Tag Archives: power

Climbing Plyometrics

Posted on December 29, 2011 by admin

Over the last few years my climbing style has become mainly static. In a bid to improve my ability to throw for those distant holds I have started doing double handed rebounds on the campus board. So for example you … Continue reading →

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Creatine for Climbers

Posted on December 22, 2011 by admin

Creatine is a supplement that is used extensively with power athletes and body builders. The use with rock climbers is relatively uncommon due to the side effects of water retention resulting in weight gain of 1 to 2 kilo’s. I … Continue reading →

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Strength training for climbers

Posted on December 13, 2011 by admin

Sitting her with a serious case of man flu I thought I would add a post describing what I should be doing at the moment! Strength training for climbers is a topic that is covered extensively in the climbing press. … Continue reading →

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