I want to know the physiological reason why we hold our breath inintially when we lift heavy things ?

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I want to know the physiological reason why we hold our breath inintially when we lift heavy things ?

2006-12-28 07:30:10 · 2 answers · asked by mark d 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health

your answers contradict. any source ?

2006-12-29 05:59:08 · update #1

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The pressure exerted by lifting causes the oxygen in your lungs to be pressured into your system giving you a burst of oxygen in your blood that goes to your muscles and helps improve momentary strength. Whew!

2006-12-28 17:38:59 · answer #1 · answered by Bugged Out 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It's not psychological, it's a reflex.

2006-12-28 15:38:48 · answer #2 · answered by Ricky J. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋