James Pearson unlocks Flow on the world’s hardest trad line
James Pearson has perfected his precise climbing technique and body control over decades. However, fatherhood has recently helped him embrace...
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Long-Duration Isometric Training Benefits for climbing
Isometrics are static contractions—that is, the muscles are contracting without actually moving anything. Isometric contractions are, of course, a big...
Finger Strength : No-Hanging vs Hangboarding.
In climbing, the most common tools for developing finger strength or endurance (referred to as “grip” by Ninja Warrior enthusiasts)...
Friction: The Truth Behind Perfect Climbing Conditions
“It’s greasy,” we say on hot days when the holds feel like soap. But while it’s easy to blame the...
