HOW TO SURVIVE THE LIFEGUARD BRICK DIVE TEST! (*DO THIS TO PASS 100%*)

[@waffle-yz8ns]

Thanks for all these tips Adam! It helped me pass my ten-pound brick dive just now! For anyone looking for extra tips as well, I found this to be mostly a mental challenge. I was fully capable of physically doing it, but was freaked by having to dive 3+ metres or so. Once you can visualise yourself doing it and get over that fear, it's a breeze, and the brick really isn't that bad to carry up once you've gotten a feel for it, so I definitely also recommend trying it out before your evaluation if you can. I was also more comfortable propping the brick up on my non-dominant shoulder rather than my chest, because I felt that it gave me extra control and freedom to use my other hand to tread water (we're recommended to do eggbeater in Canada, it also might be a little easier to stay above water with that than flutter kick), so try that if you feel the brick on your chest is really causing you to sink.

[@kkvshindacut]

I’m having troubles trying to not sink, any advice?

[@zacharycastle5083]

@@kkvshindacut Lol this is easy, one of the later on tests is a 13 ft submerged victim rescue, but if you want advice for this keep your back flat above the water as if you are laying down and just kick its pretty easy

[@kaitlynuhh-q8e]

taking my pre test tomorrow cramming some last minute tips 🙏

[@jac9245]

How’d it go

[@kissesmylove]

Hi Adam. Ive practiced at 6' deep, no issue. Took 53 seconds My instructor threw it in at 10' deep and i had difficulty. Didnt pass. Going next week for another go at it. Thank. Appreciate your video. ( your dive looked 2 'deep Lol )

[@jtballin1863]

Hey Adam I just wanted to thank you, I’m a 16 year old in highschool looking forward to working as a lifeguard at my local YMCA.

[@LifeofAdam]

That’s what I did haha, enjoy it!

[@DandyDuh]

That's awesome, Keep going 💕

[@DandyDuh]

That's awesome, Keep up the great work 💕

[@sandrataylor6625]

10 lbs? Just took the test in Canada, it's 20 lbs and we have 40 seconds to do it.

[@LifeofAdam]

I’ve heard, def makes it harder but still do-able

[@egg2981]

Same! I’m taking it later today and I already failed once. Today is my last try and I’m super nervous

[@dib2351]

@@egg2981how’d it go?

[@transportationland6395]

​@@dib2351Sadly, usually if the person doesn't reply it means they failed :(

[@egg2981]

@@dib2351 I passed!

[@macslavsquatblyat9476]

Hi Adam, I failed on the brick dive portion, however, the Red Cross instructor required us to hold the brick over our heads, sadly I ended up sinking down as I tried to flutter kick. Any pointers would be helpful since they won’t let us put the brick to our chest and flutter kick back.

[@LifeofAdam]

If u have to hold it over your head, i would try breastroke kick or egg beater. bec the force of each kick will help keep u above the water, versus flutters is more for speed and side ways force. breastroke frog kick will help with ur head being above water

[@arianechambers6350]

Any tips on how not sink while carrying the brick? I keep submerging

[@LifeofAdam]

When u grab it on the bottom of the pool,do a slight push off and flutter/brestroke kick up to the surface. Then when u are swimming on your back, keep ur chest out, hold the brick between ur neck and sternum and switch up ur kicks to keep u above. Brestroke will keep u higher each time u “glide” and flutters will move u straight ahead faster

[@GiniGesler-uw2uy]

Hi Adam, Thanks for you videos! I'm 43 and taking the course next weekend. I'm confident in my skills, but I'm worried about being fast enough on the brick dive. Any advice?

[@LifeofAdam]

brick dive is timed at 1 min 40 seconds. That is plenty of time. I wouldn't overthink it. Go at a comfortable pace. retrieve and swim back to the start with smooth movements and proper technique. You will pass guaranteed. You could swim half way to the brick front crawl to get off to a quicker start if u are worried about time. But then i recommend u switch to breastroke and look above water to find the brick. Swim above it and align yourself with it. You should be all set!

[@debwilton89]

I recently passed and I’m 52. I found that I had to find a way to relax. It literally took 10 seconds off my time, enabling me to pass.

[@emilyhughes5166]

Hi Adam! I’m a good swimmer and passed the 300 yard swim and the 2 minute treading without arms. I can pick up the brick but when I get on my back I sink towards the middle to end. Any tips on keeping yourself afloat? I heard it was my hips not being too high but I also did backstroke kick so maybe that was it? Thanks

[@briggleybroggley5859]

hi! i was having the same problem and i lowkey still do but here’s my advice: take deep breaths and focus on keeping your abs tight and face as straight as possible. go back and forth between faster flutter kicks and slow backstroke of breaststroke kicks every like five to six kicks. just really reallyyyt focus on keeping that butt as close to the surface as possible. if you’re stiff as a board and breathing deeply you’ll be good! doesn’t mean it’s easy lol but it makes it easiER.

[@briggleybroggley5859]

it gets tiring when you do the fast flutter kicks bc your quads will cryyy in pain my friend. so yeah by going back and forth between them it makes it easier to muscle through it with having that count in your head! i hope this helps even a little!

[@Toweliee]

I have been a lifeguard trainer for 35 years and still going strong in my 50s. It's a great job! I recommend if you do not already have these in your arsenal, try to learn either a whip (frog) kick, scissor, or (my personal favorite) the rotary kick (egg beater) Good luck, I hope you do great! 👍🏽

[@SpitfireKitty]

The guaranteed solution to this is to tilt your head back. Where your head goes, the body follows

[@SKYL3RR0]

I am going through my test for lifeguarding and I passed about everything except for the brick test which was 13 feet deep and 10 pounds so that sucked but these tips will help thank you

[@LifeofAdam]

U got it!

[@jacklopez3528]

Hi Adam I take mine a next weekend and I'm in alright shape. I keep sinking after I swim a couple feet with the brick

[@LifeofAdam]

I would experiment with the flutter, breaststroke and bicycle kicks and sew which one gives u the most support. Also make sure u hold the brick over ur chest (not too high up near ur neck or low by your stomach). I have a feeling the breastroke kick may be the best for u

[@amplove369]

I too had the same problem today so i will also try again tomorrow with the breaststroke kick. Appreciate your videos!

[@BigJohnharris-n7i]

Try Navy Seal drown- proofing the brick test is nothing compared with that before I had a Stroke and my brain swelled I could do the brick test and easily succeed now I can barely walk except with a cane

[@jessejohnson8047]

Hey Adam, I’m practicing at my ymca and I can dive to get the brick just fine but kicking back up is slow and I sink when I get to the top and get into position to take the brick back any tips?

[@LifeofAdam]

Light push off the bottom to help ur momentum. If u sink, stick out ur chest more when u are on your back and use both hands and hold the brick between ur neck and sternum. Play around between kicks and find the one that keeps u and brick above the most. U can always switch back and forth between any kicks want. The push off the bottom will help the weight transfer and will get u to that backfloat position to kick. Let me know how that works

[@bluep1z]

hey adam i have my test coming up in a few weeks, and i practice the brick dive test with the lifeguard at my local ymca, i didnt understand how to float with it and was pretty much motorboat kicking and sinking, but watching multiple videos made me realize how off my form is seeing how everyone keeps there legs underwater , when i go back in monday, do you think it will be much easier with the bycicle kick?

[@LifeofAdam]

Yes it will be! It allows U to get into a rhythm that’s sustainable. Keeps ur head above water and it won’t get u tired like flutter kciks

[@AceXSR]

We have to do 6 bricks in a 12 foot pool in a minute 40

[@OfficlalYouTubeChannel]

Hey Adam! Does it matter how long you take to bring the brick back to the start of the pool?

[@LifeofAdam]

its not as strictly timed as the 2 min tread. as long as its done within a reasonable time. No more than a 1 min 30ish

[@SpitfireKitty]

For mine, it was 90sec. It varies, but mine was strict. Someone did like 110sec and they failed

[@OfficlalYouTubeChannel]

@@LifeofAdam thanks my certification starts may 17, 18, 19

[@halebale3]

Help! What do you do if you wear contacts?? I wanna be able to see, but I don’t want them to get stuck in my eye!

[@LifeofAdam]

U have to open ur eyes underwater frequently. Id take them out when doing lessons in the pool. U can keep them in for classroom and everything else.

[@OceanMunoz-wy3nt]

Hi Adam I have my very first lifeguard training class April 13th I’m extremely nervous there going to throw the brick into the deepest part of the pool so most likely 12 feet I’m very worried about how I’m going to get down there without feeling like I’m suffocating and start to panic any advice? I’m not worried about how heavy it is or how to get back up just mostly getting down that far.

[@LifeofAdam]

blow air out of your nose to sink faster, and once u are down there u can puhs off the bottom once u have the brick, that will limit your time in the deep part of the pool to keep u calm. i would recommend practcing beforehand to get used ot the feeling. its not comfortable going that deep for most, but its do-able

[@PhilipTonev-w1t]

is this your course you are posting?

[@LifeofAdam]

No this is footage from a couple of days ago

[@SNOWTUBE12]

Thank you for the tip. Appreciate it

[@UncorkedVintageAcademia]

You mentioned goggles on the 300 yard swim test. Are goggles allowed on the brick test too?

[@LifeofAdam]

No, only the 300

[@elenamills-m7g]

Would the way you held the brick apply if you had 20lbs instead of 10lbs 🙃

[@LifeofAdam]

Same strategy, over ur chest out of the water

[@criminalrights]

I'm taking mine tomorrow? Do you have any last minute tips?

[@LifeofAdam]

you have more time than u think, so make sure u find it and are in position. better than going under and not finding it. howd it go?

[@criminalrights]

I failed :( the whole thing. But passed this at least. I forgot how to tie a sling :/@@LifeofAdam

[@serenitysalazar7063]

Hi Adam. I am 15 years old and I want to become a lifeguard but I don’t really know how to swim. I hope I can still somehow get through the courses.😢

[@LifeofAdam]

Hey! U def can learn. This will help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6rYeX6InrGWZqssi=pd0BVmfepQu_Apd4

[@Trainarrival807]

Hi Adam. I took my test and failed. I got the brick easily but I had trouble swimming with it and was barely moving ,any tips?

[@LifeofAdam]

U have to experiment with what kicks work for you. And the reason I say kicks is because u can swap back and forth between whatever u want. I like breastroke kick to help me get vertical more so the brick is out of the water, flutter kicks to move faster horizontally, and eggbeater to support the brick (feels like a bike kick) practice at a pool and borrow a brick from them, and hold it over ur chest wherever if feels the most comfortable

[@Josephine-m9o]

what if i get down and cant find the brick?

[@LifeofAdam]

U have 1 min and 40 seconds. You have to find it and retrieve it to pass

[@mys00977]

Would 1 or two hands be easier to do? And is it easiest to put on your chest??

[@LifeofAdam]

have to use 2 hands, instructor will tell u that

[@OhLookAtJayJay]

thank you so much

[@akanyetvenatod]

nicejob

[@lucasreed2026]

Do you know how deep of water the brick is usually thrown down into?

[@LifeofAdam]

Anywhere from 7 to 10ish ft

[@XavierStitts]

17ft deep Olympic pool brick test in a week

[@LifeofAdam]

Damn, keep us posted good luck

[@XavierStitts]

@@LifeofAdam I passed the test… damn ears wouldn’t pop tho..

[@kaitlynuhh-q8e]

taking my pre test tomorrow cramming some last minute tips 🙏

[@LifeofAdam]

lets go, you got this

[@kaitlynuhh-q8e]

@@LifeofAdam i passed everything but the swim test do u have any tips on how to avoid foot cramps?

[@Latinas814]

Thanks❤