Old Forum Question for Pavel: Reverse Breathing

[Aaqib]

Pavel,

I have been compressing my abdomen, performing the anal lock and directing the reverse breath to straighten out the "kinks in the balloon" in the OAP and Pistol. Yes, I did have an "awesome revelation of superpower." Thank you, good sir.
However, how do I direct the energy compressed in my lower abs, during pullups and bridges, to lift myself? The kinks are at the top unlike the NW drills, so how do I do it?
Thanks in advance, sir.

 

[Pavel]

Aaqib, thank you for your kind words!

Reverse breathing does not seem to work well in pullups.

 

[Aaqib]

You're welcome sir. And thanks again.
So, what breathing technique is best for enhancing pullup strength? Adding weight is unfortunately not an option for me, so I have to focus on getting tight and decreasing leverage.

 

[Pavel]

Aaqib, hold your breath and squeeze your abs on the way up.

It is easy to add weight to pullups with home made equipment.

 

[Aaqib]

Thank you, sir. I'd definitely look into homemade options, then.