Breathing when deadlifting

stej5639

Just wondering what peoples take is on how to breath when deadlifting. I've read and been told different things. I normally breath in before lifting, breath out and back in at the top of the lif and then breath in again after lowering the weight. I find if i dont do it this way i either go light headed, due to not breathing or i cant keep my form.
Thanks

bufger

Breathe in, lift, lower and exhale at the bottom.
A body full of air with a belly extended helps support your lower back. I breathe in push down in my abdomen to brace.

PennyP312

I have to let out a little “shhhh” of air near top of the lift to avoid becoming light headed. Was a tip from my coach and has worked well for me. I don’t lose my tension or tight core doing so. It’s not a full breath out

stej5639

Thanks for the replies. So basically take full breaths out at the bottom and breath out a small amount at the top maybe? Ive been concentrating on my breathing a lot while doing them to try and avoid injury. Like bufger says, a full body of air does seem to support your back a lot more doesnt it. Thanks again

pinggolfer96

I valsalva from the lift to the drop to maintain intra abdominal pressure and support