Lattice Training Podcast

Beastmaker: An Interview with Dan Varian

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Jul 9, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Dan’s Genesis of Beastmaker

  • Dan Varian began fingerboarding out of frustration with beginner-level boards available in the early 2000s.
  • He crafted the first Beastmaker fingerboard in his university accommodation to test and push his grip strength.
ADVICE

Use Fingerboarding Efficiently

  • Train fingerboard modules specifically if you're time poor and want efficient gains.
  • Fingerboarding focuses training on isolated finger strength, unlike climbing walls which train multiple factors at once.
INSIGHT

Wrist Strength Is Key

  • Wrist strength plays a critical, often overlooked role in climbing performance.
  • Maintaining wrist strength while changing wrist positions improves control on hard slopers and complex holds.
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