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The TrainingBeta Podcast: A Climbing Training Podcast

TBP 251: Climbing Drills for Beginner to Elite Climbers with Matt Pincus

Feb 7, 2024
Climbing coach Matt Pincus discusses the importance of climbing drills in training, emphasizing deliberate practice, feedback, and overcoming struggles. He shares examples of drills like contrast warmup and one-leg climbing. The podcast explores the benefits of memorization drills, pacing drills, and common pitfalls in climbing practice.
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Quick takeaways

  • Climb warm-ups twice to contrast static and dynamic movements for improved tension and flow.
  • Memorize beta in chunks to enhance skill development gradually with increasing complexity.

Deep dives

Contrast Warm-Up Drill

This drill involves climbing each warm-up boulder twice, first time with slow static movements focusing on tension and second time with momentum flowing smoothly between moves, emphasizing the contrast between styles.

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