Lesson 9
Trunk Control & Breathing
See what bracing really does, why reducing a load beats any lifting cue, and what to do when someone feels faint after a set.
Brace your core, lift with your legs
You're helping a friend move flat, and there's a box of books that won't budge. Someone calls out, 'Brace your core and lift with your legs!'
This lesson is about what your trunk actually does during ordinary exercise and lifting, and what bracing really means. It doesn't teach maximum lifting, injury rehabilitation or holding your breath to lift.