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:
- Mastering Climbing Movement with Proprioception and “Process Feedback”
- Overcoming the Fear of Failure
- Shauna Coxsey Training for 2020 Olympics
- 4 Tips for Becoming a “Head Strong” Climber
- Heart of a Champion…and Strength of a Female Terminator!
- Podcast #37: The 8 Superpowers of the Very Best Climbers
- Attitude is Everything! (Well, almost.)
- How to Train Optimally…and Become a Maximum Climber
- Podcast #32: Success Strategies for Peak Performance!
- Simple Formula for Extreme Success (In Anything!)
View complete list of mental training articles.
Train Body:
- Effective Climbing Workouts via the “SAID Principle” of Training
- Project-Specific Training with Indoor Simulator Problems
- The Skinny on Optimizing Body Composition to Improve Climbing Performance
- Shauna Coxsey Training for 2020 Olympics
- Daily “Protective Training” Protocol for Stronger Finger Tendons and Pulleys
- Podcast #36: Training to Increase Tendon Strength, Muscle Power, and Connective Tissue Health!
- 4-Minute Plank Training for Increased Core Strength and Endurance
- Podcast #35: Ask Coach Hörst (Round 5)
- Hangboard Finger Training – The 7/3 Repeater Protocol
- How to Develop Stronger, Healthier Fingers and Tendons for Climbing
View complete list of articles on training strength, power, endurance, stamina, and more!
Train Technique & Skill:
- Effective Climbing Workouts via the “SAID Principle” of Training
- Podcast #40: Blood Flow Restriction Training for Climbers
- Project-Specific Training with Indoor Simulator Problems
- Rotpunkt: Alex Megos and the Art of the Redpoint (Trailer)
- Introducing Entralpi Finger Strength Testing and Training Force Plate
- Video: Geek Climber Q&A on Finger A2 Pulley Injury Recovery
- The Skinny on Optimizing Body Composition to Improve Climbing Performance
- Podcast #39: Climbing Injuries – A Perfect Storm Brewing…
- Mastering Climbing Movement with Proprioception and “Process Feedback”
- Overcoming the Fear of Failure
View complete list of articles on training technique and skill.
Train Strategy:
- Projecting 101 – 6 Tips to Sending Your Project!
- The “10-4 Rule” for Projecting Sport Climbs (and Steady Improvement!)
- 10 Do’s & Don’ts for Effective Redpointing
- Video: Training for the Crux
- Simple Formula for Extreme Success (In Anything!)
- Conceptual Model for Maximum-Difficulty Sport Climbing
- Performance Analysis of Adam Ondra’s Breakthrough Ascent of the World’s First 5.15d/9c
- What You Can Learn from Margo Hayes’ Send of Biography (5.15a)!
- Podcast #14: Performance Tips for Weekend Warriors
- Effectiveness of “Dangling Arm” and “G-Tox” Recovery Techniques
Treat Injury:
- Podcast #40: Blood Flow Restriction Training for Climbers
- Video: Geek Climber Q&A on Finger A2 Pulley Injury Recovery
- Podcast #39: Climbing Injuries – A Perfect Storm Brewing…
- Daily “Protective Training” Protocol for Stronger Finger Tendons and Pulleys
- Benefits of Supplemental Protein for Climbers
- Collagen for Climbers — Latest Research Supports!
- Podcast #36: Training to Increase Tendon Strength, Muscle Power, and Connective Tissue Health!
- Podcast #34: A Revolution in Finger Training for Climbers
- Podcast #33: Intro to Training for Stronger Tendons and Ligaments
- Introducing PhysiVāntage — Research-Based Supplements for Climbers!
Nutrition & Recovery:
- Video: Geek Climber Q&A on Finger A2 Pulley Injury Recovery
- The Skinny on Optimizing Body Composition to Improve Climbing Performance
- Podcast #39: Climbing Injuries – A Perfect Storm Brewing…
- Benefits of Supplemental Protein for Climbers
- Collagen for Climbers — Latest Research Supports!
- How to Develop Stronger, Healthier Fingers and Tendons for Climbing
- Podcast #34: A Revolution in Finger Training for Climbers
- Podcast #33: Intro to Training for Stronger Tendons and Ligaments
- Introducing PhysiVāntage — Research-Based Supplements for Climbers!
- The Truth About Caffeine and Climbing Performance
Youth Training:
- Reducing Risk of Growth Plate Fractures in Youth Climbers
- Youth Climbing Injuries (and Prevention)
- Overview of Youth Training for Climbing
- Youth Climbers – Skill Development
- Youth Climbers – Cognitive Development
- Age-Appropriate Strength Training for Youth Climbers
Podcasts:
- Podcast #40: Blood Flow Restriction Training for Climbers
- Podcast #39: Climbing Injuries – A Perfect Storm Brewing…
- Podcast #38: Ask Coach Hörst (Round 6)
- Podcast #37: The 8 Superpowers of the Very Best Climbers
- Podcast #36: Training to Increase Tendon Strength, Muscle Power, and Connective Tissue Health!
- Podcast #35: Ask Coach Hörst (Round 5)
- Podcast #34: A Revolution in Finger Training for Climbers
- Podcast #33: Intro to Training for Stronger Tendons and Ligaments
- Podcast #32: Success Strategies for Peak Performance!
- Podcast #31: Hangboard Training Guidelines, Pro Tips, and Research
View complete list of training/performance podcasts.
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