Preparations before PB (Static)

[Anaerobic Assaf]

Hi, all of you good people.

I have some questions for you about the way U prepare when you want to set a new PB of static apnea :
1) What is the full routine U use before giving it a shot ?
2) Do u do the same on dry and wet attempts or there are different preparations?
3) Do u do the same at competitions ?
4) Who often U try to do a PB ?

thanks,
Assaf

[Evita]

I don't do much preparation before I do PB attempts in static... then again I haven't made that many PBs yet

But I added 38 sec to my PB yesterday

1) No special routine just before a PB attempt. I usually do light-to-mediumhard dynamic training (technique, intervals, length) for about an hour before, but that has nothing to do with preparing for the static. The static is just an add on.

2) I only do wet PB attempts. Because I suspect dry PBs come easier and then I would be disappointed with my wet static performance. I only do tables on the dry, though, because I can only do up to 4 breathholds in water without getting cold and start shivering, even with a wet suit and in a 34 degree celsius pool. My dry tables consist of 8 rounds of ventilation and breathhold.

3) Haven't been in a competition yet.

4) Until now: once a month. From now on: maybe twice a month

[Juniorre]

Hi !

When I try to hit my PB in static (as well as in dynamic or any other), first - I give myself a few days brake from my every day training.
Before the atempt I do some warm up and streching (especialy my chest).
Then I do 2 negative statics (with passive exhale),
one atempt without fighting too much (till 10 - 20 contractions),
and then I go for my maximum attempt.

My breath-up is:
for about 3 minutes - deep fast inhales, 3-5 sec hold, very long and slow exhales,
3-5 fast, full inhales and exhales,
one inhale with packing, hold for 3-5 sec, max exhale,
inhale with few packs and I go for it.

This is my routine for wet statics.

For dry I simply do 3 attempts with that breath-up before each.
Third one is usualy my max.

I've been in only one competition so far and I did the same preparation like usually before wet max attempts.

When I started my freediving training, about 6 months ago I did PB's every week or so. I just couldn't resist to see how fast I make an advance.
Now I try to do it only once a month.

This routine works for me so far but it doesn't mean that it will work for you. I can only hope that it helps you to find your own.
I'm also curious how do others do that. Maybe it will help me to find something new for myself.

[Anaerobic Assaf]

Avita : In a way your dynamic training are good for the static because it accelerate the mammalian dive reflex.

Juniorre : On your Wet PB you do just one breath hold??? Well, I will try this one but I think It won't work 4 me.

My routine for dry static is :
3 minutes deep-but-normal breath
3 very deep breath.
One full exhale
Very very deep breath (plus mild packing sometimes)
Hold it as much as I can or close to my max.

I do it five times in raw, when the last time will be most of the times a try to go for PB.

I'm really don’t sure that it is the best way (even for me), and that way I have open this thread (Hopefully more of us will reply J ).

I do it once in a week (And I know it too much…).

[Juniorre]

No. On my wet ststics when I try to hit my PB I do it on 4th attempt.
Like wrote - first I do two negative statics, then one attempt till 10 - 20 contractions and only then my max.

[Anaerobic Assaf]

I don't know how I've misunderstood you before, but now it's clear J

Thanks again
I will try it next time in the water.