The abdominal vacuum technique for bodybuilding

The abdominal vacuum technique is a breath-holding maneuver used in bodybuilding to contrast a noticeable reduction of the waistline to an increase in thoracic circumference. This article provides a description of the abdominal vacuum exercise as well as a technique-driven progression and teaching cues for performing this maneuver.
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Bibliographic Details
Subjects:
Notations:strength and speed sports
Published in:Strength and Conditioning Journal
Language:English
Published: 2020
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000434
Volume:42
Issue:5
Pages:116-120
Document types:article
Level:advanced