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
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
One of the greatest training-for-climbing hits is Hypergravity Isolation Training (aka H.I.T.), an advanced protocol for training maximum grip strength. Not to be confused with... Read More
The HIT workout trains six basic grip positions for maximum finger strength. The grips trained are crimp, pinch, open hand, and the three “teams” of two-finger grips.... Read More
When climbers talk about “power”, they are typically referring to the need to a make quick, strenuous reach or a lunge on steep terrain--this type... Read More
Campus Training (CT) is the gold standard for developing contact strength and upper-body power. CT is also extremely stressful and, thus, not appropriate for beginner,... Read More
Developed nearly 25 years ago by the late Wolfgang Güllich, Campus Training (CT) has become a fundamental training technique for intermediate to advanced climbers specializing... Read More
In working with hundreds of climbers over the past five years, I've discovered that an increasing number are investing a significant amount of training time on... Read More
This is the third in a 4-part series on developing greater, more complete core strength. Simply doing ordinary Crunches isn't going to get the job... Read More
