Freediving in a sea. Male freediver enjoys swimming and gliding in monofin in the deep blue sea

Freediving on the rope in a sea. Male freediver slowly ascends along the rope in a monofin. Camera follows the model through the bubbles

If you’re new to using a monofin, there’s one mistake I see almost every beginner make — and it can totally wreck your kick. I call it the Inchworm. Most new freedivers feel like they get a big push from the downstroke… but they lose all their momentum on the upstroke. Worse, every time you lift the monofin high, you create a ton of drag that slows you down. Sure, you might feel powerful for a second — but you’re burning way more energy than you need to. The real goal? A balanced monofin kick th

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