Simulation
Watch: Introduction to Drill Work
Tags: climbing, in-depth video, Planning, Program Design, Programming, Replica, Simulation, Tactics
Skill development is fundamental to progression in climbing. Too often, we focus on building stamina, physical strength, or power, when just learning to move better is the simple-and long lasting-solution. In this video, Climb Strong Coach Alex Bridgewater outlines methods for successful drill sessions. This is a very useful framework for coaches designing programs and…
Watch: Specificity or Simulation?
Tags: climbing, in-depth video, Planning, Program Design, Programming, Replica, Simulation, Tactics
Climbing is a remarkably diverse sport. The demands of a three move boulder problem are much different than those of a 20-hour alpine ridge traverse. As such, specificity should be a pillar of our training for rock climbing. At its most basic, specificity means training that simulates the sport. But it can be broken down…