Valsalva maneuver

[Anca]

I just read about this in my NSCA study book. It kind of made sense I guess. I think I've been doing it instinctively during heavy squats and deadlifts. Do you guys use it? Do you have any more articles/explanations on it?
Thank you! ;)

[Mols]

I just read about this in my NSCA study book. It kind of made sense I guess. I think I've been doing it instinctively during heavy squats and deadlifts. Do you guys use it? Do you have any more articles/explanations on it?
Thank you! ;)

Lol i thought it was funny seeing this, cuz we have to have our patients do it all the time for Ultrasound to see bloodflow. I do it subconciously when i do most of my compound movements as well. Its basically bracing your abdominals and I really think its helped in stabalizing and strengthending them!

[Blondell]

I find it helpful when reaching the last couple reps of heavy loads. Other than that, I try to keep my breathing paced...exhaling on the concentric.

[Anca]

Lol i thought it was funny seeing this, cuz we have to have our patients do it all the time for Ultrasound to see bloodflow. I do it subconciously when i do most of my compound movements as well. Its basically bracing your abdominals and I really think its helped in stabalizing and strengthending them!

:nod: It's also supposed to significantly reduce the stress placed on the vertebral column.
I'm just looking for an easier way to give verbal instructions to a client as to how to do it. Would this one be ok:
"Inhale through the easiest part of the exercise; contract your abs, 'close' your throat and hold your breath through the 'sticking point'- the hardest part of the exercise; exhale immediately after".
:help:

[Meechel]

:blink: I thought this was something from Matt's journal :help:

[Blondell]

:lol: :lol:

[Mols]

What we have to say to our patients: "Bear down like your having a "movement"" LOL :lol3:

[Blondell]

What we have to say to our patients: "Bear down like your having a "movement"" LOL :lol3:

Any of them actually have one after doing so? :unsure:

[Cara]

I do this on all my O-lifts and heavy squats/deads. It activates my internal weight belt and keeps everything tight. It's also how I clear my ears for scuba, FYI.

[Jen]

It activates my internal weight belt and keeps everything tight. It's also how I clear my ears for scuba, FYI.

interesting