Breathing techniques during reverse kegels

I know that during kegel exercises you should not hold the breath also your other muscles should stay relaxed but does the same apply with reverse kegels as well because it's impossible for me to do the reverse kegels without holding the breath. During reverse kegels i check the perineum region if it's expanding or inhaling in this process i unintentionally hold the breath. Is it wrong ?
As for kegels we should not hold the breath so thinking same may apply with reverse kegels, what I did here is, i tried to hold the half breath and apply reverse kegels and check if my perineum is expanding for each stroke while for remaining half breath, i keep taking slow breaths. So am I right here ?
Can please some kegel masters guide me here ?
Thanks

Never considered breathing while kegel and reverse kegel. I will try and get back to you

Di Ablo said:

@batm0bile, you're correct, you shouldn't hold your breathe when working the PC muscles. When doing kegels to strenghten them or doing reverse-kegels to stretch them; just breathe normally.

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I can do kegels fine without holding the breath but during reverse kegels i am unable to get any force to pull down the pelvic floor. I read somewhere during reverse kegels, i need to force down the pelvic floor using abs or abdominal muscles.is it correct ??
Or if I'm wrong can somebody please guide me how to do correct reverse kegels because I'm unable to locate or find a proper method to do reverse kegels.
Thanks

Di Ablo said:

Reverse-Kegels are a stretching exercise, keep breathing, normally. When you hold your breath you cause tension in your body and that is counter productive in doing the exercises. Whether that’s regular light breathing or deep breathing from your diaphragm just make sure you don’t hold your breath. Breathing works together with the Pelvic Floor muscles (see image below). It just take some practice, that's all. You didn't start walking without practicing it first. Now, you probably walk about without even thinking about it.

Here are instructions I have to isolate the reverse-kegel technique.

• When trying each exercise some find them easier on their back to start with while some find it easier to stand. So experiment to find what’s best for you.
• Slowly do a light front kegel then reverse it into a light front reverse kegel so that feel the difference between the pull and the push of the two different exercises in that targeted area. You can do the same for back kegels as well.
• When doing front kegels you can use your diaphragm to help with the stretch by pushing it out but when doing this keep your abs relaxed
• When doing reverse kegel if you feel around the base of your penis and your perineum the muscles should be relaxed and loose, there should not be any tension. You can do a light kegel then reverse kegel to feel the difference with your fingers.
• Keep your back straight whether you’re laying down or standing

WHAT NOT TO DO

• Do not push too hard
• Do not strain yourself
• Do not hold your breath
• Do not reverse kegel while doing any exercise that engages your core. (sex being the exception to the rule)

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Excellent advice!