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Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson (normally $10) www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow Coach Nate Drolet joins me to break down the big send, including: Timeline of days on the proj Puppydog vs Bulldog Major difference makers Physical prep Mental prep Was this limit? What's next - BIG THANKS TO TH...

Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson (normally $10) www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - Elite Climber, weekend warrior, and Philosophy Professor, Bill Ramsey, explores: His early days with Alan Watts Moving to Vegas for year-round climbing Climbing 30 5.14s after age 40 Climbing three 5.14s (so far) ...

Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson (normally $10) www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow Andrew Bisharat and Chris Kalous (along with a surprise guest) join to explore: Climbing gym culture of the 90s Trends in corporate vs independent gyms Which gyms prepare climbers better for real rock A case against ...

Join The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available! https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow Grip Master and Boulder Crusher, Yves Gravelle, explores: Which grip training pays off most for climbing Is a hang board all climbers need? How to make a $3 forearm trainer Eccentric vs isometric training Why half crimp may not be the best to train Minimal edge vs heavier hangs ...

Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson (normally $10) www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - Elite climber Mike Boyd explores: The formula for rapid learning His biggest mistake when he was a new climber How to get better at failure Avoiding “junk mileage” when learning a new skill The 40-minute rule for...

Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson (normally $10) www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow Weekend Warrior Dusty Millar is making it work! In this thoughtful convo we explore: Pros and Cons of a 7-on 7-off off schedule Shift work Training without a climbing gym Yoga for climbing (and life) Getting better ...

Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson (normally $10) www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow Coach Nate Drolet is back for another thoughtful conversation, including: Reflecting on his recent Hueco Tanks trip Climbing while injured Collecting rejections like Stephen King Are gym boulders too tall? The probl...

Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson (normally $10) www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - Pro Climber, Ethan Salvo, explores: His rapid ascent from V1 to V16 in just 7 years Specific training for Lucid Dreaming Adapting strength for his style Being weak on a 20mm edge When to commit to beta on a proje...

Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson (normally $10) www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow In this episode focused on all things wrists, Dr. Tyler Nelson brings the science and application, covering: Why there’s been a steady rise of wrist injuries in climbers How to train up wrist flexion strength to perfor...

Join The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available! https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow In this Pro Clinic, climbing coach and dyno master Charlie Schreiber explores: The 5 pillars of mastering dynos The #1 issue that holds climbers back by up to 4 grades Beginner dyno training program Managing fear of injury The power of keeping a dyno journal Which specific setups...

Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson (normally $10) www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow Weekend Warrior, Sara Berg, explores: How to fit climbing sessions into a very busy work and life schedule Dealing with injury and setbacks after having kids Working with Natasha Barnes on strength training Working w...

Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson (normally $10) www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow Anna Hazelnutt is back with another Crag Chat packed with laughs, musings, updates, struggles, beta, and whatever else is on our minds, including: The ups and downs of a climbing injury Training legs and core The rad c...

Join The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available! https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - Elite climber, Tim Emmett, explores: The moments surrounding the send of Era Vella (9a) Dealing with relentless failure Overcoming countless injuries and setbacks 8 years of effort and commitment Being his fittest and strongest at age 51 The invisible costs of taking on a huge ...

Join The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available! https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow Coach Kevin Cuckovich from Kilter joins to discuss: Results from my Kilter reassessment Improvements in strength and movement Struggles in beta and commitment Plans for doubling my hold set Going steeper and harder next block V8+ projecting schedule Should I set a replica? Off-...

Join The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available! https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow In this Pro Clinic, Dr. Tyler Nelson digs into recent scientific studies to explore: What 'masters athletes' can do to maintain or build strength Why losing strength with age is not inevitable How to maintain strong tendons with age How to get strong without getting big What young...

Join The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available! https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - In this episode, pro climber Ethan Pringle explores: Dealing with discomfort Releasing mental baggage Struggling with self-image Prioritizing outdoor climbing over indoor training What he and Sharma have in common Going back for unfinished business Goals for Meltdown and La Ra...

Casually reflecting on my training, performance, and experimentation for the month, including: Recap of November goals (hits and misses) Learnings from my second 12c What being "board strong" has meant for my route climbing What it took to send 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d in the past 6 weeks My first session on Bulldog boulder (V6 / V8) How I'm adjusting my training during this performance window The fear factor of trying higher moves on a boulder Patron questions December goals Thank you s...

Join The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available! https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow In this special Listener Q&A episode, Coach Tom Randall explores: Improving endurance by getting stronger How to self assess weaknesses Is there such thing as “active rest”? Developing beginner crack skills Periodization for gym climbers Which crack size is the best to train Wha...

Join The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available! https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - In this skin care masterclass, Mads Bülow Duus from Nature Climbing and Justin Brown from Rhino Skin Solutions cover: Why skin care can be the difference maker What bad climbing skin looks like What good climbing skin looks like How to bring skin humidity down How to to bring sk...

Join The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available! https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow In this episode of the Weekend Warrior series, busy-dad climber Joey Churchman joins to discuss: How he broke into new grades on just 3 hours per week at the gym Tall-climber struggles (he's 6' 6.5") Big gains using a training app to stay focused and efficient From avoiding system ...

Casually reflecting on my training, performance, and experimentation for the month, including: Recap of October goals (hits and misses) Learnings from sending my second 12d How I'm adjusting my training as I get into outdoor season Why general goals don't seem to be working for me Climbing fast like Hamish McArthur How I structure my week to fit in work, family, and climbing Patron questions November goals Thank you so much for supporting me. I love hearing what you're up to, so feel fr...

Join The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available! https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow In this Pro Clinic, Dr. David Spiegel of Stanford University School of Medicine and founder of Reveri discusses: What hypnosis is and isn't How to access flow state more often Using self-hypnosis to manage fear of falling How to reduce the pain response on and off route Breaking b...

Join The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available! https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow In this latest installment of the Road To series, Coach Nate Drolet joins to explore: Are bouldering and route climbing goals at odds? Why having endurance can help with board climbing and bouldering What he recommends for my training schedule this season The risk of trying to peak...

Join The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available! https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - Emily Harrington, Kai Lightner, and Anna Hazelnutt team up for a live podcast from iconic Miguel's Pizza to kick off Rocktoberfest! We grab a slice and a beer, then dive into: Memories from first trip to the Red How to work through the mental discomfort of pump Fear of falling and...