Breathing during 1/2 bent arm straddle hold

Are you expected to hold your breath for the full 10 seconds?  If I try and take a breath during the hold I feel I lose my position and strength. Or must I become more proficient in breathing during this movement.

Do not hold your breath; learn to take very shallow breaths during long static holds. Gymnasts learn this as a matter of necessity as it is impossible to hold our breath for a 60 sec ring routine and live.

Yours in Fitness,

Coach Sommer

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