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E72: Ollie Torr - Coaching the pros, being one of the brains behind Lattice and long baths with jockeys

The Careless Talk Climbing Podcast

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The Effects of Strength Training on Muscle Mass and Power

If you're just starting strength training, you'll gain muscle mass hypertrophy. Your power will increase slightly. If you're already muscular, don't worry about hypertrophy. Instead, focus on rotating forearm exercises to strengthen small muscles. Balancing muscle mass and finger strength is important. During a hypertrophy phase, be patient with your fingers as they take longer to adapt. Consider including maintenance lifts in your program and cycling them.

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