This page is a handpicked selection of climbing training resources that will help you on your training journey. It will be constantly updated with the latest most applicable articles, so check back frequently.
Intro to Training for Bouldering -Climb Strong
Bouldering is hard. Nothing new there. So, considering that bouldering is a hard version of rock climbing, doesn't it make sense that training for it should be different than for route climbing? But what is [...]
How To Warm Up For A Bouldering Session
This post was written by Seth Lytton, co-runner of TrainingBeta, training fanatic, and a pretty strong rock climber. He thinks warming up is important and I tend to agree with him, so here's how to [...]
Power and Strength: What They Are and How to Train Them
Power and Strength These two terms are commonly, and incorrectly, used interchangeably in the climbing community. This is a very clear cut, simple explanation about what each is and how best to train them. • Strength [...]
Quick, Cheap and Easy Assisted Weight System for Hangboard Training
Having the ability to either add weight or take weight off when you're hangboard training can be a huge help in advancing your training. Wondering how to set up a system to be able to do that? This [...]
4×4’s – What They Are & How To Do Them
4x4's - What They Are & How To Do Them The point of 4x4’s is to increase your ability to climb through a pump and improve your general fitness. Basically, it's a way to increase [...]
The Way of the Iron Fist- Forearm Training
Have you ever considered using rice in your training program? Kinda weird sounding right? As it turns out, using a rice bucket is actually a really handy, simple tool for strengthening your forearms and fingers, and [...]