Rock and Ice – Heel Hook Exercises
When used properly, a heel hook is a great technique for using your legs to take some weight off your hands. Solid heel hooks can make even the worst hand holds usable as they can take the majority of your [...]
Training with an Injury
In the last two years, I've broken my leg and had to take 3-months off climbing due to a finger injury. Currently, I feel like the thing I'm best at is getting back into good climbing form after injuries. However, [...]
Nicholas Kuhl – Returning to Climbing After a Traumatic Back Injury
We talk a lot about how most climbing injuries are preventable. While this statement is definitely true, it pertains mostly to overuse injuries and doesn't account for the fact that climbing has some inherent dangers. Injuries that are the result [...]
The Climbing Doctor: Pulley Injuries Explained Part II
Pulley injuries happen. It's unfortunate, but somewhat unavoidable if you climb for long enough. Not too long ago we shared an article from Dr. Jared Vagys website, The Climbing Doctor, by Doctor of Physical Therapy Matt DeStefano. In this first [...]
Transcript Highlight: Dr. Jared Vagy on Muscle Activation Exercises
While we have definitely learned a lot about how to effectively train for climbing, from a sports science perspective, climbing is still far behind lots of other mainstream sports. We can't catch up overnight (research takes time!), but one of [...]
Climbing Magazine: 7 Stretches for Climbing Road Trips
If you're a dedicated climber, then you've almost definitely driven long distances to climb. While road trips are exciting and super fun, long periods in the car can leave you feeling stiff, sore, and ready for a rest day. But, [...]