Why Your Dog Farts and What to Do About It

Why You Fart (Especially in the Gym) 1. Pressure from exercises Squats, deadlifts, planks, leg raises, and crunches increase pressure inside your abdomen. This pressure pushes trapped gas out naturally during workouts. 2. Your body releases gas from digestion As food breaks down in your stomach and intestines, gas is produced. Your body has to release it — farting is the normal way. 3. You swallow air without noticing Talking while eating, drinking fast, chewing gum, or using a straw makes you s