The Careless Talk Climbing Podcast E88: David Mason - The new finger strength hack, the psychology of injury and how much of finger strength is purely genetics?
Mar 13, 2024
Join renowned coach and climber David Mason as he discusses training ideas, coping with a serious knee injury, and the genetics of finger strength in climbers. Dive into topics like mental resilience post-injury, unique finger strength hacks, and the consistency needed for climbing success. Discover the interesting debate on genetics vs. training in climbing performance and the impact of group dynamics on climbing sessions.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Casual Banter About 'A' Names, Climbing, and a Knee Injury Evaluation
02:47 • 2min
Navigating the Emotions and Challenges of an Injury
04:30 • 5min
Comparing Knee Injuries and Climbing Strains
09:35 • 5min
Reflections on Climbing Injuries and Finger Strength Training
14:50 • 26min
Navigating the Psychology of Injury Recovery and Strength Development
40:58 • 3min
Training Consistency: The Key to Climbing Success
44:10 • 19min
Exploring Climbing Training and Genetics
01:02:55 • 12min
Optimizing Climbing Performance through Rest and Varied Training
01:15:22 • 22min
Exploring Genetics and Training in Climbing Performance
01:37:38 • 11min
Exploring the Difficulty of the CSU Project Climbing Route
01:48:56 • 2min
Genetic Influence on Finger Strength and Training for Climbing
01:50:40 • 12min
The Impact of Group Dynamics on Climbing Sessions
02:02:34 • 20min