Kris Hampton 12/22/21 Kris Hampton 12/22/21

Breaking Beta | Does Stretching Result in Power Loss?

Does static stretching really reduce strength and power?

Kris Hampton 4/5/21 Kris Hampton 4/5/21

How to Train Contact Strength | A Spectrum of Exercises

A spectrum of exercises to train contact strength.

Kris Hampton 12/11/18 Kris Hampton 12/11/18

I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with one of the most exciting comp climbers to watch: recent Pan American Combined Champion Kyra Condie.

Kris Hampton 5/9/17 Kris Hampton 5/9/17

Steve Bechtel has a new book out: "Logical Progression: Using Non Linear Periodization for Year Round Climbing Performance."

Kris Hampton 9/11/16 Kris Hampton 9/11/16

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.

Kris Hampton 5/15/15 Kris Hampton 5/15/15

Simply put, strength training should be a key part of your training, but not your entire plan.

Kris Hampton 4/27/15 Kris Hampton 4/27/15

The campus board's bad reputation arises from misuse.

Kris Hampton 3/29/14 Kris Hampton 3/29/14

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.

Kris Hampton 8/15/12 Kris Hampton 8/15/12

My thoughts on training had gotten maybe too complicated. Too many exercises, not enough focus on the basics.

Kris Hampton 1/2/12 Kris Hampton 1/2/12

Can you simultaneously be in an intense training cycle and realistically expect to perform your best? Doubtful.

Kris Hampton 6/4/11 Kris Hampton 6/4/11

Despite the fact that the climbing I most often do is steeped in endurance, I can never have too much power.

Kris Hampton 2/25/11 Kris Hampton 2/25/11

A reader asks for opinions on his proposed training plan to prepare for climbing at the Red.

Kris Hampton 12/23/10 Kris Hampton 12/23/10

A reader asks: I'd love some advice on how to use the systems board and/or fingerboard to train power.