avin r same

    • @3Q2HFNILQHF
      @3Q2HFNILQHF 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Armand Svikis I used his tips and they helped tremendously!!! My squat, while still weak is much stronger than it was before!!! I've gone up 30lb on my squat and 50lb on deadlift.
      The best part is that my whole body is not worn out after a full leg workout, whereas before if I did some squats I got totally burned out. That means MORE REPS AND SETS!!! I'm now training legs at least 3 times per week.

  • @rasjahsunyogi
    @rasjahsunyogi 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Say what you want about your can demo, that was the BEST explanation about proper breathing I've found. Recovering from double hernia surgery had me afraid to lift again. NOW, I get to practice this technique, get it down, then start lifting again. Thank you so much!

  • @davidcarvolth8326
    @davidcarvolth8326 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seriously this is an excellent video, nice work

  • @slow_rider22
    @slow_rider22 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is awesome, I was told something similar to this but never explained the reasoning behind it. Thanks for the info!

  • @normanquednau
    @normanquednau 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is THE reference video as to breathe and brace! I share it to anybody who wants to learn, my numbers went up like rockets. One question... How to avoid passing out? It happened once while holding my breath and bracing. Thanks Brian!!

  • @bruninie
    @bruninie 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    In regards to the squat technique and the bench press technique I have to try this too! My bench and squat got so much better! You are a man of empirical truth

  • @MTBeats98
    @MTBeats98 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you from france, I was searching thins kind of information for couple of months

  • @04silverGTO
    @04silverGTO 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I watched this and your other video discussing it 2-3 times. Practiced it a few days before leg day.
    Squat numbers legitimately went up 50 pounds just like you said. Perfect explanation!

  • @HannkoGH
    @HannkoGH 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a lot brother! These cues helped me a lot !

  • @manzoj5898
    @manzoj5898 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the video man I was having a hard time breathe correctly during my lifts

  • @jarrasmith1
    @jarrasmith1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I really appreciate and respect you for not using foul language in your videos. You are an inspiration for me. Really enjoy your videos. Great content, learning a lot from you. Thanks so much!

  • @richd8713
    @richd8713 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've been practicing the breathing and bracing as described in your video and it has already made a big difference for me. Thanks for the great information!

  • @CertifiedHustler68
    @CertifiedHustler68 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    im really glad i found this episode

  • @mmmsome
    @mmmsome 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude you are slowly becoming my hero and saviour

  • @korydowell965
    @korydowell965 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy speaks nothing but the truth and explains it awesome... good job

  • @nathanielrider2951
    @nathanielrider2951 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey man. I'm a doctor, and I just wanted to thank you for making this video. It's helped me recover and prevent back injuries, and I share it with all my patients. This video has helped a lot of people. So thank you.

  • @Reinindiereuse
    @Reinindiereuse 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    channel deserves more views!

  • @Joe-rr8ct
    @Joe-rr8ct 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Bro. You really saved a lot of backs in this tutorial

  • @organix85
    @organix85 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pretty awesome analogy... I actually had been doing this wrong for years until someone told me to think of how I'd brace myself to take a punch to the gut. Somehow that clicked, but this visual really really enforces the idea.

    • @BrianAlsruheOfficial
      @BrianAlsruheOfficial  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is awesome man, i am really glad you found it helpful!

  • @robertsoria6318
    @robertsoria6318 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great information and stated simply. Thank you.

  • @cuchulain1647
    @cuchulain1647 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks man.
    Good analogy and suggestions.

  • @jesusr4275
    @jesusr4275 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love your channel, and i dont say this very often (and I've probably seen every fitness channel). The information you give is amazing, I actually feel that it helps, don't get me wrong, a lot of others give great info, but you explain it in such an easy way to understand. For instance, this, they would all say brace, but never really explain what that meant, so yeah, I admit I used to crunch a bit. Thank you so much for this and all your other videos. Greetings from Mexico!

    • @BrianAlsruheOfficial
      @BrianAlsruheOfficial  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That is awesome man, thanks you! I really appreciate that!

  • @ultimategodking
    @ultimategodking 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks good sir. finally I get a clear answer as to what bracing is.

  • @ArturD2
    @ArturD2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Heh, no wonder i was getting so lightheaded very often... thanks for the specific details on how it’s done. Now to retrain with proper technique!

  • @shawz10
    @shawz10 7 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Its kind of annoying how even when you push your stomach out you still look thin.
    My big fat belly sticks out like a pregnant chick when I suck in air.

    • @BrianAlsruheOfficial
      @BrianAlsruheOfficial  7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Hahaha well, i try to stay pretty lean so that my weight cuts are easier on me

  • @aniii8711
    @aniii8711 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was really helpful, thanks!

  • @KNG-pc5qd
    @KNG-pc5qd 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really is an essential technique. I used to get lower back pain on DL when I didn't know intra abdominal pressure. Makes everything feel much tighter too.

  • @bouldershoulders7753
    @bouldershoulders7753 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love all of. Your videos man keep them up. This was really helpful thank you

    • @BrianAlsruheOfficial
      @BrianAlsruheOfficial  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +BoulderShoulders Thanks man, I really appreciate that! Glad you found it helpful

  • @CaptainManic2010
    @CaptainManic2010 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like a Boss. Thank you for teaching me.

  • @b9904
    @b9904 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Ordered my first proper sandbag and will train with them because of your videos

  • @erich2429
    @erich2429 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video.....this guy really knows his shit....

  • @durgaprasadpachipala6633
    @durgaprasadpachipala6633 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great content mate

  • @JW-nc3zr
    @JW-nc3zr 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful! Before you start a heavy lifting day make sure you do a pre-workout poop. You don't want to paint the grass when you do ATG!

  • @henchgamer6996
    @henchgamer6996 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Most important thing when lifting. Thank you sir

  • @AndreLPUnderground
    @AndreLPUnderground 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    dude, u just save my life, thanks

  • @cjmacias2957
    @cjmacias2957 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this video man ! !

  • @joaobomfim4278
    @joaobomfim4278 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fun fact: diaphragm breathing is the basis of choir and classical singing. Back then I never thought those years of a capella singing would come in handy for lifting heavy stuff.

  • @awesomo9262
    @awesomo9262 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The soda can analogy was very fitting. I liked that

  • @coreyjackson871
    @coreyjackson871 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful! Thank you!

  • @osaidayyadi8091
    @osaidayyadi8091 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow the best video on bracing

  • @ManlyMan.
    @ManlyMan. 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are amazing, really did alot for me, i deadlift without a helt, this just made me clear 500lbs.. Thanks man!!

  • @iggsiggs1669
    @iggsiggs1669 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Helped so much man!!

  • @mohamedmahfouz3764
    @mohamedmahfouz3764 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    great information as usual.

  • @TheDadoweth
    @TheDadoweth 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the advice that it feels like my head is going to explode. I got the idea right of how to brace and breathe, but the pressure in my head made me think I was doing it wrong. Let's see if this will help my lifts go up as much as yours did.

  • @Denver_Risley
    @Denver_Risley 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The valsalva maneuver (VM). Super best thing, ever. I've only been lifting a couple of months and I recently learned that not only do I not need a belt, yet, because I'm a novice and the VM will suffice, BUT undeveloped intercostal rib muscles can tear along the edge of the belt while performing the VM under a loaded bar. I proved it! Fellow novices, learn from my pain! You won't need a belt for a LONG time if you perform the valsalva maneuver as described in this video. Develop those riblets!

    • @nahthatyou4103
      @nahthatyou4103 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Warrior Homestead fellow ribblet injury newbie here, seconding this mans advice, 6 weeks off of progressing on most lifts cause of intercostal strain lead me here...to which I can only say thank you and wish I found it sooner.

  • @stadiot1
    @stadiot1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful!! Thankyou Brian!!

  • @mochaluna8087
    @mochaluna8087 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow this was perfectly explained!!

  • @SuperDayv
    @SuperDayv 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much for the info!!