Fundamentals of Navy SEAL Swimming

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  • @esiahcampos
    @esiahcampos 3 роки тому +31

    I saw you at our NOSC and you talked to me about getting leg up in the reserves! I'm freaking out that I came across your channel! Your awesome HM1

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  3 роки тому +4

      No way! Well here's the page and all my insight for the Navy Reserves. More to come!

  • @regina2368
    @regina2368 3 роки тому +5

    your freestyle is absolutely beautiful.

  • @Unbox747
    @Unbox747 2 місяці тому +1

    What a great simple video, very informative

  • @jrthehomie1915
    @jrthehomie1915 2 роки тому +8

    Your video is very helpful, man. I appreciate this. I’m trying to master this so I can score a 9/9 for my PST.

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  2 роки тому +2

      Ofcourse. I highly recommend having someone record your swim and we can analyze it and get you there. Too easy

    • @jrthehomie1915
      @jrthehomie1915 2 роки тому +1

      @@evanjohnson4133 I’ll definitely be sure to do that! Thank you!

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  2 роки тому +1

      @@jrthehomie1915 anytime

  • @akasupaman
    @akasupaman 3 роки тому +13

    That breastroke kick is a game changer. Im going to use that instead of the scissor kick.

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  3 роки тому +2

      Yes, its a modified kick and it creates more power--going forward. I highly encourage, having someone record your swim and break it down: from the double arm pull, glide, kick and streamline

    • @321ssteeeeeve
      @321ssteeeeeve 3 роки тому +1

      I agree. if you have a strong frog (br) kick, the rest is timing, streamline, and UW’s. As a swimmer with 12 years exp I tried the CSS recently out of curiosity. I’m in my late 50’s and brought the 500 down to 8:21 in a month using a good frog kick, and I’m not even a distance swimmer. Was on my way to get lower then I had to get my pfizer vax’s. Hopefully I’ll be in the game soon

    • @brucebarton8767
      @brucebarton8767 2 роки тому +1

      YES! I ALSO USE THE DOLPHIN KICK, WITH BOTH ARMS PULLING AT THE SAME TIME!
      I actually kick & pull with my arms at the same time!
      Arm return? Pull your hands to the center of your chest and SPEAR them forward!
      AWESOME!

    • @martelprayer416
      @martelprayer416 Рік тому

      ​@evanjohnson4133 Hey Evan this is the best explanation/breakdown I've seen on this stroke. Just subscribed to your channel Bro. Keep up the great work

  • @MCbarra6
    @MCbarra6 10 місяців тому +1

    Really beautiful technic Sir, trying to do my best to improve everyday my crawl on long distance in cold with my jet fins I'm 51 you and other sons of UDT are a huge source of inspiration, thank you this vidéo Merry Christmas and best regards from France !

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  10 місяців тому

      Thank you! It’s all about timing and proper technique. Stew smith has a great step by step guide. Also work on being able to do it on your weak and dominant side

  • @XD9scCC
    @XD9scCC Рік тому +2

    You make it look too easy. When I swim my laps I have to let the lifeguards know before hand that I'm not drowning and I'm OK. I'm very jealous of good swimmers. Thanks for the video.

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  Рік тому

      It’s time and patience. How would you rate yourself as a swimmer? Beginner or intermediate? I’d recommend having someone record you swimming and we can analyze it for better.

    • @XD9scCC
      @XD9scCC Рік тому +1

      @@evanjohnson4133 It's very nice of you to reply. Thank you. Argh. I'm just an old man closer to 60 than 50. I started swimming when I hurt my back 7 or 8 years ago. I do a mile several times a week. I wish I had started at a much younger age. But I was a city kid growing up in urban NJ with no access to pools other than summer city pools. It wasn't until I moved to Texas 30 years ago and saw these kids swimming in clubs and high schools, year round, that I realized what a great activity it is. To me, watching a good swimmer in the pool is like poetry. You really do make it look effortless. But I'm also jealous of the little 10 year olds in my neighborhood with fantastic strokes. I've seen a couple of them grow up and go on to schools on swimming scholarships. I'm going to try the side stroke tonight so I can rest my shoulders but still get in the pool. My form is terrible and everything hurts nowadays. Thanks for listening.

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  Рік тому +2

      @@XD9scCC is a marathon and not a race. Patience and endurance

  • @teacherron1234
    @teacherron1234 2 роки тому +1

    Hey bro I'm back here. Same location as our last deployment, doing your job. Happy to see you on here. Whenever I go to work out here I remember that day we had to clean up infront the work place. 😆 🤣 😂

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  2 роки тому +1

      What’s up bro! You went back to Getmo-loving!? And that was anyway day and tons of Laughs. Your on dental side?! Welcome back, making that $

  • @arieszodiac3553
    @arieszodiac3553 3 роки тому +2

    How does a SWCC contract work with the Reserves? I hate to pester you, but like would you do the Pre BUD/S program on your drill weekends or on your own time? Or after boot camp your assessed with the PST and then shipped off to BUD/S if you qualify? I bet you get these questions all the time. I'm sorry if I'm annoying and overloading you with questions.

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  3 роки тому +1

      Hey bro! No, its a good question. That's my next topic, on my channel. Thanks for the message. 1st do a moc PST to get a baseline for yourself. Are you currently in the service now? If not, you'll need to join. Speak to a SWCC scout and get the requirements and know your numbers to be competitive for the pipeline. You have to apply for a conditional release to the reserves to go Active Duty. It takes about a year, but its worth it. I'm in the process of doing it now.

  • @HighTreason007
    @HighTreason007 2 роки тому +1

    Are you still in SOAS or did you go to BUD/S?

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  2 роки тому

      Unfortunately, wasn’t selected but I got my eod contact.

  • @kidcrown5843
    @kidcrown5843 3 роки тому +6

    Hey Evan, I ran across your video looking for tips. I’ve been swimming for about a week give or take, and for combat swimmer stroke in a pool like this im at about 24-27 seconds from one end to the other. Im bringing my shoulder up too much when im getting air and breathing is a huge issue for me. Im trying to improve as much as I can, I’ve been in the pool for hours a day and feel like im getting somewhere. Just I would love some pointers!

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  3 роки тому

      Sure! First: what level of swimmer are? Beginner, intermediate or expert? Second: I would recommend someone recording you and watch the play back of your swim/stroke. 3: are you counting your strokes, on each lap? 4: are you swimming on your Dominant side and you’re weak side?

    • @kidcrown5843
      @kidcrown5843 3 роки тому +1

      @@evanjohnson4133 I’m very much so a beginner. I only started about a week ago. I did record myself and that’s how ive figured out I need to stop bringing my shoulder up so much. No, I have not been counting strokes per lap, but I’ll do that time and let you know! And no, I have no been swimming on my weak side.

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  3 роки тому

      @@kidcrown5843 okay, nice. Now we have a baseline. Swimming is a combination of conditioning and technique. What program are your, going for?
      1. Time yourself doing 500yds
      2. Keep a swim journal
      3. Swim 3-4 days a week

  • @504cool
    @504cool 2 роки тому +2

    Bruh you are cutting thru that water like butter to a hot knife…. Inspiring video man 👍🏾

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  2 роки тому

      Thanks. Just putting in the work and patience. Bro, Truly appreciate it

    • @504cool
      @504cool 2 роки тому +1

      @@evanjohnson4133 I was looking for swimming lessons when UA-cam recommended this. Have you ever thought about doing lessons or at least breaking down the techniques in this video for novices?

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  2 роки тому

      @@504cool yes. I teach swim lessons and that my next video. I’m going to break down is part of the CCS- With the GoPro

  • @NickVarn
    @NickVarn 3 роки тому +3

    So helpful thank you! I’m trying to do a video where I try the navy SEAL PST. Would you want to collaborate or message me any pointers?

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  3 роки тому +1

      Sure. Have you completed a practice pst? Do you know all 5 events?

    • @NickVarn
      @NickVarn 3 роки тому +1

      @@evanjohnson4133 I haven’t done the practice yet. I plan to do one on Wed or Thur this week. I know it’s a 500m swim, push ups, curl ups, pull ups, 1.5 mile run.

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  3 роки тому +1

      @@NickVarn yes. Combat side stroke and it’s a good evolution

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  2 роки тому

      @@NickVarn when are you wanting to collaborate

  • @brucebarton8767
    @brucebarton8767 2 роки тому +1

    SWIM LIKE A SEAL! THE MAMMAL !
    The mammal uses both (arms) flippers!
    Both at the same time & use the seal kick (DOLPHIN KICK)!
    Yes, its incredibly fast!
    TRY IT! I swim the real seal (mammal) technique, every day!
    Today the water was 40 degrees.
    I'm only 73 years old & if I can do it, you can too!
    INCREDIBLE PHYSICAL TRAINING & COLD THERAPEUTICS !

  • @hooplaboy789
    @hooplaboy789 3 роки тому +3

    Hey, I a got my EOD contract earlier this year and have a while to ship out. My last PST swim was 9:20 but I am looking to improve, do you have any swim workouts? Also, I have been told it’s helpful to get experience with flippers before shipping out, any tip?

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  3 роки тому +1

      First, congrats on the EOD contract. Yes, what’s your timeline for ship out? 920 is a solid baseline for swimming. How often are you swimming & distance?Remember the pst- is a starting point. I have tons of pool workouts. Fins are killer, I’d recommend 2x a week and build up to 4x slow gradually as you increase yes.

    • @hooplaboy789
      @hooplaboy789 3 роки тому +1

      @@evanjohnson4133 I am in the pool at least 2 times a week swimming and 800 freestyle and 800 combat side stroke but Im definitely ready to take it up a notch
      My ship date is the end of March

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  3 роки тому +1

      @@hooplaboy789 okay. Try to get to the pool 4-5days a week. Have you had someone record you and analyze your stroke? Are you swimming on both sides(weak and strong side)? This is a skill, tons of people overlook. Also, are you doing drills or swimming straight yards?

    • @hooplaboy789
      @hooplaboy789 3 роки тому +1

      @@evanjohnson4133 I have not recorded my stroke yet but I do swim on both sides. I haven’t done any drills because I don’t know any

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  3 роки тому

      @@hooplaboy789 step one record yourself swimming a 50 and we can analyze it. Step two: are you working on muscle endurance and strength? For example: have you seen my other video on 50/50 (CSS, and 50 free+ 10 push ups after every 100yds). This helps ur arms feel gassed, since after the swim is push cups, right. What’s the best way to send you information? IG?

  • @AJLew-lg5zt
    @AJLew-lg5zt 3 роки тому +2

    Hey I appreciate the video and I am currently working on my CBS. How many laps/Meters or yards you doing with the CBS and Freestyle?

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  3 роки тому

      Anytime!. I have a few others going up this weekend, on endurance and technique. First: what’s your level of swimming? Beginner, intermediate collegiate or club swimmer? The amount of distance varies depending on your level. I can send you a few swim workouts, if you need also check out Stew Smith. He has tons of workouts online, for Free.

    • @AJLew-lg5zt
      @AJLew-lg5zt 3 роки тому +1

      @@evanjohnson4133 yes I would love for you to send me some swim workouts and Intermediate swimmer 🏊‍♂️

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  3 роки тому +1

      @@AJLew-lg5zt sure what’s the best way to send you information?

  • @arthurleach642
    @arthurleach642 3 роки тому +2

    One thing not taken into account is most soc pools are 50 m long not 25 so you’d be getting half of the pushes off the wall that you are getting now. Still a fast ass time tho. Keep grinding

  • @gavinhacker-ee2nu
    @gavinhacker-ee2nu Рік тому +1

    Hey Evan, I’ve gotten the stroke down but I’ve noticed I struggle off the wall and run out of breath forcing me rush to surface without an efficient glide off the wall. For instance first 50 may be 4.5 strokes then next 50 5 then next 50 6 and so on. Any advice?

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  Рік тому +1

      Yes. Great work on learning the CCS, how often are you swimming and the yardage? Are you exhaling air while you swim-through your nose? Conditioning and doing 50/50/10 are a game changer

    • @gavinhacker-ee2nu
      @gavinhacker-ee2nu Рік тому +1

      @@evanjohnson4133 lifting, swimming and running Monday through Friday. Swim workout is 10 125 yard sprints followed by currently a 275 yard swim that increases by 25 yards every week up to 500. I swim in a dive mask so exhaling through mouth but I have noticed I get sloppy with it.

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  Рік тому +2

      @@gavinhacker-ee2nu solid workouts. I’d suggest dropping the yards and focus on alternating with a mask and googles and see how your body reacts to the difference. Slow progression and technique are the best way to improve CSS

  • @jackbradley3388
    @jackbradley3388 2 роки тому

    Great video, but I'd like to ask: have you been assessed doing this for a selection pst? I've been in the seal pipeline and the instructors do not like the splashy flutter kicks, the double arm pulls off the wall, or anything extra in general. "If it wasn't briefed, don't do it" is what I was continually told about things like that. I've even gotten shit for letting my arm come out of the water to touch the wall.

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  2 роки тому

      Have you heard of stew smith? I trained with him at the naval academy and had the opportunity to go to Coronado and train for SOAS. Double arm pull is apart of CCS. I’ve never had any issues and I’ve completed multiple pst-s. Where are you training at? Ur at bids now? Or at prep in Great Lakes?

    • @jackbradley3388
      @jackbradley3388 2 роки тому

      @@evanjohnson4133 yeah I really like stew Smith. And it probably boils down to individual instructors, some of whom likely just feel like they need to be critiquing something, even if it's not against any rules. I've even been called out for not rotating my body (aka just remaining sideways), which I only rarely see other people do. I'm actually out of the Navy now, I was injured at buds and medically separated

  • @djsiahb2441
    @djsiahb2441 3 роки тому +1

    Just earned my NAVY SO contract through my warrior candidate program. I ship out April 11th 2022. I already know the swim but it’s never a bad idea to get better

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  3 роки тому +1

      Congratulations! This is only the baseline. Pst is a cake walk compared the day1 at Buds. Have u heard of stew smith. He has tons of few workouts and etc.

    • @djsiahb2441
      @djsiahb2441 3 роки тому +1

      @@evanjohnson4133 I have not, I’ll check him out. Thank you! I live in Arizona so all my workouts have taken place at Luke Air Force base by EOD1. Nobody knows his name but he’s definitely helped me a lot

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  3 роки тому +1

      @@djsiahb2441 nice work and I’ll see you at bootcamp. I’m stationed up here. Also, highly recommend starting yoga and stretching regiment to lower chance of injury

    • @djsiahb2441
      @djsiahb2441 3 роки тому

      @@evanjohnson4133 Hooyah!

  • @tommijoseph389
    @tommijoseph389 3 роки тому +1

    How many times do you stroke during freestyle before you breathe? Every 3 strokes? Or 4?

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  3 роки тому

      Good question, depends on the set and event. If I’m doing distance it’s every 4 strokes with freestyle. Then number of Strokes depends on the individual and skill level

  • @chopi__chopi
    @chopi__chopi 2 роки тому

    Well done sir

  • @judahtv184
    @judahtv184 Рік тому +1

    hey im training for the pst and im creating a lot of drag while swimming how do i fix that?

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  Рік тому

      first, what type of swim suit are you wearing? drag from swimming or from the techenque from swimming?

  • @christianmillhollon4481
    @christianmillhollon4481 Рік тому +1

    When I was 14 I swam a 733 and it was my first time doing a 500 yard swim through and through

  • @jirren9143
    @jirren9143 2 роки тому +1

    Man I went to swim this morning because I’m getting ready for the last test and I worked muscles I didn’t even know I had I would trade everything I have to swim that good

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  2 роки тому

      Just practice and working the technique. You will drop time, if the proper form and endurance is built up

  • @g3ronxmo786
    @g3ronxmo786 2 роки тому +1

    Any tips for someone just starting the css? I am starting to get the fundamentals down but I am slow, I believe it’s my scissor kick.

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  2 роки тому

      Practice your double arm pull, glide, kick. The breast stroke kick is better I do it on my stomach and roll to my side while I pull

  • @MarcusLeonard307
    @MarcusLeonard307 2 місяці тому +1

    Dang I didn't know the brothas could swim like that

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  2 місяці тому +1

      @@MarcusLeonard307 yes sir. We are water people. Hit me up and we shall swim

    • @MarcusLeonard307
      @MarcusLeonard307 2 місяці тому

      @@evanjohnson4133 Cool, are you in LA metro?

  • @fkazi123
    @fkazi123 2 роки тому +1

    Tips for doing a dolphin kick?

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  2 роки тому

      What do you mean? You mean, learning the techniques?

    • @fkazi123
      @fkazi123 2 роки тому

      @@evanjohnson4133 yes please!

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  2 роки тому

      Okay. What’s your level of swimming at? If you can do the streamline and butterfly. The dolphin kick will be easy. If not, than start with a roll(it begins at ur shoulder and down to ur hips)

  • @chaserandall9949
    @chaserandall9949 3 роки тому +1

    Freestyle isn't currently allowed on the Navy Seal PST timed test

  • @ellhay7692
    @ellhay7692 2 роки тому +1

    Do seal team keep on wetsuits in combat

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  2 роки тому

      I would assume so, I’m not a seal. I’m trying to earn the title

  • @chopi__chopi
    @chopi__chopi 2 роки тому +1

    How can you swiming so smooth ,black can't float and i say by my experince i need to double my effort keep floating and swmimming is quite hard , in the sea is ok

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  2 роки тому +1

      Yes. Black can float and swim very well. Practice and training to improve.

    • @chopi__chopi
      @chopi__chopi 2 роки тому

      @@evanjohnson4133 thanks sir god bless you

  • @samholder196
    @samholder196 Рік тому

    what's the purpose of this stroke?

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  Рік тому

      Silent and quiet to approach targets. Plus it helps save energy and builds endurance

  • @jamesmrflexbarnes
    @jamesmrflexbarnes 2 роки тому +1

    Is that a 20metre pool?

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  2 роки тому +1

      Yes, it’s one of the pools i train at and working on muscle endurance

  • @charcoal2577
    @charcoal2577 3 роки тому +1

    I knew that competitive and military swimming were different, but this is a lot more different than I expected.
    My coach would have my head on a stick if I went anything above a 6:45 lol

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  3 роки тому +3

      Yes, swimming in the Navy and competitive is a huge difference. For us, we swim 500yds, than max push ups and max sit ups in 2mins, than max pull ups and finally a 1.5mile. So its about an overall balance and endurance training

    • @WarmthRainThunder
      @WarmthRainThunder 3 роки тому +1

      @@evanjohnson4133 I can Agree I literally just finished my PST an hour ago. And failed the swimming terribly. Will be back once I learn this darn Combat Swim...

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  3 роки тому

      @@WarmthRainThunder how was the swim overall? What was your time? Use that as your baseline and focus on the Fundamentals: streamline, kick, glide and pull. If you need help, let me know. What program, are you looking for? SWCC,EOD, SEAL

  • @Aeroeagle48
    @Aeroeagle48 2 роки тому +1

    Quick question, my technique is pretty good while it can have some improvements, but my breathing is all scewed. Do you have any suggestions on breath control for swimming?

    • @evanjohnson4133
      @evanjohnson4133  2 роки тому

      Sure. When you start your pull, on either side. Have your head glued to your arm. It’s good to have someone record you swimming and you can analyze the video. Breathing is about timing and being comfortable in the pool.

  • @alexandergregorov9694
    @alexandergregorov9694 2 роки тому

    Curse the women i care for in life, until damnation for insulting my worth in life.

  • @Zipperneck.
    @Zipperneck. 3 роки тому +1

    [1:35] "Full range of motion" push-ups. Ehhh, not so much.