Rotator Cuff Training- Nicros
Climbing can be really hard on the shoulders. Knowing this, it makes good sense to be proactive about doing exercises to help strengthen the stabilizing muscles that surround the shoulder. "The shoulders are the most movable and unstable joints, and next to the fingers they are the most at-risk body parts for [...]
Your Goal: Boulder Harder
“I am a boulderer and would like to climb two or three grades harder within one year.” How many of you think that? Good news. In this article from climbing.com, Kris Peters presents a year-long program to accomplish just that. The program is geared towards intermediate to advanced climbers and [...]
Freebie Power Endurance Core Workout
Having a strong core is super important for climbing. We all know that. That being said, are you looking for a new workout to try to make your core stronger? Below is a screenshot of one of the core workouts from the Power Endurance Training Program that Kris Peters, one of the top climbing trainers in [...]
The Dangers of Eating Too Little and Climbing Too Much
This post was kindly written by a friend of mine, Meghanne Reburn, who was my nutrition client before she was my friend. Her story is so compelling and educational that I asked her to write it out for you all. Basically, Meghanne took climbing, exercise, and dieting too far and [...]
Campus Boarding- Moon Climbing
Campus Boarding is an excellent tool for improving explosive power and contact strength in the fingers and arms. The moonclimbing.com blog has this article about campus boarding that discusses how to set up a campus board, the different types of grips to use, exercises they recommend, and a rough layout [...]
How to Prevent Climber’s Elbow- ClimbHealthy
Been feeling slight twinges in your elbow? Or have you noticed elbow pain with certain movements, but not always? Check out what the Climbing Doctor has to say about this: "There’s no better way to celebrate your impressive ascent of the pink-taped route at the gym than with an ice-cold [...]
The Day I Sent Golden Gate- EveningSends
"Freeing El Cap is something most climbers want to do when they get to a certain level. The beauty, history, height and hard nature of the climbing make freeing El Cap an ultimate climbing goal. There's nothing else like it." -Hazel Findlay In this awesome article from eveningsends.com, Hazel Findlay, [...]
14.c Evolv Athlete Kai Lightner
Many of you have probably already seen this video. But for those of you who haven't, it's inspiring and worth watching (and re-watching if you've already seen it). Outsidetelevision.com recently released this video of Evolv athlete Kai Lightner. He discovered climbing at age 6 and now at 14 is crushing both [...]
Learn This: How To Climb Finger Cracks
Looking to improve your finger crack climbing skills? Here is a great article from climbing.com that gives pointers on how to use your hands and feet when the crack goes from hand to finger size.... "Cruising the perfect hand crack is a joyous feeling. But when it narrows to fingers, [...]
The Top 5 Bad Gym Habits of Route Climbers
This article was written by Kris Hampton and reposted from his site powercompanyclimbing.com. Kris Hampton is not only our friend and a great climber, but also the author of our 8-week Endurance Training Program (which is worth checking out if you're looking to send longer routes....). Kris Hampton Here he talks [...]