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Lessons Learned From a Dedicated Climbing Train...
This is the final installment of the Force Board Training Series, featuring SUBST8 Climbing Performance coach Leif Gasch and athlete/coach Fallon Rowe. Catch up on the series by clicking the...
Lessons Learned From a Dedicated Climbing Train...
This is the final installment of the Force Board Training Series, featuring SUBST8 Climbing Performance coach Leif Gasch and athlete/coach Fallon Rowe. Catch up on the series by clicking the...

How To Warm Up Your Fingers
Introduction People have been taking portable hangboards to the crag for years. A few hangs on a wooden edge to wake up the fingers and notify the body that you will...
How To Warm Up Your Fingers
Introduction People have been taking portable hangboards to the crag for years. A few hangs on a wooden edge to wake up the fingers and notify the body that you will...

Training Series Part 3: Getting Started with a ...
Fallon Rowe is an experienced climber looking to level up her climbing performance this season with the goal of sending her first 5.13. In this third part of the training series, we...
Training Series Part 3: Getting Started with a ...
Fallon Rowe is an experienced climber looking to level up her climbing performance this season with the goal of sending her first 5.13. In this third part of the training series, we...

Overcoming vs Yielding Isometrics
SUBSTR8 Performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eO4GicW3WJQ -- Isometric exercises are a great way to train strength. Continue reading to learn more about specific types of isometric contractions and when you should train them...
Overcoming vs Yielding Isometrics
SUBSTR8 Performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eO4GicW3WJQ -- Isometric exercises are a great way to train strength. Continue reading to learn more about specific types of isometric contractions and when you should train them...

Climbing Team Rules for a Great Team Dynamic
I'm starting to write a bit more about some of my experiences from coaching a youth climbing team. I’ve been coaching the local USA climbing youth climbing team for the...
Climbing Team Rules for a Great Team Dynamic
I'm starting to write a bit more about some of my experiences from coaching a youth climbing team. I’ve been coaching the local USA climbing youth climbing team for the...

The Best Version of Myself–My Thoughts on Honno...
(originally posted in June, 2017) Alex Honnold free soloed El Cap a few days ago. It’s a stunning feat and a testimony to what years of work and commitment can...
The Best Version of Myself–My Thoughts on Honno...
(originally posted in June, 2017) Alex Honnold free soloed El Cap a few days ago. It’s a stunning feat and a testimony to what years of work and commitment can...