On contraction, the diaphragm descends, drawing air into the lungs and displacing the abdominal contents outward — the "belly rise" of diaphragmatic breathing. Neck and shoulder muscles are accessory; they should be quiet at rest.
The dome-shaped primary breathing muscle attaching to the lower ribs and lumbar spine.
On contraction, the diaphragm descends, drawing air into the lungs and displacing the abdominal contents outward — the "belly rise" of diaphragmatic breathing. Neck and shoulder muscles are accessory; they should be quiet at rest.
See also
Learn · Science
The Diaphragm: Anatomy for Breathwork Practitioners
The diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle attaching to the lower ribs and lumbar spine. Understanding how it moves is the difference between breathing well and just moving air.
Learn · Techniques
Diaphragmatic Breathing: Belly, Not Chest
The diaphragm is the primary breathing muscle. Most adults recruit their neck and shoulders unnecessarily. Diaphragmatic breathing puts the workload where it belongs.