How to properly rest during HYROX doubles Don’t stand straight up. Hinge forward and place your hands just above your knees. Why? Research on exercise recovery positions shows that a forward hinged posture can improve breathing mechanics and help lower heart rate faster compared to standing upright. This position helps: Open the upper back and rib cage Improve diaphragm function Reduce the work of breathing Allow you to recover quicker between efforts That’s why almost every elite athlete naturally ends up here after hard efforts. In HYROX doubles, recovery is part of the race. The athlete resting should: Control breathing Lower heart rate quickly Prepare for the next effort Standing tall and talking wastes recovery time. Small physiological advantages matter over 60–90 minutes. Rest with intention. Recover faster. Race better. #HYROX #HYROXDoubles #HYROXTraining #RaceStrategy #HybridRacing