The TrainingBeta Podcast: A Climbing Training Podcast

TBP 269: Ravioli Biceps on Moonboard Training and Mindset

Aug 1, 2024

Ravioli Biceps, a top Moonboard climber known for sending V13 problems, shares insights from his remarkable climbing journey. He reveals his passion for board climbing and its impact on his outdoor ascents. Listeners learn about the challenges of balancing a demanding work schedule with rigorous training. Ravioli discusses community engagement, mental resilience, and the evolution of climbing grades. Notably, he reveals the story behind his nickname and reflects on the importance of accessibility in climbing problem-setting.

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Quick takeaways

Personalized coaching using apps like True Coach helps climbers break through plateaus by crafting individualized training plans and providing ongoing support.

The evolution of Moonboard sets reflects advancements in climbing design, catering to diverse styles and fostering a sense of community among climbers.

A positive mindset and acceptance of failure are crucial for climbers, as personal growth and resilience often stem from challenging experiences on the wall.

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The Benefits of Hiring a Personal Coach

Working with a personal coach can effectively break through a plateau in climbing. Coaches help identify individual goals, strengths, weaknesses, and injuries, crafting customized training plans delivered through applications like True Coach. They provide continuous support, making adjustments to the training plan as needed while offering encouragement and feedback. This personalized approach not only enhances physical strength but also improves climbing skills and efficiency through techniques such as video analysis and drill-based practices.

Listen to Your Body for Better Performance

01:20

Embrace Diversity in Climbing Styles

01:14

Benchmark Wisely to Avoid Regression

01:16

Embrace the Evolution of Taste

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Intro

4min

Climbing Connections and Challenges

10min

Climbing Challenges and Moonboard Mastery

22min

Balancing Climbing and Training

22min

Climbing Preferences and Perspectives

9min

Exploring Effective Core Exercises with Weighted Variations

2min

Bouldering Inspirations and Climbing Culture

13min

Climbing Breakthroughs: Technique and Training

4min

Exploring Black Metal: The Journey of 'Transylvania Hunger'

2min

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Combining Strength Training with Moonboard Sessions

3min

Ravioli Biceps is one of the best Moonboard climbers in the world, so I was pretty excited to have him on the show. In 2021 he did all 280 (and counting) benchmarks on the 2016 Moonboard set, climbing up to V13. In total, he has sent 3500 problems on the 2016 board. Just take that in for a sec…

His Instagram feed is a beta encyclopedia–for Moonboard enthusiasts and fans alike–of his latest Moonboard ascents. He’s one of the people who are consulted when making the decision about whether a boulder should become a “benchmark” and he’s also a prolific setter himself.

And he does all of this while working long hours every week. So I wanted to talk to him about how he approaches the Moonboard, how he trains for it, his mindset around it, and whether the board is the goal or if he’s training for something outside (or both).

I received a lot of questions from our audience for Ravioli, and we had a fun time going through all of those at the end of this interview!

Here’s what we talked about:

Why he loves board climbing so much
The problem with the 2019 set
The feeling he gets from thousands of people doing his boulders
Hardest boulders he’s done on the Moonboard
How his board climbing translates to outdoor climbing
Thoughts on each of the boards
How often he climbs
How he trains
How he works climbing into his grueling work schedule
His positive mindset and how he maintains it
The book club he belongs to
Why he’s called Ravioli Biceps
His thoughts on height advantages on boards
Who should NOT be climbing on boards

Find bonus content with Ravioli about his diet, traveling to Moonboard, and his message to climbers everywhere on the TrainingBeta Podcast Patreon page.

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