The Importance of Warming Up for Climbing
You already know that warming up is a crucial part of any sport, and yet, you don't do it or don't do it well enough. Here's why you should.
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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
- 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
- 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
- Aug 14, 2021
- 4 min
Climbing Training, Olympian Style
How do Olympic rock climbers train for the biggest competition of their lives? Here's what we know about their climbing training programs.
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Dovi Hirsch
- Jul 19, 2021
- 3 min
Climbing Training: Drills That Every Rock Climber Should Be Doing
We don't always have time to visit the gym or crag, but there are plenty of climbing training drills we can do at home to stay in shape...
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Dovi Hirsch
- Mar 1, 2021
- 3 min
Pinch Block Training...For More Than Just Pinch Strength
For all the popularity hangboarding has gained in this past year, it is a wonder that the pinch block hasn’t made a stronger showing.
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Dovi Hirsch
- Jan 12, 2021
- 3 min
New Year, New Climbing Training Program: How to Stick with It
January: the worst month of the year on the climber’s calendar. The holiday weight gain is real; lost training days have you out of shape...
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Dovi Hirsch
- Oct 19, 2020
- 3 min
Rock Climbing Workout: Core Strength Edition
Rock climbing is an elegant yet powerful activity, requiring a wide range of differing physical demands. In order to perform vertically...
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