Aidan Roberts & Will Bosi Talk Replicas, Training and Climbing At The Cutting Edge
Jan 21, 2023
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Professional climber Aidan Roberts and top climber Will Bosi talk about topics such as finger strength, transitioning from comps to outdoor climbing, training with replicas, defining moments in their careers, and the strongest boulderers in the world right now.
Replica training allows climbers to target their weaknesses more effectively and train in a controlled environment.
Understanding personal limitations is crucial for top climbers to focus on specific aspects that need development.
The climbing scene at the cutting edge is diverse, with climbers possessing unique skills and attributes that make their climbing truly exceptional.
Deep dives
The Value of Replica Training
Replica training, such as the use of 3D printed replicas, can offer climbers a more specific and targeted approach to addressing their weaknesses and working towards their goals. By closely imitating the specific climbs or movements they want to improve on, climbers can train in a more focused and efficient manner, which can lead to better results. Replica training can also provide a valuable tool for analyzing and addressing points of failure and working on specific techniques. While it may not replicate the same level of adventure and unknown as climbing outdoors, replica training allows climbers to train in a controlled environment and easily track progress, making it a useful complement to outdoor climbing.
Focused Training and Individual Limitations
For climbers operating at the top end, being aware of their personal limitations is crucial. While climbers at this level may have impressive strengths and skills, they also have clear limitations and areas for improvement. Understanding these limitations can help guide training and allow climbers to target their weaknesses more effectively. By focusing on specific aspects that need development, climbers can work towards their goals with intention and purpose. This focus on individual limitations also highlights the fact that even the top climbers are still far from reaching their full potential, making climbing an endless journey of improvement and growth.
The Evolution of Climbing at the Cutting Edge
The climbing scene at the cutting edge is constantly evolving, with climbers pushing the boundaries and achieving incredible feats. While some climbers may utilize replica training, many climbers at this level gain their skills and abilities through a combination of outdoor climbing, natural talent, and years of experience. Each climber brings their own specialized style or strengths to the table, and this diversity adds to the richness of the climbing world. While climbers at the top level do face their own limitations, they also possess unique skills and attributes that make their climbing truly exceptional.
Discovering Hidden Talent in the UK Climbing Scene
In the UK climbing scene, there may be individuals who are flying under the radar, possessing incredible climbing talent but not yet fully realizing their potential. One such climber is Samba, a young kid with impressive attributes and engineering skills who hasn't fully understood their potential on rock climbing. It's easy to divert from applicability if training becomes the sole focus, but with the right guidance and opportunities, there is a lot of untapped talent in the UK climbing community.
The Importance of Adaptability and Goal-Oriented Training
Adapting to the demands of different climbing goals is crucial for progression. Training strategies vary depending on the goals, whether it's building strength and power, improving tactics and technique, or enhancing mindset and competition mindset. Understanding what getting stronger means for each individual climber is vital as it is subjective and differs from person to person. Pivotal moments in climbing progression include recognizing the limitations of previously favored climbing styles, the joy and progress found in basic weight training, and the eye-opening experiences during trips to different climbing areas. Planning training phases with specific goals in mind and understanding the value of goal-oriented training are key to continuous improvement and reaching new heights in climbing.
Looking for a podcast that has more big grade talk, more cutting edge performance discussion and even more obscure facts about Aidan and Will, then look no further…
Tom Randall sat down to chat with Aidan Roberts and Will Bosi when they were at the Lock Up HQ filming for the Burden of Dreams replica recently. Tom aimed to dive into the details of what makes these guys tick, how they're training and preparing for climbing the world's hardest projects and what are all the little details that make the difference.
Here are some teasers of what topics are in store for you!
Who's got the strongest fingers
Their superpowers
Transitioning from comps to outdoor climbing
Does climbing get 'better' at the cutting edge?
Training with replicas
Burden of Dreams
Strongest boulderers in the world right now
Defining moments in their careers
If you want even more, don't forget there's also the YouTube episode about Burden of Dreams to go with this one as well!
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