Monofin Fundamentals with Alexey Molchanov
Alexey Molchanov is one of the deepest men in the history of competitive freediving. He set his first world record in 2008 with a 250m (820ft) dynamic monofin swim in one breath. After he set his sights on depth freediving, he set more than 20+ world records. To date, his deepest dive has been to 136m (446ft), which was set at the CMAS 7th Freediving Depth World Championship 2023. He created Monofin Fundamentals as an in-depth introduction for freedivers who are newcomers to the monofin technique and want to explore it.
No monofin is needed–bifins are enough to get started!
Benefits of Monofin Fundamentals include:
- Improved mobility in your arms, body, hips, and legs for an effortless arrow position and more fluid technique
- Sharpened coordination while dolphin kicking, especially for the back kick
- Stronger muscles from targeted bodyweight training and in-water exercises
- A more streamlined body position and better orientation underwater
- An understanding of how to start a dive, perform a turn, and maneuver the body in a monofin
- Awareness in the differences between finswimming and monofin freediving technique
Monofin Fundamentals include:
- Dry stretching and mobility
- Front and back kick
- Streamline position
- Start of the dive, maneuverability, and turns
- Arrow position
- Orientation and body position underwater
- Differences in fin swimming techniques
- Strength training for the monofin
No monofin is needed–bifins are enough to get started!
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Benefits
Monofin Fundamentals is geared toward freedivers who are beginners to the monofin disciplines and want to try a new discipline. Freediving instructors who want to be able to give their students a deeper dive into monofin diving will also find it especially useful, along with freedivers interested in mermaiding. While Molchanovs Lap/Wave courses introduce you to monofin technique, this program builds a strong foundation and will prepare you for longer distances and deeper dives with continued training.Benefits of Monofin Fundamentals include:
- Improved mobility in your arms, body, hips, and legs for an effortless arrow position and more fluid technique
- Sharpened coordination while dolphin kicking, especially for the back kick
- Stronger muscles from targeted bodyweight training and in-water exercises
- A more streamlined body position and better orientation underwater
- An understanding of how to start a dive, perform a turn, and maneuver the body in a monofin
- Awareness in the differences between finswimming and monofin freediving technique
Features
Monofin Fundamentals includes 6 videos designed to be performed over a period of 6 weeks, with each video focusing on different elements of monofin freediving. It’s recommended to repeat each video a few times before moving onto the next. Once you’ve completed the program, you’ll have a strong base in the monofin disciplines and can refer back to videos in your future training as you continue refining your technique. All videos are fully accessible from your smartphone, tablet, computer, or television.Monofin Fundamentals include:
- Dry stretching and mobility
- Front and back kick
- Streamline position
- Start of the dive, maneuverability, and turns
- Arrow position
- Orientation and body position underwater
- Differences in fin swimming techniques
- Strength training for the monofin