Don’t Fall for the Training Trap
Why most of us shouldn't try to train like Janja Garnbret—or your favorite YouTuber.
Year-round climbing may keep you sharp, but foregoing an "off season" comes at a price.
Why most of us shouldn't try to train like Janja Garnbret—or your favorite YouTuber.
Find more balance and improve your movement
Find more balance and optimize your effort level
The struggle to find balance as a young athlete is real. This is how I interrupted the burnout cycle and fell back in love with climbing.
An op-ed on why pulling on plastic has its shortfalls. Here's what I recommend doing instead.
How to train and stay in good climbing shape while living on the road, whether you’re van-lifing it, dirtbagging it, or sailing across the ocean.
10 tips anyone can use to push their boarding grade
Coach and elite climber Cameron Hörst explains why climbers might not be strong enough for their project–and what training they should be doing instead.
Coach and elite climber Cameron Hörst highlights three all-too-common hang ups for sport climbers—and how to train them away.
When your kiddo mentions a sore finger that’s been hurting for days, take special note: kids aren’t immune to climbing injuries—and, in some cases, are even predisposed to them.
Cameron Hörst highlights two common hiccups in multi-session projecting—and how you can put them to bed.
“I basically had a personal trainer!” our reviewer raved. “I don’t know what else I could’ve even asked for.”
Neil Gresham is an elite climber and coach, but he specializes in training V2-V6 mortals.
Stop using split tips as an excuse to not send your project. Learn how Molly Mitchell, Cameron Hörst, and Genevive Walker protect their skin while climbing.
Coach and elite climber Cameron Hörst explains how boulderers in the V3-V9 range should train for the blocks.
Coach and 5.15 climber Cameron Hörst explains why—and how—climbers should perform a self-assessment protocol.
Coach and 5.15 climber Cameron Hörst explains how to develop a training program for 5.10-5.13 climbers.
This eight-phase (12-month) training series will present specific workouts based on the principles of periodization. Each six-week segment will build upon the previous one.
We’ve outlined three different levels of home setup ranging from budget-friendly to pricey.
As a part of a new series, we’re interviewing pros and joes about the things they wish they knew before beginning climbing.
Everyone is different, but these training precepts seem to stick no matter who you are or what your goals are.
Don't wait until they start to ache.
Welcome to CLIMBING's 12-month training plan. This eight-phase series will present specific workouts based on the principles of periodization, a proven approach to training that results in peak performance. Each six-week segment will build upon the previous with the end result being a better, stronger climbing machine—you. Now, get started!
Most climbing gyms have a weight room. Let’s talk about how to best utilize yours.
This circuit is designed to strengthen injury-prone areas and weak spots in a quick 15 minutes.
These three hangboarding exercises work strength, endurance, and injury prevention, and can be adapted for climbers of all levels.
Here's what you need to know to get stronger without getting injured.
Welcome to the Climbing's yearlong training plan. This eight-phase series will present specific workouts based on the principles of periodization, a proven approach to training that results in peak performance. Each six-week segment will build upon the previous with the end result being a better, stronger climbing machine—you.
Welcome to the Climbing's yearlong training plan. This eight-phase series will present specific workouts based on the principles of periodization, a proven approach to training that results in peak performance. Each six-week segment will build upon the previous with the end result being a better, stronger climbing machine—you.