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, elite climber Will Bosi explores: His latest V17 send, Spots of Time His biggest struggle as a climber Climbing with a …

In this Pro Clinic, Dr. Tyler Nelson covers: How to build climbing endurance for bouldering, sport climbing, and multi-pitch climbing Blood Flow Restriction and other off-the-wall interventions to build capacity Utilizing a force gauge to program route-specific training How to train endurance when you're not able to get to the gym or crag Off-seaso…

Join me and Coach Eric Hörst as we enjoy a send beer and a slice of pie at Miguel's, just moments after I clipped the chains on The Force. I'm so psyched!โดย Ryan Devlin

Climber and YouTuber Hannah Morris shares her struggles and breakthroughs on and off the wall. - Bonus Eps and Full Videos (FREE TRIAL!): https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO: Rúngne: Soft threads and high performing chalk! Use Code STRUGGLE for…

Emil Abrahamsson and Dr Keith Baar join to discuss a brand new study on finger strength, including: Overview of Emil's viral "No Hang" protocol (aka, Abra-hangs) The scientific paper that gave Emil and his brother the idea for the Abra-hang experiment Accessing thousands of points of climber data Measuring three groups ("just climb", "max hang", an…

Anna Hazelnutt is back with another Crag Chat packed with laughs, musings, updates, struggles, beta, and whatever else is on our minds, including: Anna turning 27 and all of a sudden adulting (kind of) Anna’s experience with bolting and sending Inner Peace in Yosemite Spanning the worlds of amateur and pro Anna pushing out of her style now with pow…

Elite climber Tim Emmett shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game - Bonus Eps and Full Videos (FREE TRIAL!): patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - CHAPTERS: Struggle: 0:14:56 Training: 0:24:01 Nutrition: 0:43:00 Tactics: 0:57:47 Mental Game: 1:11:11 - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE …

Elite climbers Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher sit down at iconic Miguel's Pizza for a live Rocktoberfest interview that covers: - Working up to the hardest trad climbs in the world- Finding flexible work to accommodate climbing goals- Enjoying sucking at new things- Setting for IFSC comps and whether that style translates to rock- Embracing a beg…

Climbing Coach Tom Randall is back on the show to discuss: The world of urban climbing (AKA buildering) How to get into urban climbing What's uniquely sketchy about climbing buildings compared to rock Scouting tips and tricks to find an urban proj The psyched buildering scenes in London and Berlin Running from the law Plus, Tom answers listener que…

Elite climber Alex Puccio shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game - Bonus Eps and Full Videos (FREE TRIAL!): patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - CHAPTERS: Struggle: (0:07:14) Training: (0:16:47) Nutrition: (0:39:52) Tactics: (0:52:51) Mental Game: (1:07:48) - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF TH…

In this Pro Clinic, Dr. Thomas Cunningham, MD covers: Clinical trials and studies that show the most promise for enhancing performance and health on and off the rock Supplements and biohacks that range from most-proven to most-fringe How to boost: strength endurance recovery longevity focus mood Dosage and frequency recommendations Non-supplementat…

Elite climber Cedar Wright shares epic stories of suffering with Alex Honnold, learning the ways of Yosemite, Paragliding competitions, Free Soloing culture, and what it means to be a dirtbag. Plus, BTS on the funniest climbing footage ever shot. - Bonus Eps and Full Videos (FREE TRIAL!): patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZ…

Climbing Coach Zachary Laschober joins to discuss: Sports-specific versus non-sport-specific finger training Limitations of the "standard" 20mm flat edge Hand and finger physiology for optimal performance and recovery Evolution of training implements featuring an "unlevel" or "natural" design Isometric yielding (resisting) vs overcoming (curling) t…

Anna Hazelnutt is back with another Crag Chat packed with laughs, musings, updates, struggles, beta, and whatever else is on our minds, including: The climbing posters that hung on Anna’s childhood walls (and why she took them down) Anna’s recent send of Peace Lumbrical injuries and how we’re rehabbing them What to add and what to let go when it co…

Elite climber Kai Lightner shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game - Bonus Eps and Full Videos (FREE TRIAL!): patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - CHAPTERS: Struggle: 0:08:50 Training: 0:12:08 Nutrition: 0:26:30 Tactics: 0:40:25 Mental Game: 0:55:06 Purpose: 1:05:56 - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSO…

In this Pro Clinic, Tom Herbert covers: How to "stack" carbs and protein around a workout Getting a head start on recovery after a hard sesh How nutrition changes for "on" days vs "off" days The bias against carbs and the risk of cutting them out Training weight vs project weight How to manipulate weight quickly for a short-term cut Meal timing Whe…

Elite climber Matt Samet shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game - Bonus Eps and Full Videos (FREE TRIAL!): patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - CHAPTERS: Training: 0:9:22 Nutrition: 0:28:04 Tactics: 0:35:18 Mental Game: 0:52:33 Purpose: 1:09:37 - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WH…

Coach Eric Hörst is back to coach Ryan on his hardest project to date, his first 13a. This beta-packed conversation covers: What went right and wrong on Ryan's almost-send last season How to carry a project over from one season to the next The secret to being a successful route climber Aerobic vs Anaerobic endurance training The science of building…

Elite climber Meagan Martin shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game - Bonus Eps and Full Videos (FREE TRIAL!): patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - CHAPTERS: Struggle: 0:08:29 Training: 0:14:06 Nutrition: 0:24:34 Mental Game: 0:47:05 Purpose: 1:18:25 - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGG…

In this Pro Clinic, the Tension Crew covers: History of system boards and board culture Overview of popular boards and their strengths/weaknesses TB2 and what sets it apart Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced board tactics Utilizing adjustable angle and mirrored layout to speed up progression How to train sport climbing fitness on a board The best…

Elite climber Sam Watson shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game - Bonus Eps and Full Videos (FREE TRIAL!): patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - CHAPTERS: Struggle: 0:08:17 Training: 0:21:51 Nutrition: 0:37:34 Tactics: 0:49:28 Mental Game: 0:53:29 Purpose: 1:03:31 - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS…

Anna Hazelnutt and Ryan Devlin are joined by surprise guest Davis (dr.climb) for a wild and thoughtful chat that covers: Anna’s work on the ultra-classic Yosemite 13d, Peace The shifting landscape of climbing sponsorships and ‘influencer’ deals Dealing with trolls What injury can teach us about why we love climbing Olympics, parkour-style climbing,…

Elite climber Aidan Roberts shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game - Bonus Eps and Full Videos (FREE TRIAL!): patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - CHAPTERS: Struggle: 0:07:24 Training: 0:17:20 Tactics: 0:55:21 Mental Game: 1:02:46 Purpose: 1:18:34 - ForceBoard: A better way to train fingers. Portabl…

In this Pro Clinic, Collin and Jesse from Camp 4 Human Performance cover: What "off-season" training should (and should NOT) look like Determining the adaptations we're seeking off-season Benefits of getting stronger from "toes to nose" How our age plays into our strength training plan Proven finger strength training protocol that takes ~20 mins pe…

Elite climber Carlo Traversi shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game - Bonus Eps and Full Videos (FREE TRIAL!): patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - CHAPTERS: Struggle: 0:15:16 Training: 0:25:58 Nutrition: 0:44:50 Tactics: 0:55:32 Mental Game: 1:16:54 Purpose: 1:29:47 - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPON…

Coach Charlie Schreiber of Paradigm Climbing joins to discuss: How to work with clients that have a busy schedule Junk milage of training and life Keeping up climbing fitness while traveling Creating replicas and training on them The Big Island Training harder than your proj Being happy with “just” progress Success is a state of mind Bonus Eps and …

Elite climber Paige Claassen shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game - Bonus Eps and Full Videos (FREE TRIAL!): patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - CHAPTERS: Struggle: 0:10:26 Training: 0:15:31 Nutrition: 0:26:26 Tactics: 0:40:18 Mental Game: 0:48:16 Purpose: 0:59:53 - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPON…

Anna Hazelnutt and Ryan Devlin go unscripted and unfiltered in this Crag Chat as they explore: Anna's Smith Rock tick list and updates AI-generated theme songs for the show Getting strong on a project but getting weaker as a climber Flying practice (the importance of taking falls) Feet pic update... and friendly competition How to make $20M a month…

In this Pro Clinic, Dr. Vagy covers the most common climber injuries, rehab, and prevention, including: Frequent shoulder injuries Simple exercises to strengthen the shoulder, build range-of-motion, and properly warm up before a session Why the elbow is a 'dumb joint' How to perform a simple self-assessment to determine what type of elbow issue you…

Elite climber Jonathan Siegrist is back on the show, and this time we dive deep into the concepts of success and failure in climbing, limit projecting, what happens when a climb doesn't come together... and how we can all learn from our struggles on rock to make our next go our best go. - Bonus Eps and Full Videos (FREE TRIAL!): patreon.com/thestru…

Coach Tom Randall is BACK, and this time we've got 5 climbers joining the party! Tom coaches climbers from a wide-range of backgrounds on their climbing issues, including: How to train for resting better on route Overcoming mental blocks of not feeling ready to push into the next grade When to shift from a performance phase to weight training phase…

Elite climber Beth Rodden shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game - Bonus Eps and Full Videos (FREE TRIAL!): patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - CHAPTERS: Struggle: 0:27:51 Training: 0:31:41 Nutrition: 0:38:43 Tactics: 0:48:44 Mental Game: 0:55:07 Purpose: 1:16:35 - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSOR…

In this Pro Clinic, Nate covers 14 barriers that are holding us back from improving technically, including: Why climbing with straight arms is NOT more efficient When it’s good to make others’ beta your own The most important question to ask yourself when you fall The conflict between strength and skill The three things to focus on to get better RI…

Elite climber Tommy Caldwell is back on the show to talk about his latest epic adventure with Alex Honnold, how he's exploring the limits of human endurance, and the nexus of adventure and environmental advocacy. - Bonus Eps and Full Videos (FREE TRIAL!): patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO L…

Climbing Coach Justen Sjong joins to discuss: Two types of climbers (engineer and artist) Tapping into breath as our engine The hidden superpower of being in sync with your belayer Identifying Technical vs Mental strengths / weaknesses Perfection is NOT the goal (but what is?) What our bodies do on the wall when we become scared to try How a rowing…

With ice cold beer in hand and waves crashing over the sand... I answer some burning listener questions spanning climbing, training, unicycles, donuts, and Tommy Caldwell. This might be a fun listen or a total waste of your time. Let me know! And I'll be back in the podcast/utility closet next week for a fresh (polished) episode. Cheers!…

Elite climber Anna Hazelnutt shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game - Bonus Eps and Full Videos (FREE TRIAL!): patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - CHAPTERS: Struggle: 0:09:39 Training: 0:19:54 Nutrition: 0:37:50 Tactics: 0:46:28 Mental Game: 0:58:06 Purpose: 1:17:50 - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPON…

This is the first of two Pro Clinics on Movement with Nate Drolet. In this episode Nate covers: New client consultation with Ryan Exploration of Ryan's strengths and weaknesses Analysis of movement and technique Shoe beta Simple drills to improve technique - This full Pro Clinic episode is brought to you at zero cost thanks to Patrons and Subscribe…

Elite climber Ben Mayforth shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game - Bonus Eps and Full Videos (FREE TRIAL!): patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - CHAPTERS: Struggle: 0:06:52 Training: 0:17:51 Nutrition: 0:29:50 Tactics: 0:37:01 Mental Game: 0:47:03 Purpose: 0:56:06 - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSO…

Coach Lauren Abernathy of Good Spray Climbing joins to discuss: Using momentum to save energy Adding foot moves to make a sequence easier 3-step drill for technique When it’s a good thing to wreck yourself on the route The biggest mistake climbers make when they put a focus on technique How to reach further on the wall The art of letting things sli…

Elite climber Stefano Ghisolfi shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game - Bonus Eps and Full Videos (FREE TRIAL!): patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - CHAPTERS: Struggle: 0:07:18 Training: 0:11:36 Nutrition: 0:31:25 Tactics: 0:37:34 Mental Game: 0:51:57 Olympics: 0:58:57 Purpose: 1:05:54 - BIG THANKS…

In this Pro Clinic, Emily explores: Parenthood as one big expedition Struggling with fear and risk as she got back on the big walls Managing sleep deprivation like when she was on Mt Everest Parenting hacks for climbing with a kiddo in tow Sending 14a / 8b+ post-pregnancy Training strength AND endurance on a hang board in around 20 mins a day Balan…

Elite climber Natalia Grossman shares her struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game - Bonus Eps and Full Videos (FREE TRIAL!): patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - CHAPTERS: Struggle: 0:06:37 Training: 0:08:34 Nutrition: 0:17:21 Tactics: 0:31:08 Mental Game: 0:40:48 Olympics: 0:51:12 Purpose: 0:56:22 - BIG THANKS…

Coach Ollie Torr of Lattice Training joins to discuss: How to adjust training when fighting a cold How much time off we can take before losing gains What energy system to top up right before taking a vacation Building power like Alex Honnold How to break through a beginner plateau The thing that might be more important than finger strength An easy …

Elite climber Adam Ondra shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game - Adam has 18 World Cup Gold medals,, is one of the best boulderers in the world with four V16 or 8C+ and 17 8C or V15 to his name. On sport, Adam has flashed up to 9a+ or 5.15a with Super Crackinette, he was the first to redpoint 5.15c …

This conversation has the power to not only change your climbing, but to change your life. In this Pro Clinic, Hazel explores: Fear of falling Expectations Social comparison / competition Fear of failure Performance Hacks that we can try TODAY to help reduce anxiety, access flow, perform better, and have a more joyful experience when we pull off th…

Elite climber Amity Warme shares her process, struggles, and learnings as she projected (but hasn't yet sent) one of the hardest trad routes in the world, Cobra Crack. - Amity is a trad and big wall crusher, boasting ground-up ascents of El Nino, El Corazon, Golden Gate, and the Freerider routes of El Cap, plus other hard trad lines such as Book of…

Coach Tom Randall of Lattice Training joins to discuss: What to do if the project didn't go down Winter training Testing Planning training around spring goals What every climber should focus more in on their training How to optimize a 2-hour gym session - This episode is coming to you at zero cost thanks to: Rungne: Try Magdust, performance chalk a…

Elite climber Drew Ruana shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game - Drew started climbing at Smith Rock at the age of 3, and it didn’t take long for him to climb the place out. His focus in those earlier years was on sport climbing, and the kid was a crusher, sending Just Do It, the first 5.14C / 8C+ i…

Coach Jesse Firestone shares 10 pro tips on how to start 2024 off right, so that we can take our training, performance, and enjoyment to new heights. - This episode is sponsored by Patrons and Subscribers of The Struggle. Score immediate access to this full Pro Clinic plus 30 hours of bonus content and other perks by supporting the show as a Patron…