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Why do weightlifters grunt?
What's the Valsalva manoeuvre and why's it important? Sports physiologist Dr Mitch Lomax explains the benefits and dangers of grunting whilst lifting heavy weights or playing tennis.
(Photo: Muscular athlete lifting heavy weights. Credit: Getty Images)
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