Week 117: Breathing into Pelvic Floor in a Full Body Squat Position
- Keep It Moving PT & Wellness
- Dec 1, 2025
- 2 min read
It's December! Which means ski & snowboard season has commenced! These drills are geared towards those of y'all who love to shred, so this month's theme is Shred Prep! Check out our official Shred Prep program for a more robust 6-week program designed to have you charge those runs with confidence this season!
Exercise: Breathing into Pelvic Floor in a Full Body Squat Position
Purpose: To breathe into your entire system, getting full expansion into your ribcage and also all the way down to your pelvic floor
Who It's For: Snowboarders, skiers, splitboarders, alpine tourers, cross-country skiers, snowshoers, and lodge squatters too!
Why We Love It: Because it all starts with breathing
Procedure:
Stand with your feet hip width apart grabbing hold of a sturdy surface
Lower yourself down into a deep squat, relaxing everything but your hands
Place one hand on the sits bon (ischial tuberosity) of the same side
Inhale in through your nose and feel your pelvic floor expand into your hands
Repeat as prescribed - 3-5 breaths focusing on each side
Pull yourself up out of the squat and repeat on the other side
Repeat as prescribed - 3-5 breaths focusing on each side
Too hard? Try an easier breathing drill that will still gain expansion in your mid back: Hooklying Core Breathing with Reach
*Disclaimer: Not all exercises are suitable for everyone, and participation in novel activities may increase the risk of adverse effects such as pain, soreness, or injury. Please consult with your Physician or a local Physical Therapist prior to attempting any exercise you feel uncomfortable performing. If adverse reactions occur, discontinue performance of the exercise and consult your physician or trusted clinician for evaluation.
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