Can’t Equalize Head Down? Fix Your Frenzel (No More Valsalva Struggle)

How to Frenzel equalize without forcing, straining, or using your abs. If you only equalize by pushing with your abs, you’re likely doing a Valsalva mix. And If you can’t equalize once you’re head-down, get stuck at 5–10m, or you’re doing a mixed Frenzel/Valsalva without realizing — this video is for you. ✅ Part 1 (breath hold basics): How to Hold Your Breath Longer ➡️    • How to Hold Your Breath Longer | Freedivin...   In this video I share what finally worked for me after struggling for a full year: the exact 4-step practice progression (with balloons + EQ tool) that helped me feel the correct throat/tongue muscles and unlock a real Frenzel. Important: I’m not a freediving instructor — I’m sharing my personal experience and the exercises that helped me. Always dive within your training/limits and work with a qualified instructor if you have pain or ongoing issues. What you’ll learn • Why Valsalva works in scuba but often fails in freediving past 5–10m • How to recognize a mixed Frenzel/Valsalva (using abs / “pushing” too hard) • The 4 exercises that helped me build a consistent Frenzel • How often to equalize + pre-equalization before the duck dive • Common mistakes (like looking up) + mask equalization Gear used for practice • EQ tool • Balloons Chapters 00:00 Why you can’t equalize head down 01:14 Valsalva vs Frenzel (what’s really happening) 02:30 How to Frenzel 03:37 The 4 exercises (my progression) 06:18 How often to equalize 06:46 Pre-equalization before duck dive 07:20 3 tips that helped immediately 09:06 Next video + recap 💬 What’s your biggest issue right now? stuck at 5–10m, can’t EQ head-down, or only EQ with abs? I'm more than happy to help! #freediving #equalization #frenzel #freedivingtip