Those of you who climb offwidths know how physically demanding it can be on your entire body. You also know that training for offwidths requires a different strategy than just doing pitches at the gym. This article from climbing.com can help you get started with your training strategy….
“All athletic movement starts at the hips and core; strong hips equal a strong athlete. Plus, shoulders are the most sophisticated joints in the body; they have a crazy-wide range of motion and need to be strong at any and all weird angles for the extreme movements required in offwidths.”
-Brad Jackson (offwidth climber and physical trainer at Summit Strength Training in Ft. Collins, CO)
This article gives you an overview of how to structure your offwidth training. It discusses how to train (both strength and endurance), gives recommended exercises (for upper and lower body), shares tips (such as try the exercises unilaterally (using one side of the body) which relates better to climbing), and includes a sample workout week.
So if you’re looking to go to battle with an offwidth in the future, give this article a read. Learn how to better structure your training for offwidths to train smarter, harder and see true gains…..
CLICK HERE: Prepare for Battle: Training for Offwidths
(photo courtesy of climbing.com)
