How to Train for Rock Climbing in 60 Minutes or Less
by Christopher Schafenacker Yes, to climb like the pros you need to train like the pros. However, if you’re reading articles about how to...
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Dovi Hirsch
- Jun 1, 2022
- 3 min
Keep Sending All Season: Training for Climbing During Climbing Season
by Christopher Schafenacker Training for climbing is cyclical. You can’t train the same set of abilities ad infinitum without getting...
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Dovi Hirsch
- May 12, 2022
- 3 min
Yes, You Need Rest Days & Here's How to Spend Them
by Christopher Schafenacker You know that it’s rest—not training—that makes you stronger, so you do take rest days…but you probably don’t...
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Dovi Hirsch
- May 5, 2022
- 3 min
Get Off the Plateau: Stop Spinning Your Wheels and Start Sending
by Christopher Schafenacker Climb long enough and you’ll hit a plateau. For some, progression stalls after months, for others it’s years....
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Dovi Hirsch
- Apr 18, 2022
- 4 min
Cross Training for Climbing: Making the Most of Unconventional Rock Climbing Workouts
by Christopher Schafenacker If you follow this blog, you know that the best training for climbing is climbing itself. Ours is a...
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Dovi Hirsch
- Apr 7, 2022
- 3 min
As Rock Climbing Grows in Popularity, We Can Do Better…on All Fronts
by Christopher Schafenacker Climbing has hit its awkward teenager stage. In the last few years, our sport has experienced a growth spurt...
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Dovi Hirsch
- Mar 21, 2022
- 3 min
Don't Let Leg Strength Hold You Back: 3 Leg Workouts for Climbers
Many people believe that leg workouts for climbers aren’t a prerequisite for crushing hard…and yet the science says otherwise.
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Dovi Hirsch
- Feb 26, 2022
- 3 min
Mental Health Benefits of Rock Climbing: It's More Than Just a Good Workout
The mental health benefits of rock climbing are many, helping reduce the symptoms of depression and increase our sense of self-efficacy.
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Dovi Hirsch
- Feb 20, 2022
- 3 min
Benefits of a Portable Hangboard: Getting Stronger, Warming Up, and More...
The benefits of a portable hangboard include getting stronger, and warming up smarter. How else does a portable hangboard benefit you?
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Dovi Hirsch
- Feb 5, 2022
- 3 min
When to Start Hangboarding (and Which Hangboard Routine to Start With...)
Knowing when to start hangboarding—and when to lay off an existing hangboard routing—is key to injury prevention for climbers.
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Dovi Hirsch
- Jan 27, 2022
- 3 min
Safety Over Strength: Essential Climbing Skills for Safety
Rule #1 of training for climbing is: don't get hurt. The same should be true for climbing outside. Learn these essential safety skills...
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Dovi Hirsch
- Jan 11, 2022
- 3 min
What Can You ACTUALLY Accomplish on a Home Climbing Wall?
What can you ACTUALLY accomplish on a home climbing wall? Home climbing wall workouts can be surprisingly effective—and surprisingly hard!
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Dovi Hirsch
- Dec 29, 2021
- 3 min
4 (Realistic) New Year's Resolutions for Rock Climbers
Yeah, we all want to "get stronger" and "send harder." Try one of these 4 (realistic) New Year's resolutions for improved climbing in 2022.
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Dovi Hirsch
- Dec 11, 2021
- 3 min
Kilter Board Training vs. Tension Board Training
Kilter board training and Tension board training both have their place in climbing training. Learn the benefits of each training board...
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Dovi Hirsch
- Dec 6, 2021
- 3 min
Christmas Gifts for Rock Climbers: The Definitive 2021 Gift Guide
Nothing makes a climber happier than more climbing gear. Here is a guide to this season's hottest gifts for rock climbers.
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Dovi Hirsch
- Nov 29, 2021
- 3 min
Rock Climbing Exercises to Build Core Strength
Rock climbing exercises to build core strength should be a cornerstone of any well-rounded climbing training program.
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Dovi Hirsch
- Nov 7, 2021
- 3 min
Exercise for Climbing: The Importance of Yoga for Rock Climbers
As any climber that has been in the game for long enough knows, healthy shoulders, robust stabilizers, and flexibility are crucial...
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Dovi Hirsch
- Oct 31, 2021
- 3 min
Climbing Endurance Training: Essential Knowledge to Keep You Climbing for Longer
Climbing endurance training is probably our sport’s most common—and most misunderstood—training modality...
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Dovi Hirsch
- Oct 15, 2021
- 3 min
Are You Overtraining? The Answer Is Probably Yes
Here’s the thing: strength gains happen while resting, not training, and so if you don’t do enough of the former, you simply won’t improve.
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Dovi Hirsch
- Oct 4, 2021
- 4 min
Climbing Wall Training: Lock-Off Strength
Step up your climbing wall training program with exercises dedicated to improving lock-off strength. Get the hangboard workout here...
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