To Hang or Not to Hang: The Pros and Cons of Hangboarding vs. No-Hanging
by Christopher Schafenacker Ok, first things first: any climber who wants to climb as hard as their genetic potential will allow needs to...
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Dovi Hirsch
Aug 10, 20223 min read
Strength vs. Technique: When to Train What...and How
by Christopher Schafenacker Here we go again. Strength vs. technique is a debate as old as the rocks we climb, and yet folks continue...
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Dovi Hirsch
Jun 27, 20223 min read
Not Psyched on the Setting? 4 Ways to Train on Uninspiring Gym Routes
Here are five tips for rock climbing in a gym when the setting is a little uninspiring.
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Dovi Hirsch
Jun 8, 20224 min read
How to Train for Rock Climbing in 60 Minutes or Less
by Christopher Schafenacker Yes, to climb like the pros you need to train like the pros. However, if you’re reading articles about how to...
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Dovi Hirsch
Jun 1, 20223 min read
Keep Sending All Season: Training for Climbing During Climbing Season
by Christopher Schafenacker Training for climbing is cyclical. You can’t train the same set of abilities ad infinitum without getting...
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Dovi Hirsch
May 5, 20223 min read
Get Off the Plateau: Stop Spinning Your Wheels and Start Sending
by Christopher Schafenacker Climb long enough and you’ll hit a plateau. For some, progression stalls after months, for others it’s years....
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Dovi Hirsch
Apr 18, 20224 min read
Cross Training for Climbing: Making the Most of Unconventional Rock Climbing Workouts
by Christopher Schafenacker If you follow this blog, you know that the best training for climbing is climbing itself. Ours is a...
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Dovi Hirsch
Feb 20, 20223 min read
Benefits of a Portable Hangboard: Getting Stronger, Warming Up, and More...
The benefits of a portable hangboard include getting stronger, and warming up smarter. How else does a portable hangboard benefit you?
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Dovi Hirsch
Jan 27, 20223 min read
Safety Over Strength: Essential Climbing Skills for Safety
Rule #1 of training for climbing is: don't get hurt. The same should be true for climbing outside. Learn these essential safety skills...
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Dovi Hirsch
Jan 11, 20223 min read
What Can You ACTUALLY Accomplish on a Home Climbing Wall?
What can you ACTUALLY accomplish on a home climbing wall? Home climbing wall workouts can be surprisingly effective—and surprisingly hard!
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Dovi Hirsch
Dec 29, 20213 min read
4 (Realistic) New Year's Resolutions for Rock Climbers
Yeah, we all want to "get stronger" and "send harder." Try one of these 4 (realistic) New Year's resolutions for improved climbing in 2022.
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Dovi Hirsch
Dec 11, 20213 min read
Kilter Board Training vs. Tension Board Training
Kilter board training and Tension board training both have their place in climbing training. Learn the benefits of each training board...
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Dovi Hirsch
Oct 31, 20213 min read
Climbing Endurance Training: Essential Knowledge to Keep You Climbing for Longer
Climbing endurance training is probably our sport’s most common—and most misunderstood—training modality...
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Dovi Hirsch
Oct 15, 20213 min read
Are You Overtraining? The Answer Is Probably Yes
Here’s the thing: strength gains happen while resting, not training, and so if you don’t do enough of the former, you simply won’t improve.
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Dovi Hirsch
Oct 4, 20214 min read
Climbing Wall Training: Lock-Off Strength
Step up your climbing wall training program with exercises dedicated to improving lock-off strength. Get the hangboard workout here...
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Dovi Hirsch
Sep 14, 20213 min read
5 Reasons Why A Freestanding Hangboard Frame is Juuuust Right
The freestanding hangboard has emerged as the Goldilocks solution for those without the space or resources to mount a home climbing wall.
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Dovi Hirsch
Aug 30, 20214 min read
Which At-Home Climbing Training Gear is Right For You?
What climbing training gear is right for your space and climbing goals? Learn your options in this climbing training focused blog.
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Dovi Hirsch
Aug 14, 20214 min read
Climbing Training, Olympian Style
How do Olympic rock climbers train for the biggest competition of their lives? Here's what we know about their climbing training programs.
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Dovi Hirsch
Jul 19, 20213 min read
Climbing Training: Drills That Every Rock Climber Should Be Doing
We don't always have time to visit the gym or crag, but there are plenty of climbing training drills we can do at home to stay in shape...
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Dovi Hirsch
Jul 5, 20213 min read
How to Stay in Peak Climbing Shape While Traveling
Climbing trips are bad for your climbing. Learn how to maintain your rock climbing training program, while on the road...
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