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Philosophy Of Training | Principle Based Training
Tags: climbing, in-depth video, Planning, Program Design, Programming, Steve Bechtel, Tactics, Training Plans
Principle Based Training is a great foundation for starting a training program to support your climbing, and a dependable way to make sure you see results in that program. In this video Steve discusses the 6 fundamental principles Climb Strong follows, along with 2 other essential elements that are a bit more nebulous but perhaps…
Philosophy Of Training | Effective Framework
Tags: climbing, in-depth video, Planning, Program Design, Programming, Steve Bechtel, Tactics, Training Plans
Steve discusses the 6 rules that Climb Strong follows to build successful training programs for rock climbers. A proper framework is an essential part of good programming and will make the difference between a effective program and one that fails. ABOUT STEVE BECHTEL Steve is the founder of Climb Strong, and is proud to…
MOVE: The Arm Bar
Tags: in-depth video, Mobility, shoulders, Stability
The Arm Bar is a big-bang shoulder mobility and stability drill. This is an excellent drill for developing thoracic mobility and shoulder girdle stability. Pick up a light kettlebell and set-up as you would for the get up (kettlebell at full extension in the right hand, right knee bent and foot placed on the floor)….
In-Depth: The Single Leg Romanian Deadlift
Tags: in-depth video, Leg Strength, MOVE, Strength Training, Unilateral Training
The single leg RDL is a lower-load hip hinge that integrated a balance aspect into the lift. Appropriate for athletes that have stability needs or who can’t handle heavy loads, this exercise can be performed with dumbbells, a barbell, or, or preference, 2 kettlebells.
TRAIN: Assessing Readiness to Train
Tags: in-depth video, Power Training, Recovery, Strength, TRAIN
How do you know if you’re ready for a hard session? Feel good? No soreness? It might not be that simple.
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.
