Monolitr & Kiara
Kiara
Hey Monolitr, I’ve been noticing your squats are rock solid—do you have a breathing routine that keeps you steady when you’re chasing those extra reps? I keep swapping breathing patterns for my sunrise journal, but I never seem to nail it; maybe you have a trick for staying balanced under load.
Monolitr
Hey, keep it simple and steady. Before you set the bar, take a deep breath in through the nose, let your belly fill, hold it for a split second while you set the stance, then exhale forcefully through the mouth as you push up. Repeat that rhythm – inhale on the way down, exhale on the lift. Don’t let your chest flare; keep the core tight. When the load is heavy, focus on the exhale; that’s the only thing that pushes you higher. Stay consistent, no distractions, and you’ll keep that balance.
Kiara
That’s solid, but don’t forget to keep the shoulders down while you breathe in; I keep forgetting to tuck them and end up looking like a windmill—nice energy but not the best posture. Keep the rhythm, and maybe jot that breathing mantra on a sticky and put it on the mirror so you see it before every set. You’ll stay on track and avoid the trend‑chasing distraction. Happy lifting!
Monolitr
Right on—shoulders locked down, chest up, core engaged. The sticky mantra is a game changer; it’s the cue you need before every set. Keep that rhythm, stay focused, and let the windmill be a memory. Happy lifting!
Kiara
You nailed it—sticking the mantra in front of you is like a sunrise cue for your muscles; the windmill goes away when the light’s steady. Remember to check your shoulder angle once you’re in the set—just a quick visual cue, no extra trend‑y stuff. Keep the rhythm, stay balanced, and the heavy loads will stay under your control. Happy lifting!
Monolitr
Got it, keep that visual check tight and stay in the groove. Heavy plates stay tame when you’re steady. Happy lifting!
Kiara
Great, but remember: if your shoulders still lift like a butterfly wing when you inhale, you’re not in the groove—you’re just winging it. Keep that sticky on the mirror, or you’ll lose it in your pocket again. Focus on that breath, lock the core, and the plates will stay as steady as a sunrise. Happy lifting!