“If you deliberately plan on being less than you are capable of being, then I warn you that you’ll be unhappy for the rest of your life.” -Abraham H. Maslow

Much like Facebook, air is essential to mankind’s survival.  When lifting heavy loads, air management to aid torso rigidity is even more essential (umm.. arguable).  In order to maintain the structural integrity of your spine while lifting heavy, a positive pressure in the thoracic cavity must be established and maintained during the meat of the lift. 

To establish this air pressure, set-up your lift by addressing the bar and assuming an appropriate starting position.  When ready, fill your lungs to capacity by breathing as deep as possible and then locking the air away for the duration of the lift.  With positive pressure in the lungs, the diaphragm will push your guts down, thereby tightening the abdominals and securing the structural integrity of the spine.  Its important to note, tightening the abdominals does not refer to showing off your six (eight?) pack.  Rather, think about pressing your abdominals down and out.  Voila’ … go and lift safely my friends.  Practice makes perfect!

WOD
50 Weighted Russian Twists
Then
Snatch Instruction
Then
20 Minutes Of…
12 Hang Power Snatch 75/55
10 Push Ups
Mark Rounds