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Tried and like the sitting/low impact ab exercises, but how do i contract abs without feeling like im holding breath/straining? starts to hurt head!
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When contracting you: -should be exhaling, not holding your breath. like a shot putter or tennis player, when they are under max effort they let out with e yell or grunt (exhaling). so deep breath in when you prepare for ab's to contract and exhale as they contract. try it.
Answered 7/14/2015
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