Episode 14: Being a Multisport Athlete with Charlie Manganiello
In this episode, I sit down with Charlie Manganiello, from ClimbStrong, to find out how we can all perform in multiple sports.
Episode 13: Board Meetings | Top 3 Mistakes We See Being Made
As we've taken our workshops to gyms across the country, we've seen lots of cool, positive things happen, but we've also seen lots of mistakes being made.
The Day I Didn't Send Omaha Beach
In the Red River Gorge, "Omaha Beach" is everyone's favorite route to hate on. Locals love to depict it as a mindless jug-haul with no "hard" moves. In 2010, I decided to give this jug haul a go. I hung more times than there are bolts...
Episode 12: P.O.E. with Will Anglin and Rowland Chen
Coaches and elite boulderers Will Anglin and Rowland Chen talk about their concept of P.O.E., which could potentially change your climbing.
Episode 11: Board Meetings | Top 3 Things We've Done to Positively Affect Our Climbing
Nate and I sat down and figured out a rough format for a new concept. And thus "The Board Meetings" were born.
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.
The Local's Disadvantage
Are you allowing yourself to be too nonchalant with your projects?
Episode 10: Energy Systems Training with Eric Hörst
You already know the name. You've read his books. He's basically the first name in training for climbing in America: Eric Hörst.
Episode 9: Long Distance Projecting with Jon Cardwell
Serious dedication that can take a serious toll.
Smoke Signals: Proof of Progression Isn't Always in the Numbers.
Often times, the numbers don't quite reflect what I know to be the truth.
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.
They're Mutants, All of Them.
Can you take an honest look at yourself and admit that maybe you haven’t been putting in the work necessary to become the climber you want to be?
Make a Simple Plan. Now.
If you want to be better prepared this season, the time to start planning your training is NOW.
Episode 7: Folding It Over with Carlo Traversi
Carlo Traversi started in Yosemite as a traddie, and plans on taking it back to there; "Folding the sport over on itself," as he calls it.
When Strengths Become Weaknesses
What if wanting to be a better climber is the reason you aren’t improving?
Episode 6: To Run or Not To Run with Steve Bechtel
Steve Bechtel talks about the question everyone always seems to be asking, "Will running help my climbing?"
The Learning Curve: The Fix for Painful Climbing Shoes
Dealing with shoes that don’t fit perfectly can be very uncomfortable and can make climbing miserable.
Episode 5: Overhauling Your Style with Alli Rainey
In this episode I sit down with Alli Rainey, climbing coach, trainer, writer, and yoga instructor.
Too Easy to Fail
I needed stronger fingers and I knew that if I could stick with it, hangboarding would get me where I wanted to be.
Episode 4: Kettlebells for Climbers with Paul Corsaro
Strength coach and kettlebell instructor Paul Corsaro talks about why kettlebells can be a useful strength tool for climbers.