Training Plan

Steep approaches, weighty loads, and full days make climbing in the alpine a serious affair. Likewise, climbers with big alpine goals should take their training seriously.

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!

Three fun and easy exercises that will work strength and reinforce technique.

At last, a comprehensive training plan from professional climbing coach Neil Gresham. This program guides you through the entire year and everyone can do it regardless of age, ability or experience.

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.

15 minutes to strong shoulders, a stable core, and fewer injuries

We gathered ten of the best articles about age published in Rock and Ice and Climbing in the last few years. Together, they can help you stay engaged with the sport well into your golden years.

Climbing is a skill sport and simply working on your technique can improve your ability more than any fingerboard workout. Here's how to style your way to the next grade.

Tired of failing on single moves because you lack the power to do them? Then this power program is for you.

Robyn Erbesfield-Raboutou's 4-week plan will prepare you for those wicked overhangs.

This guide from professional climber Tom Randall will help you create an effective and realistic training plan at home.

Top climbing coach Dave Wahl's 90 day training program will turn you into a thin-climbing monster during quarantine, and build strength for powerful pressing and compression moves.

Fight the pump by building up your power endurance.

Check out Climbing Staff's author page.