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Narrow drop bars affecting oxygen intake?

Old 06-10-23, 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by greysquirrel
I find it better to forcefully exhale using my diaphragm and relaxing on the inhale. When using my diaphragm, my chest doesn't go in and out eliminating the need to use my abdominal muscles.
I was diaphragm breathing long before I learned specifically about the exhale so I never thought about how I was exhaling. I just exhaled like I did before, but with far more emphasis and conviction.
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