Drownproofing Simulation Warmup.

[@Reignunlimited]

This is how any non swimmer / beginner should learn how to swim. It’s not about learning strokes it’s about confidence in deep water.

[@doriep]

I am new to swimming as an adult (not quite a swimmer yet), and I can’t agree more with this statement! my greatest gains so far have come after learning to bob in deep water (from this vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b53KqI2qpLuKpsk). this is finally the thing that gave me confidence in deep water. now I can work on my treading without all that fear lurking).

[@McMeatBag]

I think drown proofing is something that appears more difficult than it actually is. You just have to realize that being "tied up" is really no big deal and just sounds scary.

[@StewSmith182]

I would agree with that.

[@TheFalloutShot96]

McMeatBag every buds drop I met say it’s the easiest part of buds.....can’t hear the instructors yell at you lol

[@Jonboyr700]

Great explanation on how to do this safely and tips for each step.

[@rottenapple_]

I'm terrified of swimming and have never swam in deep water, but maybe this will help me overcome the fear

[@hanscascante7933]

Used to do this as a kid on swim team, literally view this as a break in between evolutions and the whole scenario changes

[@StewSmith182]

Hans Cascante yes - good point - resting with drownproofing drills

[@blueyes8654]

Great videos and explanations of how to do the skills!

[@richardstavale6270]

This is invaluable information if you are in a pool or a place you can bounce from the bottom. Do you have suggestions, or an accompanying video of drown proofing if the bottom isn't available?

[@clarkyboy9086]

Dude, its for S.E.A.L. training. The bottom is always available

[@zerovisdiver]

@@clarkyboy9086 I think his question is if there are available options to practice for people who only have access to a regular lap pool (4ft deep). I kind of have the same question.

[@DanielCamposaweosme]

What you can do well for me it’s a 5 foot so do the same but just go down to your knees and kick back up

[@kentuckywaves]

Wow! That’s a lot of things I need to practice. I tried bobbing today (before I had seen this) and was only able to sink by exhaling maybe 50% of my breath. I will try popping up higher next time. Traveling and flips will be fun to try also!

[@nataniahhutton6576]

I wish this guy was my trainer

[@justsomeamerican2301]

10/10 I will definitely start doing this

[@YourMajestyTheKing]

I need to learn the flips.

[@samjames344]

Would this exercise help with the underwater 50m?

[@rushweaver2807]

Instructors don't like seeing you bob that high. It makes you look panicked.

[@StewSmith182]

Perhaps - but it works if you are positive.

[@MutsuKazuma]

@@StewSmith182 it's considered cheating since it defeats the purpose of having to empty your lungs without panicking

[@CB-on8bd]

Wonder then learning tool is to learn to hold your breath for long periods of time. I always time my self usually around 24-28 seconds.but would love to learn how to expand that

[@MikkoRantalainen]

If you want to start learning to hold your breath, try the video called "Extreme Breath-Holding" by Veritasium.

[@shanks0307]

I wish my gym pool had a deep end like that

[@shanks0307]

The most is 4ft smh

[@Rome52246]

i wish my gym had a pool lol

[@KennAtripp]

Stew I’m at fort story and I’m on gate guard and all I see is cmc SEALs and enlisted seals and officers.....should I say something to them to see if I could try to get tad there

[@StewSmith182]

DarthPogo you should try to make it to the fleet transition program that they have at Little Creek.

[@davidchavez4026]

How do you Bob on demand when I try it I just float there and exhale all my hair

[@dannymckenzie8329]

Its quite literally child's play. Just listen to the water. Start by becoming fully submerged at least 10 feet under water and just float there unmoving, feel the way the water grabs you as you move through it, over time as you swim through the water your body and brain will pick up on what's interfering with your desired action, under water swimming isnt about speed at first, it's about learning how to use whatever leverage the water gives you, if you feel the water grab you it will drag you the opposite direction whichever part of you its touching. When you are motionless under water there are still small currents in the water all around you, but when you move it creates turbulence, pressure differentials. If something is aero dynamic that it must be hydrodynamic, let the water move you.

[@dantheman6057]

Not inhaling hair in the first place always helps. That's what got Rapunzel in the end.. may she rest in peace.

[@leomiller2291]

@@dannymckenzie8329 your comment is very detailed and it still taught me nothing. I’m scratching my head. Can you explain it to me like I’m five years old?

[@SHEMMY9598]

How deep is the area they are performing this in ?

[@StewSmith182]

Ian Melugin 9 ft

[@MrAdaCraft]

Is this what the typical setting actually looks like for those going through drown-proofing for BUD/S?

[@StewSmith182]

No we are just doing a 10 min version of the test. The actual test is about 30 minutes. So each event a little longer.

[@MrAdaCraft]

Ah okay. And coming into BUD/S is this something that is expected to be trained on before entering, or is it a skill acquired in the duration of it? Also, thank you for your fast response.

[@StewSmith182]

@@MrAdaCraft Fine to simulate it, but you should wait to be tied when you are in the Navy. Between BUDS prep, BUDS Orientation, and the week of practice you get prior to testing you get plenty of time to learn it.

[@kentershackle1329]

Why arnt they in full gear?. wouldnt that be more realistic?

[@StewSmith182]

Not for the entry level test. This is how you do it

[@masterpickers3041]

Drownproofing.... IPAM👍

[@theshinigami6411]

I’m sorry if this is dumb but do they do this in the marine corp?

[@Ky-vv8nj]

No

[@nullnull88]

yea recon and marsoc

[@cristiancamilomontealegre]

Mis respetos.

[@dandanielson9393]

How deep is this pool? I tried picking up my Atlantis mask from the strap with my teeth in an 11 foot deep pool and every time I kick off the upward pressure snaps it off from my mouth. I bite down hard but it happens every time. Is there a portion that is more suitable to grip to prevent this from happening? I think if I grip it from the part that touches your forehead it might be easier but it's harder to sink my teeth into than the strap.

[@StewSmith182]

When you kick off the bottom put your chin to your chest and the back your head will take all the water resistance instead of your mask.

[@dandanielson9393]

I'll keep that in mind when I go practice next time. Thank you for these videos. They've been an immense help.

[@StewSmith182]

9ft

[@TheYoungSavage]

What is being negative?

[@parkerbull3768]

SrtEight it means you are negative buoyant, so you sink in the water a lot easier.

[@TheYoungSavage]

Parker Bull Are some people more negative than others bc I can’t float for anything

[@grammarnazi7428]

SrtEight It’s when you have a poor attitude and don’t believe in yourself. 😆

[@kentuckywaves]

@@TheYoungSavage generally if you have low body fat you will be more negative than someone with high body fat. But it also depends on what you have eaten that’s still digesting as well as how much air you keep in your lungs. Your lungs are your floatation device.

[@nervonabliss]

​@@grammarnazi7428 it's a body fat issue. Lean people are more negative than somebody with a lot of blubber. But it can also be your mentality too. Yes.

[@johnstevenson2684]

What if you cannot touch the bottom?

[@StewSmith182]

Figure something else out

[@thanasisportokali1737]

@@StewSmith182 like a flip?

[@StewSmith182]

@@thanasisportokali1737 you have to do a front flip / back flip in the drownproofing test

[@thanasisportokali1737]

@@StewSmith182 why

[@StewSmith182]

@@thanasisportokali1737 It is a US Special Ops Swim Skill Test. Drownproofing - Navy SEAL, Air Force Pararescue.

[@quantumfluctuation5667]

me in the pool at 6 years old