Here’s a partial archive of training articles—I hope you find them valuable! This knowledge base will be ever expanding, so join the T4C mailing list (right column) to get monthly updates on the latest site features.
Train Mind:
- Effective Goal Setting for Climbing
- 6 Concentration Drills to Improve Your Climbing Focus
- Mastering Climbing Movement with Proprioception and “Process Feedback”
- Overcoming the Fear of Failure
- 4 Tips for Becoming a “Head Strong” Climber
- T4C Podcast #87: The Making of a “Surprise” Hardest-Ever Send! (and the question “Why do we climb?”)
- Simple Formula for Success (In Anything!)
- How to Train Optimally…and Become a Maximum Climber
- Self-Discipline & Commitment: The Great Equalizers
- Aging Is (Mostly) A State of Body – Staying Fit into Your 40s, 50s and Beyond!
View complete list of mental training articles.
Train Body:
- Advanced Hangboard Training Techniques for Developing Finger Strength
- The Best Climbing Exercise You’re Not Doing: The Scapular Pull-up!
- Tall Beta: Hacks for Tall Climbers to Make the Most of Their Height
- At-Home Exercises for Climbers
- Podcast #90: Training to Climb Your Best This “Send Season”!
- Shorty Beta: Hacks for Short Climbers to Maximize Their Reach
- 5 Training Tips to Climb Effectively
- Training with Long-Duration Isometric Exercises
- How to Develop Stronger Fingers and Tendons for Climbing
- Effective Climbing Workouts via the “SAID Principle” of Training
View complete list of articles on training strength, power, endurance, stamina, and more!
Train Technique & Skill:
- Climb More Creatively with Alex Megos’ Stretching Routine
- Podcast #92 – Research Update: Finger Injuries, RED-S, and More from the Climbing Medicine Symposium
- Effective Goal Setting for Climbing
- Advanced Hangboard Training Techniques for Developing Finger Strength
- Develop Fantastic Footwork with Heel-Hook and Toe-Hook Technique
- How Jordan Cannon Trained to Send the Trango Tower
- Podcast #91 – Climbing Your First 5.13a (Ryan Devlin Consult #2)
- Training Cafe #73 – Training Now for Peak Fall Season Performance
- The Best Climbing Exercise You’re Not Doing: The Scapular Pull-up!
- Tall Beta: Hacks for Tall Climbers to Make the Most of Their Height
View complete list of articles on training technique and skill.
Train Strategy:
- Podcast #91 – Climbing Your First 5.13a (Ryan Devlin Consult #2)
- Slowing the Pump Clock: 5 Strategies to Improve Your Climbing Endurance
- Tips for an Effective First Effort on a Climbing Project
- T4C Podcast #87: The Making of a “Surprise” Hardest-Ever Send! (and the question “Why do we climb?”)
- How Coach Eric Hörst (Quickly) Sent Kaleidoscope, 5.13c, After Injury
- Projecting 101 – 6 Tips to Sending Your Project!
- The “10-4″ Rule for Projecting Sport Climbs
- Cameron Hörst’s Proven Strategy for Endurance Training
- Simple Formula for Success (In Anything!)
- Aerobic Versus Anaerobic Training for Climbing: Beat the Burn and Climb All Day!
Treat Injury:
- Podcast #92 – Research Update: Finger Injuries, RED-S, and More from the Climbing Medicine Symposium
- Reducing Risk of Growth Plate Fractures in Youth Climbers
- Benefits of Supplemental Protein for Climbers
- Training Cafe #70 – Training Around Injuries and Your Questions Answered!
- Youth Climbing Injuries (and Prevention)
- Finger Warm-Ups for Better Climbing (with Reduced Injured Risk)
- Training and Nutritional Influence on Connective Tissue Strength & Injury Risk
- Video: Coach Hörst Climbing Training Interview with Dr. Jared Vagy
- 6 Tips to Naturally Strengthen Your Immune System
- Treating “Climber’s Elbow” – Rehab and Prehab Protocol
Nutrition & Recovery:
- Hydration Tips for Hot Crag Days
- How to Develop Stronger Fingers and Tendons for Climbing
- Podcast #89: How Often Should You “Rest Day” While on a Climbing Roadtrip
- Slowing the Pump Clock: 5 Strategies to Improve Your Climbing Endurance
- Benefits of Supplemental Protein for Climbers
- Overnight Recovery Tactics for Weekend Warriors
- The Truth About Caffeine for Climbing Performance
- Fueling for Sending with Amity Warme, Climbing Dietitian
- Self-Care for Routesetters: Nutrition Tactics
- Podcast #81 – Boulder & Crag Day Climbing Nutrition for Peak Performance
Youth Training:
- Reducing Risk of Growth Plate Fractures in Youth Climbers
- Youth Climbing Injuries (and Prevention)
- Age-Appropriate Strength Training for Youth Climbers
- Cognitive Development for Youth Climbers
- Skill Development for Youth Climbers
- Overview of Youth Training for Climbing
Podcasts:
- Podcast #92 – Research Update: Finger Injuries, RED-S, and More from the Climbing Medicine Symposium
- Podcast #91 – Climbing Your First 5.13a (Ryan Devlin Consult #2)
- Podcast #90: Training to Climb Your Best This “Send Season”!
- Podcast #89: How Often Should You “Rest Day” While on a Climbing Roadtrip
- Podcast #88: The Differences Between Bouldering and Sport Climbing (and the Training Implications for Each)
- T4C Podcast #87: The Making of a “Surprise” Hardest-Ever Send! (and the question “Why do we climb?”)
- T4C Podcast #86: The Road to 5.13a – A Personalized Training Strategy with Ryan Devlin
- Podcast #85: Will Running (and Other Cardio Exercise) Help Your Climbing?
- Podcast #84: The Role of Genetics in Climbing Performance & What It Means for You
- Podcast #83: Training (and Life) “Edits” to Climb Better & Achieve More Greatly
View complete list of training/performance podcasts.
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