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?
Parents
  • Doesn't this depend on how quick or delayed the starting signal is delivered? Do you hold your breath or breath normally while awaiting the gun? Do you wait for the gun to exhale and then inhale? I think it may be an uncontrollable effect which is why most do not even remember..
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  • Doesn't this depend on how quick or delayed the starting signal is delivered? Do you hold your breath or breath normally while awaiting the gun? Do you wait for the gun to exhale and then inhale? I think it may be an uncontrollable effect which is why most do not even remember..
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