How long can you hold your breath?

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wartknight

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I am a musician so I think that's why I can hold my breath pretty long. Was taught the correct way to breath early on. Very much helps in sports too. I used to be able to go 3 mins. Sitting here I just did 1:50. Twice I have had a lifeguard grab me sitting in bottom of pool thinking I was in trouble. Nothing I was trying to do on my part. Just showing off for my kids.
 

SoapyCy

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Does your question mean breathing in deep and not exhaling or can you inhale and then slowly let it out without breathing in again?

without breathing out - 1:24
with breathing out - 1:59
 

CycloneYoda

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Almost 3 minutes. I snorkel a lot, and to see some awesome underwater scenery, it is good to dive down and wait.