Pullups

[gymfreak1988]

Anytime i do pullups i feel as if i cant breathe? Does anyone else have this problem and if so how do you correct it?

[Canz]

are you inhaling and exhaling properly while performing the exercise?

[psychowolverine]

Originally Posted by Canz

are you inhaling and exhaling properly while performing the exercise?

aka breathing

[spot_skater]

Breath out when you pull up, breath in when you're going down.

And no, I do not have that problem.

[DJAuto]

Try hanging from the bar and breathe.

Then, pull yourself up and hold, and breathe.

Pinpoint at what part of the movement you're having the issue. During the movement, your entire core contracts to maintain stability. Like the deadlift, hold your breath at the beginning, and slowly exhale throughout the pull portion, as the above users suggested.

[KristijanM]

If find with any exercise, that if I think about my breathing patterns, it just throws me off.
I know it will be hard to do, but just don't think about it and let it come naturally. Do something to take you mind off of it...think of the muscles you are working, throw on some music etc...

-Kristijan