Christopher Schafenacker

Andrea, a conversion van, sports a mobile climbing wall to bring the sport to underserved communities.

Let’s dive into the nitty-gritty of climbing physiology and then discuss training takeaways. This is Part I of a science-based series on how to train smarter to climb better.

Maximum strength training teaches your body to do more with what it already has.

An effective program demands time off the wall. If you can make this time short but effective, you gain hours to get outdoors or rest.

Should climbers strength train for hypertrophy? This is Part II of a science-based series on how to train smarter to climb better.