Q&A

Round 123

I have climbed indoors and outside a handful of times, and I have thoroughly enjoyed it each time. I’d like to begin some formal training--any... Read More

Round 122

Hey Eric, I have been climbing for about a year and a half, and I frequent the gym at least 4 times per week. I... Read More

Round 121

 Hi Eric, I’m a novice climber (11 months). I train together with a friend following your 4-3-2-1 cycle, and we are both really progressing. We... Read More

Round 120

First of all I’d like to say that I’m a big fan. Unfortunately, for the past year I’ve been struggling to improve my maximum strength,... Read More

Round 119

Hi Eric, I’m doing some research into climbing specific training and I can’t find a definition (and training guidelines) for “power” or “power endurance”, etc.... Read More

Round 118

I’ve just finished my first periodized training cycle, and I am now beginning my second. I’ve realized that I naturally build muscle quite easily, however... Read More

Round 117

I was a basketball player before I started climbing, so I have large, muscular thighs. I’d like to drop some of that muscle mass without... Read More

Round 116

Hi Eric, Can you please give me more info on the ”Stamina Workout” (p.182) in Training for Climbing? Should I be trying to climb, say,... Read More

Round 115

Hi Eric, I've just turned 40 a few months ago, and after 1.5 years of climbing and training, I've managed to reach my first significant... Read More

Round 114

I’m trying to break through a plateau with route climbing and I was hoping you might be able to help. I boulder up to V9... Read More