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The Struggle Climbing Show

Magnus Midtbø: How to Improve Indoors, Are Kneepads Aid, and His Insane Training Plan

Feb 5, 2025
Elite climber Magnus Midtbø dives into an array of captivating topics. He discusses the lost Dawn Wall footage and his experiences climbing with PewDiePie. Magnus shares tips on improving gym skills, the importance of rest days, and the evolving role of knee pads in climbing. He also spills secrets from his intense training regimen and debates whether flexibility or finger strength is more crucial. Additionally, he reflects on building a successful YouTube channel and the changing dynamics of the climbing community.
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  • Magnus emphasizes the importance of understanding the rigorous and less glamorous nature of effective climbing training beyond social media portrayals.
  • The podcast highlights PewDiePie's surprising strength and promising progress in climbing, showcasing his competitive spirit and natural talent despite being a novice.

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Misconceptions About Social Media Training

Training-related content on social media often misrepresents how climbers actually train. Many climbers engage in high-intensity and repetitive workouts that are less glamorous and not showcased online. Examples include rigorous hangboarding and basic core workouts, which don’t capture the flashy appeal of one-arm pull-ups or other stunts that garner likes. This disconnection can lead aspiring climbers to adopt ineffective training methods rather than focusing on the fundamental skills necessary for improvement.

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