Stop Pushing Down Into Your Belt
About this episode
The episode discusses pelvic floor symptoms in resistance-trained athletes and the mechanics of core bracing.
Leaking on a heavy squat can feel isolating, but the numbers tell a different story: pelvic floor symptoms show up in a huge share of resistance-trained athletes. We walk through what bracing actually is, how the “core canister” works, and why your pelvic floor is supposed to join the brace automatically rather than being forced on with constant kegel cues. We also explain what tends to change once you cross higher intensities, why breath holding and Valsalva show up above roughly 80% for mos...
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