360° Rib Breathing
360° Rib Breathing
A breathing exercise that encourages expansion through the front, sides and back of the rib cage while coordinating pressure through the trunk.
Level
Beginner
Equipment
Bodyweight
Focus
Diaphragm · Core · Pelvic Floor
Exercise Demonstration
Visual demo
Demonstration videos focus on movement quality. Use the cues below for additional guidance.
Key Cues
Do it well.
Let the inhale expand the ribs in all directions.
Keep the shoulders relaxed.
Exhale without aggressively pulling the abdomen inward.
Use slow, comfortable breaths.
Common Mistakes
Watch for this.
Breathing only into the upper chest.
Shrugging the shoulders.
Forcing the exhale.
Exercise Family
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