The Nugget Climbing Podcast EP 246: Fundamentals — How to Break a Plateau
Oct 28, 2024
Hitting a plateau in climbing is a common challenge, but it's an opportunity for growth. The hosts share personal experiences and emphasize focusing on skill development over grades. They discuss the benefits of varied training styles to avoid stagnation and the importance of a long-term perspective. Tips on managing training to prevent injuries and understanding the social dynamics of climbing are also covered. Finally, they encourage embracing the journey and redefining personal progress to keep advancing.
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Long-Term Climbing Progression
- Jesse Firestone climbed V10 in five years and V11 the next year, but felt plateaued before climbing V12 six years later.
- He emphasizes a long-term perspective on progression to reduce stress over immediate grade gains.
Train With Clear Purpose
- Get focused and ensure every training activity has a clear purpose.
- Ruthlessly cut out activities done just because "you should" and avoid unfocused, random training like moonboarding without intention.
Focus on Objectives Not Grades
- Focus on specific climbing objectives rather than chasing grades.
- Develop the skills needed for your chosen objective, such as power or footwork, to effectively break your plateau.