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:
- Excitation Strategies for Amped and Energized Climbing
- Relaxation Strategies for Calm and Collected Climbing
- How to Manage Tension on Challenging Climbs
- Climb Better by Optimizing Your Arousal and Energy Levels
- T4C Podcast #76 – The Optimal Mindset for Projecting & Sending the Climb!
- Podcast #75 – Increasing Self-Awareness in the Pursuit of Excellence
- Podcast #70 – A System for Achieving Greatly in Climbing…and Beyond!
- Podcast #68 – Anatomy of a Redpoint Project and the “Send Go”
- Episode #65 – Tips & Strategies to Manage Common Climbing Fears – Part 2
- Podcast #62 – Managing Common Climbing Fears – PART 1
View complete list of mental training articles.
Train Body:
- Video: Effective Pinch-Grip Training for Climbers
- 5 Reasons Why Stronger Fingers Equal Better Climbing!
- Training and Nutritional Influence on Connective Tissue Strength & Injury Risk
- Video: Coach Hörst Climbing Training Interview with Dr. Jared Vagy
- Podcasts #71 & #72 – Climbing Training Program Case Studies
- Podcast #69 – 10 Common Training-for-Climbing Mistakes That You Should Avoid!
- 6 Tips to Naturally Strengthen Your Immune System
- An Effective Approach to Climbing Training Through the Holidays!
- Podcast #67 – The Perfect Warm-up Protocol for Optimal Training & Sending!
- Podcast #63 – Interview with Coach Hörst About Climbing Training – Part 1
View complete list of articles on training strength, power, endurance, stamina, and more!
Train Technique & Skill:
- Cognitive Development for Youth Climbers
- Training Cafe #64 – Post-Roadtrip Training and Your Questions Answered!
- Skill Development for Youth Climbers
- Excitation Strategies for Amped and Energized Climbing
- Podcast #79 – 13 Send Tips That Can Make All The Difference In The World!
- Training Cafe #63 – Summer Climbing Conditions and Your Questions Answered!
- Relaxation Strategies for Calm and Collected Climbing
- How Jonathan Siegrist Trains to Crush 5.15 Climbs!
- How to Manage Tension on Challenging Climbs
- Video: Effective Pinch-Grip Training for Climbers
View complete list of articles on training technique and skill.
Train Strategy:
- Podcast #79 – 13 Send Tips That Can Make All The Difference In The World!
- T4C Podcast #77 – Climbing Tactics & Pro Climber Analysis
- Podcast #68 – Anatomy of a Redpoint Project and the “Send Go”
- Podcast #66: 10 Powerful Tips to Climb Harder Boulders and Routes (and Punt Less Often!)
- 10 Do’s and Don’ts for Effective Redpoint Climbing
- Podcast #61 – 5 Strategies for Improving Your Climbing Endurance
- Slowing the Pump Clock – 5 Strategies to Improve Your Climbing Endurance
- Podcast #60 – How to Create “Low-Gravity Days”…and Climb Your Best!
- Training Café #24 – Effective Projecting…and Trusting the Climbing Process!
- Udo Neumann’s Climbing Technique and Movement “Masterclass”
Treat Injury:
- 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
- Everything You Need To Know About Finger Tendons and Injury (Well, almost!)
- Rock Climbing Taping of Finger & Elbow Injuries
- Video: Taking Care of Skin Splits – Jonathan Siegrist Style
- ACT eBook Free Download – Rehab and Prehab Exercise Book for Climbers
- Reducing Risk of Growth Plate Fractures in Youth Climbers
- Must-Do Rotator Cuff Training for Climbers (in 10 Minutes!)
Nutrition & Recovery:
- Training and Nutritional Influence on Connective Tissue Strength & Injury Risk
- Performance Nutrition Through the Lens of Top Pro Climbers
- Slowing the Pump Clock – 5 Strategies to Improve Your Climbing Endurance
- “LIGHT” – A Documentary About Eating Disorders in Climbing
- Training Café #18 – How to Taper Training to Climb Your Very Best!
- Podcast #41: Personalized Nutrition for Training and Performance
- The Truth About Creatine for Climbers
- How to Develop Stronger, Healthier Fingers and Tendons for Climbing
- Video: Geek Climber Q&A on Finger A2 Pulley Injury Recovery
- The Skinny on Optimizing Body Composition to Improve Climbing Performance
Youth Training:
- Cognitive Development for Youth Climbers
- Skill Development for Youth Climbers
- Reducing Risk of Growth Plate Fractures in Youth Climbers
- Youth Climbing Injuries (and Prevention)
- Overview of Youth Training for Climbing
Podcasts:
- Podcast #79 – 13 Send Tips That Can Make All The Difference In The World!
- T4C Podcast #78 – Lattice Training Interview with Eric Hörst
- T4C Podcast #77 – Climbing Tactics & Pro Climber Analysis
- T4C Podcast #76 – The Optimal Mindset for Projecting & Sending the Climb!
- Podcast #75 – Increasing Self-Awareness in the Pursuit of Excellence
- Podcasts #73 & #74 – 40 Ways to Improve Your Training and Climbing!
- Podcasts #71 & #72 – Climbing Training Program Case Studies
- Podcast #70 – A System for Achieving Greatly in Climbing…and Beyond!
- Podcast #69 – 10 Common Training-for-Climbing Mistakes That You Should Avoid!
- Podcast #68 – Anatomy of a Redpoint Project and the “Send Go”
View complete list of training/performance podcasts.
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