Specific Strength
Full Combination Strength
Tags: Explosiveness, Isometric, Power, Specific Strength
by Steve Bechtel Strength is fundamental to athletic performance. Many climbers get it, and they hit the weight room regularly. The problem with most weight training is that it only addresses one speed of movement, and most of us select bilateral exercises for most movements. By training in such a narrow path, we miss out…
In-Depth: The One-Arm Push-Up
Tags: antagonists, in-depth video, Specific Strength, Strength
The one arm push-up is potentially the best way to build massive pressing strength without a weight room. Here’s how to get started.
In-Depth: The Heavy Finger Roll
Tags: Grip Strength, grip training, heavy finger rolls, Specific Strength
The king of the grip exercises, the heavy finger roll is best used as a tool for creating hypertrophy. We recommend doing several sets in the 8-10 rep range.
Introduction to System Board Training
Tags: Finger Strength, Rhythm, Specific Strength, System Training, Unilateral Training
By Steve Bechtel The System Board is simply a small climbing wall outfitted with regularly spaced matched pair of holds. Although anything from 2 pair to 10 pairs are common, most companies providing packages of these holds sell them in sets of 6-8. More critical than cool tiles, however, is to set them up with…