Breathing Greg Everett April 1 2008 Breath control is critical for increasing and maintaining the structural integrity of the spine while under heavy loads. The supporting musculature is alone inadequate
I've heard this technique is referred to as "blocking." Nice find, and coming off a back injury, very , very important advice to follow!
I see no reference to Valsalva Manuever. Greg Everett shouldn't take credit for other people's work. Valsalva maneuver - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia You guys remember this thread? http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f13/big-bench-attempt-bleeding-eyes-763747/ Some posters were asking why it happens. Here is the answer from that same link:
