Wall-Lean Recovery Breathing

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Diaphragm / Deep Core
10%
Triceps (arm brace)
15%
Serratus Anterior
10%
Scalenes (stay quiet)
5%

Diaphragm / Deep Core 10% · Serratus Anterior 10% · Scalenes (stay quiet) 5% — deep, not shown on the figure

Sets

1

Reps

6–8 slow breaths

Hold

4 sec in, 6 sec out

Rest

as needed

▶ Guided session · 1 × 6–8 slow breaths

The other classic breathlessness-relief position: instead of propping the hands on the knees, brace the arms on a wall so they unload the accessory breathing muscles while you slow the exhale.