Inhale or exhale on racing start?

Former Member
Former Member
For dryland sports or work efforts, exhale on muscular exertion is the correct method. But for racing starts in swimming, I prefer to inhale during flight to get a big gulp of air before I hit the water. Which is better, inhale or exahale when diving off the starting block?
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  • For dryland sports or work efforts, exhale on muscular exertion is the correct method. But for racing starts in swimming, I prefer to inhale during flight to get a big gulp of air before I hit the water. Which is better, inhale or exahale when diving off the starting block? Gosh, I don't even think about it and have no idea what I do. Likely exhale on the jump and a quickly take a short inhale just before entering the water.
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  • For dryland sports or work efforts, exhale on muscular exertion is the correct method. But for racing starts in swimming, I prefer to inhale during flight to get a big gulp of air before I hit the water. Which is better, inhale or exahale when diving off the starting block? Gosh, I don't even think about it and have no idea what I do. Likely exhale on the jump and a quickly take a short inhale just before entering the water.
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