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What is a safe way to breathe during weight training?

Breathing

While exercising with weights, exhale during the lifting(concentric) phase, and inhale while lowering the weight(eccentric) phase. Do not hold your breath(valsalva) as this will increase blood pressure and may cause dizziness.

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