The correct path to increasing freediving depth safely

Increasing depth in freediving is not a race but a journey that requires patience and a precise scientific approach.

When you are ready to increase

First indicator: calm at the current depth
If you reach your current depth with full calm, complete relaxation, and a comfortable hold time, you are ready for the next step.

Second indicator: correct technique
Equalization works smoothly at all current depths. Position is correct and movement is efficient.

The appropriate amount of increase

Increase by one or two meters every week or every several sessions. A rapid increase does not give the body time to adapt.

The importance of the administrative step

Before every new depth, tell your buddy and write down the plan. A new depth requires doubled attention from the buddy.

When to step back

If you reach a new depth and feel tension, tightness, or difficulty equalizing, return to the previous depth and master it before trying again.

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The diver who progresses slowly builds a foundation that carries them for years. The one who rushes builds sand.