TRAINING
If your progress hit a plateau and you feel like “just climbing” is not enough anymore, it is time you should consider starting some supplementary training. Here you will find detailed descriptions of the most popular training protocols for developing both strength and endurance.
Sport Climbing Level Calculator
Assess your climbing level and get training direction from your metrics.
Finger Strength Analyzer for Climbers
Measure your finger strength with a weighted hangboard test. Calculate normalized MVC/BW, estimate your bouldering strength range, compare your profile with other climbers, and track progress over time.
Tindeq Calculator for Climbers
Measure finger strength, aerobic capacity, and anaerobic endurance using the StrengthClimbing Tindeq Calculator. Analyze PF, CF, and W′, estimate climbing performance, and receive personalized training recommendations.
The complete guide to Arm-Lifting finger strength training
Arm-lifting is one of the most effective ways to build finger strength without full body loading. In this guide, learn how climbers use it to target grip strength, when to use it, and how to apply it on edges for real performance gains.
Simple warm-up for beginner and intermediate rock climbers
A good warm-up is essential for an effective climbing session. Beyond simply preparing the body for hard moves, the warm-up is also an excellent opportunity to include activation, prehab, and strengthening exercises that improve long-term performance and reduce injury risk. Read on to learn which exercises are worth including in the first minutes of your session and how to structure them effectively.
Fundamentals of Blood Flow Restriction Training for Rock Climbers
Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training is one of the most effective ways to improve finger strength in climbers—using low loads with high adaptation potential.
In this article, you’ll learn how to apply BFR training to climbing, when to use it, and how it fits into a structured finger strength system.
Tindeq Calculator Classic
Legacy Calculator: Original CF/PL-based StrengthClimbing calculator. Looking for dashboard tracking, PF, CF and W′ analysis, and training recommendations? Use the new StrengthClimbing Tindeq Calculator.
Climbing Critical Force Calculator 2020
The Critical Force Calculator will help you determine where you stand with your aerobic endurance. It will also allow you to determine the optimum load at which you should train so that you will soon breeze up through those endurance routes!
All you need to know for perfect RFD measurements with Tindeq Progressor!
Learn how to measure RFD correctly with the Tindeq Progressor and apply explosive force testing to improve climbing performance and recruitment quality.
Sport Climbing Level Calculator – Automatic Climbing Assessment!
Assess your climbing level and get training direction from your metrics.
Dr. Tyler Nelson’s new active finger strength training protocols
Dr. Tyler Nelson is among the most prolific coaches and climbing influencers today. He takes nothing for granted and constantly looks for new, most effective, and least risky ways to improve our climbing skills.
Eva López MaxHangs Hangboard Training Program Spreadsheet
Plan and track your MaxHangs hangboard training with a structured spreadsheet.