In this video we review how to use a lacrosse ball for myofascial release. Myofascial release is a term used to describe rolling yourself out. Key muscles are targeted.

Here we review how to roll out your chest muscles using a lacrosse ball. This is an important exercise for climbing because, ...

In this video we review how to use a lacrosse ball for myofascial release. Myofascial release is a term used to describe rolling yourself out. Key muscles are targeted.

Here we review how to roll out your upper back muscles using a lacrosse ball. This is an important exercise for climbing beca...

A common climbing injury is called medial epicondylitis. This is also known as golfer's elbow. In this video we review the exercise Pronation for Antagonist (extensor) Training to help minimize that injury.

Golfer’s elbow occurs when there is damage to the medial epicondyle, which is located o...

In this video we review an exercise known as Wrist Extensions for Antagonist (Extensor) training. This exercise helps prevent tendon injury, the most common of which is called medial epicondylitis. This is otherwise known as golfer's elbow.

Golfer’s elbow occurs when there is damage to the med...

Hangboarding is one of the best ways to build climbing hand strength and muscular endurance. There are many ways to use hangboards for climbing fitness. Here we review the hangboard exercise known as Repeaters.

Start by grabbing the easiest holds on the hangboard with both hands and dead hang ...

Here we continue our review of how to use a hangboard for climbing fitness. The Typewriter exercise helps develop power for your back and shoulders.

Start by grabbing onto the easier holds of the hangboard in a locked-off position, bent at elbows with head at hand-level. Then you begin transfe...

It is time to try hanging rings for climbing fitness! Specifically we’ll review the lock-off exercise, with focus on strengthening the upper body.

1. The start of a lock-off is similar to holding your body position at the top of a pull-up. Start by grabbing onto both rings, and perform a pull...

In this video we continue our review of how to use hanging rings for climbing fitness. Specifically we’ll review the one arm lock-off exercise, which is a more advanced form of training from the regular lock-offs.

1. Start by grabbing onto both rings, and perform a pull up so that your chin is...

Here we review how to use hanging rings for climbing fitness. The shoulder shrug exercise is designed to counter the overdevelopment of lat muscles, which is common amongst climbers. This exercise also helps correct bad posture, by bringing hunched shoulders back to normal position.

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Here we review how to use a kettlebell for grip strength training exercises. You will need to attach an atomic ball to a kettlebell. Weight of the kettlebell varies depending on strength.

Instructions:

1. Start by bending your knees so you can reach the atomic ball, while keeping your back ...

The concept of resistance training, specifically for this exercise, is to use the opposite motion as used when climbing. Here we use Power Fingers or rubber bands to create the opposite motion used when grabbing onto a hold. This opposition resistance training helps prevent tendon injury.

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