Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports. She is also the author of “Practical Solutions for Back Pain Relief.”
During workouts, do you think about your breathing — or does it just happen in the background? Most people understand the importance of proper exercise form, yet they often overlook the significance of breathing technique.
How and when you breathe during strength training directly affects muscle engagement, core stability and power output as well as the position of your rib cage, spine and pelvis.
This final article in our five-part series brings together everything we’ve explored in targeted strength training for pain relief and better movement.
So far, we’ve covered how strength training helps your nervous system feel safe, how your obliques stabilize your spine, how your inner thighs support your pelvis and how your shoulder blades create the foundation for healthy upper body movement.
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