How much may I breathe for a 5RM to count?

[throwman]

Starting Strength. There's a section called "Breathing" in Chapter 2.

Thank you. I will read this section now.

[throwman]

Here's the test for squats. Did you rack the bar? No? Then it's still the same set, and you're "allowed to" breathe as much as you want. Most of the time you'll find that more than a few breaths between reps is counterproductive, since you just get more tired holding the bar on your back.

Is there such a test for deadlifts? I have read the section in chapter 2 of starting strength. I did not give me an answer aside from explaining why the vasalva is the best breathing method.

[Mugaaz]

Is there such a test for deadlifts? I have read the section in chapter 2 of starting strength. I did not give me an answer aside from explaining why the vasalva is the best breathing method.

If your hands don't leave the bar, and your knee doesn't touch the ground, then you're probably fine.

[Sean Herbison]

Is there such a test for deadlifts?

No, which is why there are several threads about it on this site. Like this one, or this one.

If your hands don't leave the bar, and your knee doesn't touch the ground, then you're probably fine.

Good general rules, but I've had a set of 5 with that definition take over 3 minutes.

[Carnivroar]

This much:



Any fewer breaths and you're not leaving weight on the table. Any more and you're cheating.

good morning to you too, sir!