How to Train Contact Strength | A Spectrum of Exercises for Climbers
A spectrum of exercises to train contact strength.
Power Strips | Level Up Your Campus Training
From coach Nate Drolet and Tension Climbing, the obvious next progression in campus training is here.
Episode 39: Logical Progression: Part I with Steve Bechtel
Steve Bechtel has a new book out: "Logical Progression: Using Non Linear Periodization for Year Round Climbing Performance."
Video: Limit Bouldering In Depth
Limit (or Max) Bouldering is a tough exercise for many people to connect with, and is probably the most misunderstood exercise in your training plan.
Episode 8: Deadlifting with Steve Bechtel and Charlie Manganiello
Steve Bechtel and his co-author Charlie Manganiello tell us how, why, and when deadlifting is beneficial for climbers.
Episode 1: Going Big with Carlo Traversi
In this, our inaugural episode of The Power Company Podcast, we talk with pro climber Carlo Traversi.
Campusing, Part IV: Programming
So we’ve talked about campusing, but how do we actually implement it?
Campusing, Part III: Plyometrics
Not many people who are campusing understand exactly what plyometrics are.
Strength Training: The 4 Basic Movements You Should Be Doing.
Simply put, strength training should be a key part of your training, but not your entire plan.
Campusing, Part II: When and Why to Use the Smaller Rungs
Let's talk about when and why you might want to make the switch to using the smaller rungs.
Campusing, Part I: For Power - Big Rungs, Big Moves
The campus board's bad reputation arises from misuse.
System Boarding, Part I: Why and How
I test my theory that a better way to system board for power would be to treat it more like bouldering, but on mirror-image symmetrical walls.
Simplified. The New Plan.
My thoughts on training had gotten maybe too complicated. Too many exercises, not enough focus on the basics.
The Specialist: Hangboarding with Ryan Palo
Should I be investing more time and focus on the hangboard and other sport specific exercises? Ryan Palo answers.
An Epiphany.
Can you simultaneously be in an intense training cycle and realistically expect to perform your best? Doubtful.
Hypertrophy for Climbing Part 2: Forearms, Fingers, and The Amended Program.
Anonymous said:What are you doing in terms of forearms, the weakest link for probably 99% of climbers?
Hypertrophy for Climbing Part 1: Stronger, Not Bigger.
Build the muscles, then ask them to work harder... that's the plan.
The Summer/Autumn 2011 Plan.
Despite the fact that the climbing I most often do is steeped in endurance, I can never have too much power.
Sinking The ARC
ARC (Aerobic Restoration and Capillarity) is the new buzz word around my gym.
Reader Questions: A Red River Plan.
A reader asks for opinions on his proposed training plan to prepare for climbing at the Red.