Ep. 157: Yves Gravelle | For the Love of Training
Yves Gravelle is a legendary Canadian strongman, and pound for pound may have the strongest grip in the world. I suppose that likely helps him climb V14, but it's not the only reason. He's a workhorse who is a stickler for the details. He's also a father, husband, business owner, and youth coach. Somewhere in there he's found time to be a 3x armlifting World Champion with numerous world records, as well as a prolific first ascentionist near his home in Ottawa. How does he find the time? He LOVES it.
Yves Gravelle is a legendary Canadian strongman, and pound for pound may have the strongest grip in the world.
Sod’s Law states: “Anything that can go wrong, will always go wrong, with the worst possible outcome.” Turns out, Sod generally spends his time at the climbing gym.
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Steve Bechtel has a new book out: "Logical Progression: Using Non Linear Periodization for Year Round Climbing Performance."
Honorary Co-Host Steve Bechtel is back, this time talking about his concept of Integrated Strength Training.
LEGEND! Simply put, Stevie Haston is a machine. A simple, hard working, sensible machine.
You already know the name. You've read his books. He's basically the first name in training for climbing in America: Eric Hörst.
Steve Bechtel talks about the question everyone always seems to be asking, "Will running help my climbing?"
I sit down with Steve Bechtel at his gym in Lander, Wyoming, to talk resistance training for climbers.
Kris and Nate discuss their favorite protocols, both that they use themselves and in programming for their clients.
Co-founder of Tension Climbing, Will Anglin, talks movement skills, how climbers can continue improving, and the tools that can help.
Use strength to leverage every other aspect of your climbing, not replace them.
If everything you do is a finger workout, then when do your hands get a chance to recover?
Can shoulder injuries be prevented through strength training? Or are they just an inevitable part of being a climber?
A climber since 1994, Kris was a traddie for 12 years before he discovered the gymnastic movement inherent in sport climbing and bouldering. Through dedicated training and practice, he eventually built to ascents of 5.14 and V11.
Kris started Power Company Climbing in 2006 as a place to share training info with his friends, and still specializes in working with full time "regular" folks. He's always available for coaching sessions and training workshops.
Looking for a summer sport climbing destination? Look no further than Wild Iris, with its high elevation, low humidity, and perfectly-pocketed limestone walls.