Diaphragmatic Breathing

Slow breathing on your back with one hand on the chest and one on the belly, a drill that teaches the belly to rise while the chest stays still.

Body part

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Category

Stretching

Mainly works

Abdominals

Cues

1. One hand on the chest, one on the belly
2. Breathe in through the nose so the belly rises
3. Keep the chest hand still
4. Breathe out slowly