squats take more energy

[elfin1mf]

When I squat, I get WAY out of breath. No other exercise I do even gets me breathing heavy. I do not do cleans or deadlifts, but when I used to do these it would also get me out of breath. I do literally everything else and nothing seems to tax me anything near squats. Anyone else notice this?

[ranging1]

yes thats pbvious becuase these exercises require the most oxygen to oxidate the blood and supply blood to muscles

doing these exercises also burns the most energy and requires the most amount of muscle force

so its normal to be out of breathe or breath heavy after doing them

however their is a point of how heavy you should be breathing

apart from squats requiring alot of energy and oxygen, you also need to have some descent cardio vascular fitness and health

ALOT of people run out of breeathe because they are generally unfit, and this is usually another problem

[stevey_6t9]

yer u needa breath every time you come up

[Machdiesel]

This is normal. Overtime you will not only get stronger but noitce you dont get as out of breath

[rockinred]

Work on your cardio a bit more... it will help the breathing for sure. Prob won't take it away but it will go way down.

[Twist]

don't hold your breath AT ALL.

[edenfield]

Don't hold your breath, breathe slowly, and take a break at the top if you need to for 2-3 breathes...you gotta remember to do it other you get light headed, which can be dangerous.

[bass]

When I squat, I get WAY out of breath. No other exercise I do even gets me breathing heavy. I do not do cleans or deadlifts, but when I used to do these it would also get me out of breath. I do literally everything else and nothing seems to tax me anything near squats. Anyone else notice this?

yes the same for me and everyone else, just watch the pros when they do squats. I don't do heavy at all, but its getting easier the more I do it, still is the most energy demanding exercise...

[Valac]

thats why you see stars so to speak when you finish a set

[gcguiness]

All the above input is most likely the correct advise, you may also want to check with a doctor for any cardiovascular condition that may be a symptom of something more serious (such as a heart myr

[gcguiness]

a hear problem.. Just a thought....

[gcguiness]

heart problem.. man my typing is really bad today...

[Okinawa_Power]

Today I worked legs....When I was doing squats I shit myself and just kept going...**** it...I Gotta squat!!!!!!

[boz]

Today I worked legs....When I was doing squats I shit myself and just kept going...**** it...I Gotta squat!!!!!!

ahahah, u know what honestly I have split my shorts while doing it, far out it was embarrassing i was trying to get out of the gym, and I did but i was running would of look hell sus

Also are u keeping the fluids up during ur rest after a set?