How to Master Swimming Underwater with NCAA Champion Ryan Hoffer

NCAA Swimming Champion Ryan Hoffer joins the channel to share how he is the fastest swimmer underwater in the world! Ryan Hoffer is a swimming Freestyle specialist and teaches some of his swimming drips and underwater knowledge that makes him world-class.
As a member of the Cal Men's Swimming team, Hoffer propelled his team to an NCAA Championships over the Texas Longhorns Swimming Team. He has since gone on to compete in the International Swim League (which has since been put on hold) for the DC Trident.
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[@marcosricopeng]

The man, the myth, the legend

[@KyleMillis]

The Marcos Rico?!

[@KC-po4sn]

Hey! I randomly came across your youtube page. I honestly didn’t give two sh*ts about college swimming until I started watching yours and your teammates’ channels. This is a good way of raising awareness and getting people to notice the sport one viewer at a time. It also helps that you have a stellar team. Congratulations 🐻

[@KyleMillis]

Well I'm glad you stuck around and gave swimming a chance!

[@blakeu8547]

This was awesome! Definitely a different take on underwater drills that I haven't seen in other places! Look forward to trying them out!

[@KyleMillis]

Let me know how the drills work out for you! Glad you like it!

[@chriscipko152]

Very interesting and good training techniques. Wish I had this back in my days as a D1 collegiate swimmer. Don’t think my coach would have thought of this. Great video!

[@KyleMillis]

His technique and the level to which he breaks down his underwaters is unparalleled.

[@malliasdimitris94]

Its vey nice hearing tips from an experienced swimmer. Good job Kyle! How about doing a video showing us your trips in the pool ?

[@KyleMillis]

Trips in the pool? Tips?

[@malliasdimitris94]

@@KyleMillis sorry I meant tips. Techniques on how to swim faster etc with equipment and without

[@kinanr3384]

Ive been subbed for a long time, great video!

[@steakfries__]

can you please do a video on your mobility routine and activation/recovery? would really appreciate that, much love

[@KyleMillis]

That's a great idea. Noted it down!

[@matthewjensen9043]

This is very helpful. Thanks Kyle

[@KyleMillis]

Glad you like it Matthew!

[@drewdugan9916]

So very awesome and so very insightful! Thank you for showing us how one of the best make it happen!

[@KyleMillis]

Ryan is the man! He’s one of the best in the World to do it, glad you enjoyed his lesson.

[@The_Butter_Cow]

best underwater video for helping people get elite thank you!

[@KyleMillis]

Glad you like it!

[@emmanouildanezis]

Nice one Kyle! Recently subscribed to the channel and enjoy very much the content!

[@KyleMillis]

Thanks so much for subbing! More great content on the way! You might be surprised about what's up next

[@Vanillaplayz28]

I swam next to this absolute unit at Arizona high school state championships my sophomore year (his senior year) and lemme tell you the best learning experience of my life didn't even care about any other swimmer I was the only sophomore in the heat next to the best in the state. That was good enough for me lmao. Watching him go 15 off each turn in a 100 fly race was absolutely crazy. No joke whole race bro only took 8 strokes compared to my 18.

[@KyleMillis]

He was on another level from a young age - so dominant at all those Junior National meets. Continued his excellence in the NCAA too . Elite comment 🥇

[@christinatsai]

Thanks for providing the underwater kick video..Super helpful...Dryland vs. underwater practices are so important.

[@KyleMillis]

Ya it’s tough to do, but it’s well worth it in the long run

[@christinatsai]

@@KyleMillis love this kind of drill video. Could you make some more like this?

[@zz94400]

By far the best vidéo about explanation of underwater .i love Ryan go through all thé détails.true nuggets this vidéo is. Thanks a lot Kyle for your content and Big applause for Ryan !Hope you the best .Salim from paris

[@KyleMillis]

Ryan really breaks down all the nuggets for sure!

[@avocatious6402]

Fantastic video Kyle

[@KyleMillis]

Thanks so much!

[@MarkPalace]

Excellent video. Thank you

[@KyleMillis]

Thanks!!

[@RideSmoothTV]

Great tips and content

[@KyleMillis]

Thanks so much!

[@dolphinking1417]

He's up there with Phelps, Lochte, and Shields as one of the greatest underwater kicks of all time

[@KyleMillis]

For sure, there are few in the world able to do what he does

[@dolphinking1417]

@@drym3943 stravius is all time elite too underwater

[@samuelmottershead3609]

Awesome content!

[@KyleMillis]

Thanks so much, glad you like it!

[@elwadhani5594]

Great video i have been focusing of my underwaters for 7 months now and hopefully this will help me more with,you should also make a video about lung capacity like some extra drills so u can comfortably perform the underwaters in races

[@KyleMillis]

For sure! Maybe a part two with Ryan is in order!

[@evangold3480]

I love Ryan's Magic Goggles! Hella drip.

[@KyleMillis]

They are pretty cool!

[@evanzau3905]

great vid!

[@KyleMillis]

Thanks so much!!

[@mattwilliamson3555]

That 41.2 at winter juniors in 2015 is just unbelievable

[@jacobrubin217]

Iconic swim video

[@KyleMillis]

Possibly one of my favorite races of all time! It must feel amazing to have that speed

[@spencermiles8680]

Hey man awesome video! I am trying to improve my flexibility in my shoulders and back for underwaters.. ,.any tips?

[@chefhamzah]

We gotta get destin lasco on here!!! Great video!

[@KyleMillis]

@Destin? Can we make this happen? Great Idea Chef

[@everettoehler5293]

How does Ryan manage things like lower back pain or any other pain from underwaters? What does he do to prevent any pain from overuse?

[@moulaye7534]

Basic question : how to keep water out of the nose? 1. You can't exhale all the time. 2. If a little pressure is kept in the nose, water comes in as soon as you release that pressure once you are out of the water. Do you have any tips on that?

[@Zhhzhxbabanskns]

This dope

[@KyleMillis]

Thanks!!

[@thibod07]

Very interesting! No wonder why this swimmer is so fast under water!

[@KyleMillis]

I know, right? He's a beast in the pool

[@klopsicle77]

Like to see a second video with the paddles on, and fins on.

[@KyleMillis]

Ohh this could be good for a part two!

[@shaharharel6088]

Amazing, cheering from Israel

[@KyleMillis]

Cheers!

[@chrisnelson7433]

Scottsdale legend

[@KyleMillis]

He's still the man!

[@karlarvidsson6173]

To keep the underwater theme going, I'd love to hear from Dalton, GA's finest Ethan Young

[@KyleMillis]

Oh my goodness! I do indeed declare that if this was possible… I’d for sure make it happen! At that one of a kind carpeted pool!

[@danielguo6153]

reece whitley, destin lasco!!! even better maybe hugo gonzalez and his im strategy and tips for his amazing swim

[@KyleMillis]

Yes I can try and invite them! Great guys, all of them

[@hondaken8402]

how do I improve my lung capacity? I have decent underwaters but I can't hold on to them during races (cant hold more than 4 good kicks off each wall over a 100).

[@KyleMillis]

Practice, practice, practice! The more you work on it, the more you train your lungs at top capacity. Over time improvements will come.

[@lukespags7887]

What should we be envisioning or focusing on when underwaters

[@KyleMillis]

Great question! I think Ryan would tell you to focus on your upper body movement. You want little upper movement, have it drive from your legs and low back

[@lukespags7887]

@@KyleMillis Thank you

[@andysong5335]

We want to hear about STONKS!

[@KyleMillis]

Then go check out my top stock picks of April!

[@epiccabbage6530]

Question, are you supposed to tighten your lower back for undies? Or just have it be super loose?

[@KyleMillis]

I think it depends on what works best for you. It’s important to keep a tight core and test which tension works better on your back side. Test both out - Hope that helps.

[@epiccabbage6530]

​@@KyleMillis It does, thanks

[@newo7692]

This is my third time watching this video

[@KyleMillis]

That’s awesome to hear! Repetition creates success!

[@levelupchanger4314]

We need Caleb dressel

[@samuelreiger6475]

I want to see my guy jack Meehan

[@KyleMillis]

OOOOOH! Good request, some distance work!

[@piotrp6578]

Fstarting from 10:53 there is no sound

[@webzappr]

Hopefully ISL gets going next year again. :/

[@KyleMillis]

I hope they make something happen!

[@dylansnelling4203]

Caeleb Dressel has best undies

[@KyleMillis]

No doubt, some say Crooks does tho now

[@thomasmuc1339]

ah, just missed it...

[@KyleMillis]

Missed it??

[@ANtr431]

Next up: Mike Phelps.

[@KyleMillis]

If you have a connection or anything... let me know haha! It would be an honor!

[@YNOTFIT]

How uh guys prevent your self from getting tanned

[@runningdebate2670]

I'd rather get my tips from the "female" NCAA champ tyvm.

[@KyleMillis]

Elaborate…

[@runningdebate2670]

@@KyleMillis From Lia Thomas, but it was a joke.