Training

MOVE: Antagonist Strength Training

Tags: antagonists, Finger Strength, in-depth video, MOVE

As climbers, we tend to over-focus on isometric (static) finger strength. Work on getting your extensors strong, and your finger strength will go up.

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MOVE: Box Jumps

Tags: Bouldering, exercises, MOVE, Power

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MOVE: Superband Shoulder Mobility

Tags: in-depth video, Mobility, MOVE, shoulders

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TRAIN: Capacity versus Power

Tags: antagonists, in-depth, Strength, TRAIN

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THINK: Ability vs. Demonstration

Tags: Performance, THINK, TRAIN

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Fundamentals of Endurance

Tags: capacity, Circuits, Endurance, Power Endurance

by Steve Bechtel I couldn’t even close my hands. I clawed at the huge holds, hoping the skin on my palms would tear a bit and give me a few seconds of purchase before I flew off into the sky below. My hips were slack. My footwork sloppy. Once again I flailed at the moves…