Here’s Why Some “Weak” People Climb Harder Than Some “Strong” People
Learn to use your legs, because finger strength is useless on its own.
Climbing Movement
Why Improve Your Balance? It Helps You Use More Strength
From the print archive: "Having one leg created new balance points, and understanding them was crucial for progressing to the point where I am able to climb routes now that I wasn’t able to climb pre-accident."
Topouts are Hard to Train in Gyms. But You Still Need to Master Them.
Check out David Flanagan's author page.
The Six Drills Pro Climbers Use to Stay Relaxed on the Wall
How do top climbers stay so relaxed, precise, and controlled in their movements, right up to the point where they fall? Here's where to start.
Getting Strong is Half the Battle. But Don’t Forget the Other Half.
If you can do a one-arm (or ten) but only boulder V7, it's time to train the technical side of climbing.
Prevent Injuries Before They Even Start: How to Perform a Movement Screen
We are more susceptible to injuries the longer we climb. Follow this movement screen to understand when and how to push your training load.
7 Simple Drills To Improve Your Footwork
How you use your feet is actually more important than being strong. Don't believe it? Try climbing without your feet. Propel yourself upwards with more ease by dialing in your footwork with these expert tips.
Thinking Body, Dancing Mind: How to Enhance Your Movement Efficiency
Check out Si Moore's author page.
Muscle Memory: How To Get The Body and Mind Working Together, With Paige Claassen
Check out Paige Claassen's author page.
Livestream: Coach Dave Wahl on Finishing Climbing Moves
Check out Climbing Staff's author page.
Get Better, Not Stronger: Improve Your Pacing
Check out Rob Pizem's author page.
Re-Gram: 8 Epic Climbing Moves, Submitted by Our Readers
Check out Climbing Staff's author page.
Outside Elbow Pain (Part 5): Correct Your Movement
Check out Dr. Jared Vagy's author page.
Learn to Master Roof Climbing
Mitigate fear and pull roofs like a pro