The Struggle Climbing Show

Toby Segar: Parkour Tools for Climbing, Managing Fear, and Why We Shouldn't Say "I'm not strong enough"

May 7, 2025
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Toby Segar
Toby Segar, a parkour athlete and climber from STORROR, shares his insights on transitioning from parkour to climbing. He emphasizes the importance of a beginner's mindset and offers strategies for overcoming the fear of falling. Toby discusses the art of crack climbing and shares his finger training methods that have skyrocketed his performance. He encourages climbers to avoid self-doubt, stating, 'I'm not strong enough' is a limiting belief. The conversation wraps up with thoughts on maintaining a creative approach to tackling dynamic climbs.
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INSIGHT

Embracing Struggle in Progress

  • Toby Segar enjoys struggle and hard learning processes in sports as that's where true progress lies.
  • He finds easy achievements less rewarding and prefers challenges that mentally and physically push him.
ANECDOTE

Climbing After Injury Break

  • Toby started climbing after a slipped disc injury halted parkour.
  • Climbing gave him a fresh challenge and rapid progress without the physical pressure he had in parkour.
ADVICE

Crucial Finger Training Routine

  • Prioritize consistent finger strength training to progress in climbing and prevent injuries.
  • Combine long hangs, progressively smaller edges, and muscle-up sets to build resilience and power.
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