Valsalva

**njc** · 03-14-2007, 12:51 PM

My proffessor, who is the associate proffessor of Kinesiology at my school, claims that there is no danger in blowing in on your diaphram during the concentric portion of any lift, provided of course you are breathing sufficient during the rest of the set. The Valsalva manuever unquestionably makes you temporarily stronger but Ive always been under the impression that it it dangerous. His claim is that while of course it may not be a good idea to valsalva each there is no problem whatsoever in blowing in on your diaphram to get out those last few pesky reps. Just figured Id throw this out there to see what you guys have to say about it.

**fufu** · 03-14-2007, 01:02 PM

I do it with very low reps. That is it.

**njc** · 03-14-2007, 01:05 PM

Well I used to avoid it like the plague but now I think Ill just use it sporatically. I suppose it makes sense that it could be safe in moderation but that proffesionals are unwilling to reccomend it becuase it might lead to some ignorant kids holding their breaths for entire 12 rep sets and whatnot

**Dale Mabry** · 03-14-2007, 01:24 PM

It enhances core stability, and I allow clients to use it as long as they don't hold their breath.

**Witchblade** · 03-14-2007, 04:27 PM

What is it? You just hold your breath?

**fufu** · 03-14-2007, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by Witchblade

What is it? You just hold your breath?

You know how you can not breath and force intramuscular pressure and BP to increase? Kind of what guys will do in their most muscular pose, that is it.

**Dale Mabry** · 03-14-2007, 04:52 PM

I s'pose what I am referring to isn't technically the valsalva maneuver, but I think folks know what I am referring to.

**CowPimp** · 03-14-2007, 10:04 PM

Assuming that you aren't pregnant and don't have hypertension, it should be safe. I think the protection that it offers your spine outweighs the very very small chance of something else happening if you are a healthy individual.

Also, the NSCA recommends the usage of the valsalva maneuver for healthy individuals.

**Seanp156** · 03-14-2007, 10:19 PM

Originally Posted by CowPimp

Assuming that you aren't pregnant and don't have hypertension, it should be safe. I think the protection that it offers your spine outweighs the very very small chance of something else happening if you are a healthy individual.

Also, the NSCA recommends the usage of the valsalva maneuver for healthy individuals.

I do it all the time when squatting... When deadlifting with a belt however, it can be extremely uncomfortable... feels like you're pushing your guts up into your throat.

**Witchblade** · 03-15-2007, 12:20 PM

oh lol, I naturally did that already on big compound lifts. Especially squats and deadlifts. Lack of oxygen sometimes becomes a problem though.

**njc** · 03-16-2007, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by Witchblade

oh lol, I naturally did that already on big compound lifts. Especially squats and deadlifts. Lack of oxygen sometimes becomes a problem though.

You do it naturally. Like the sudden step back you take before you take of from standing to a dead sprint.

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