
29. Specific Climbing Training | Steve Bechtel Training Series
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Join Coach Merc & Katja from Modus Athletica and climbing coach Steve Bechtel from Climb Strong in an in-depth conversation on Specific Training for Climbing.
We cover more nuanced climbing training topics, emphasizing the critical balance between general strength and specific climbing training. Learn from Steve's expert insights on various training boards, the role of technique over raw strength, and the effective use of video self-assessment to refine climbing skills.
For climbers who aim to stay in the sport long-term while balancing performance, this episode offers perspectives on improving finger strength, understanding the importance of overall athleticism, and exploring efficient strength gains.
This episode is perfect for climbers at all levels looking to push their limits and coaches seeking fresh insights into climbing training methodologies.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Project direct article link. https://www.projectdirectcoaching.com/blog/whatmetricsmatter
Slow-motion climbing https://youtu.be/isZ176DKNN4
High step strength drill https://youtube.com/shorts/p18uP1bzGlc
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