Core Strength
Hangboard + Core 1
Tags: Core Strength, Finger Strength, Off Season
Getting stronger fingers requires heavy loading of the fingers. Heavy loading requires rest between sets. Resting between sets makes most of us feel like we are not working hard enough. Although the ideal rest times between hangs can be debated, the fact is that with maximum-effort hangs, more time between hangs is better. In order…
In-Depth: Simple Lever Progressions
Tags: Core Strength, hip hinge, in-depth video, tension
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Advances in Core Training
Tags: abs, Core Strength, Specific Strength
This is not the first article on “core” training I have written, but I felt the need to expand on the previous ones and to highlight what we are doing in our current programs. In general, the way we look at training the midsection has not changed, but over the past couple of years we’ve…
Power Company Podcast Episode 8: Deadlifting with Steve Bechtel and Charlie Manganiello
Tags: Charlie Manganiello, Core Strength, kris hampton, Leg Strength, podcast, power company climbing, Steve Bechtel
This was a fun conversation. I got to sit down with top strength coach Charlie Manganiello and Kris Hampton for an in-depth talk on using the deadlift as a supplemental lift in climbing training. We go deep on that lift, and a lot of other places, too. In this episode we talk with honorary co-host…
Improve Your Hip Mobility And Core Strength For Better Climbing
Tags: Core Strength, Flexibility, Kettlebells, Mobility, Movement, Stability, Strength, Stretching
by Charlie Manganiello SFG II Does your butt sag and feet pop off on cave problems? Ever try a dyno or thrutch for some reachy move and struggle because you can’t get your foot high enough on the hold you need? How about those times you go to make the big move and you end…