verb
General Slang
brace
BRAYSS · verb · informal
Tensing your core hard to protect the spine.
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Definitions
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Tightening the core muscles to stabilize the spine and generate pressure before and during a heavy lift.
“Take a big breath and brace before you pull.”
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When a single player scores exactly two goals in the same game.
“The striker bagged a brace to win it 2-1.”
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brace In A Sentence
Take a big breath and brace before you pull.
Origin & Usage
Strength-coaching cue central to safe heavy lifting.
Variants
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People Also Ask
What does it mean to brace in lifting?
Bracing means tightening your core muscles hard, usually after a big breath, to create pressure that stabilizes and protects your spine during a heavy lift.
How do you brace properly for a squat or deadlift?
Take a deep breath into your belly, tighten your abs as if bracing for a punch, and hold that tension through the rep.
Why is bracing important?
A strong brace stiffens your torso so force transfers efficiently and your lower back is protected under load.
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