proper breathing for push ups?

[ivan-bam]

whats the proper way of breathing when doing push ups?

[394Ever]

Depending on how fast you're going, I usually exhale every other time my arms extend.

[Toad21]

Originally Posted by 394Ever

Depending on how fast you're going, I usually exhale every other time my arms extend.

I inhale on Even pushups, and count 2, 4, 6, 8 10, 2, 4, 6, 8, 20, etc.

I go as fast as possible all the way up and down.

Also it helps to hyperventilate for 10 seconds before starting.