Failed Squat and Valsalva

[windcliff]

Just thought I'd add another testimonial for doing the Valsalva maneuver whilst squatting. I was on the 3rd rep of my 3rd set (@ 277.5), and I exhaled whilst I was in the hole. When I exhaled, I lost all abdominal tightness and I flopped forward. Suffice it to say, the only thing that saved my sorry ass were the safeties in the power rack. Nothing's quite as humbling or edifying; it was sickening.

I'll squat again on Thursday. I'll probably reset. One thing I know for damn sure: I'll hold my breath in the hole.

[Mark Rippetoe]

Yeah, the hard way is the best way to learn, if you survive.