In this video podcast, you will learn about the true power of positive thinking—and I’m going to tell you about one climber who best exemplified... Read More
In climbing, your level of maximum strength in the forearm flexor and pulling muscles (of the arms and torso) is a common physical limitation. Gripping... Read More
Hello Eric! I’m getting back into climbing after a fairly long absence (8 years); I began climbing at age 12 and climbed (and competed) at... Read More
Hi Eric, Is strength training and building muscle mass in the lower body detrimental to climbing success? –Kinza (Texas) Hi Kinza, We do train deadlifts... Read More
Here's a forearm extensor muscle warm-up exercise that you've probably not seen before. Using a simple wooden dowel, you and a partner will be able to... Read More
Hi Eric, My first year of climbing I became strong quickly and improved steadily, yet recently I have plateaued. So I’m thinking about doing some... Read More
While many climbers simply pick routes that look good or are highly recommended or considered classic, you can improve your performance and the learning value... Read More
In a recent podcast interview with Neely at TrainingBeta, one topic she asked my opinion on was the amount of time (and number of redpoint... Read More
