The Struggle Climbing Show

Road to V8: Post-Send Adjusting my Training to Support New Goals

A casual catch-up with coach Kevin Cuckovich from Kilter (alliteration overload!!!!) to chat through my training plan now that I sent the rig, and how we'll adjust things this spring and summer to help support my sport climbing goals while maintaining all of my hard-earned boulder fitness. If you'd like to train with Kevin, you can reach him at training@kiltergrips.com [training@kiltergrips.com] I'm on spring break vacation with the fam and not supposed to be working, so I'm going to go bury my kids in the sand and eat my bodyweight in Oreos now. Hope you're having an awesome day!

Road to V8: The Send

Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson (normally $10) www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong [http://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong]   Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow [https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/patreonpodcast]   Coach Nate Drolet joins me to break down the big send, including: * Timeline of days on the proj * Puppydog vs Bulldog * Major difference makers * Physical prep * Mental prep * Was this limit? * What's next  - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO: * Kilter [http://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/kilterpodcast]: Award winning, adjustable, light-up board. It’s what I’m training on at home, and if you’re psyched to join me then use code STRUGGLE at checkout when you build your board, and you’ll score up to $1000 off plus a free gift pack let’s goooo! * Asana Pads [https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/asanapodcast]: The best crash pads and indoor pad systems in the game! Incredible designs and best-in-class customer care. If you plan to fall, fall on these. Use code STRUGGLE to score 5% off your pad system or 15% off crash pads!   And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/dealspodcastthestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals [http://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals]   Check out Max's photos: https://www.instagram.com/mjbarron/ [https://www.instagram.com/mjbarron/]   - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 V8 Send Celebration   03:03 Meet Coach Nate   05:20 Why This Goal   07:41 Puppy Dog Sessions   12:14 Journaling and Tracking   15:51 Back Injury Pivot   18:54 Bouldering Witchcraft   22:16 Send Day Chaos   28:05 Ferris and Belief   32:46 Rehearse the Topout   37:08 Better Beta Breakthrough   40:55 Make Goals Public   45:37 Beginner Mindset Reframed   47:27 Project Close to Home   52:06 Boulderer Specific Training   59:02 Leaving the Rope Behind   01:01:56 Beta Sharing and Learning   01:07:55 Community Gratitude   01:19:31 What’s Next After V8   - Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter and Michael Martin for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega!  - Follow along on Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/thestruggleclimbingshow] and YouTube [http://youtube.com/@thestruggleclimbingshow]: @thestruggleclimbingshow  - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

Bill Ramsey: 5.14 at 65, Peaking in His 40's, BIG Training Days, and Giving No F's

Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson (normally $10) www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong [http://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong]   Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow [https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/patreonpodcast]   - Elite Climber, weekend warrior, and Philosophy Professor, Bill Ramsey, explores: * His early days with Alan Watts  * Moving to Vegas for year-round climbing  * Climbing 30 5.14s after age 40 * Climbing three 5.14s (so far) in his 60s * Customizing training for specific projects * Developing the try hard part of the brain * The benefit of doing a very big training day  * How to train on a Treadwall  * Most common mistakes he sees climbers make * Having no F’s to give  * The Pain Box   Here's Bill's article on the Pain Box: https://www.trainingbeta.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pain-box1.pdf [https://www.trainingbeta.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pain-box1.pdf]   Here's Bill's article on how to set up a Treadwall:  https://www.trainingbeta.com/bill-ramsey-treadwall-training/ [https://www.trainingbeta.com/bill-ramsey-treadwall-training/]   - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO: * PhysiVantage: [https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/physivantagepodcast] the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Train harder, recover faster, and feel better than ever. I love all their stuff! Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order. * ForceBoard [https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/forceboardpodcast2]: A better way to train fingers. Portable, accurate, and created to train finger strength and endurance exactly how YOU need it. Score $10 off and support the show by using code STRUGGLE10 at checkout. And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/dealspodcastthestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals [http://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals]   - Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter and Michael Martin for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega!  - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Am I Too Old 00:47 Meet Bill Ramsey 03:54 Early Days With Watts 05:28 Eugene Training Era 07:27 Smith Rock Revolution 08:51 Red River Return 10:50 Move To Vegas 12:04 Decades Of 514 16:19 Two Very Different 14a 18:20 What Struggle Means 21:12 Sponsor Break Collagen 23:28 Back To Training Talk 26:49 Try Hard Over Minutiae 31:25 Training On Climbing Days 36:35 Big Days More Rest 37:55 Injury Risk Overtraining Myth 40:35 Treadwall Setup Linkups 43:50 Protocols for Red River 46:22 Training Rests Recovery 48:50 Dark Side Stories 50:23 Sponsor Break Ads 53:10 Nutrition Recovery Basics 57:55 Project Tactics Staging 01:02:40 Micro Beta Puzzle Mindset 01:06:04 Warm Up on Project 01:07:54 Rope Solo Projecting 01:08:14 Garage Crux Replicas 01:11:03 DIY Holds And Measurements 01:11:40 Warmup And Rewarmup Plan 01:14:31 Attempts And Rest Timing 01:15:57 Cold Hands Pain Tactics 01:18:10 Aging And Mental Freedom 01:21:24 Arrival Fallacy And Next Goals 01:24:39 Process Over Metrics 01:28:14 Pain Box Explained 01:35:04 Risk And Modern Comfort 01:36:20 Wrap Up And Bonus Tease 01:40:07 Host Training Update 01:42:37 YouTube And Farewell - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow [https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/podcastinstagram] and YouTube /@thestruggleclimbingshow [https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/podcastyoutube] - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation [https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/honnoldfoundationpodcast], whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, [https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/plugtonepodcast] a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger! I hope your training and climbing are going great.  - And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

Old School Gyms vs Mega Gyms, Which Is Better for Climbers?

Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson (normally $10) www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong [http://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong]   Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow [https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/patreonpodcast]   Andrew Bisharat and Chris Kalous (along with a surprise guest) join to explore: * Climbing gym culture of the 90s * Trends in corporate vs independent gyms * Which gyms prepare climbers better for real rock * A case against mega gyms * A case for mega gyms  * Will soft gym grades result in mass upgrading of classic outdoor climbs? * When a local gym closes... and is miraculously saved * Is pickle ball competitive with climbing? * How dirtbags can help save indie gyms - And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/dealspodcastthestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals [http://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals] - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Old Gyms vs Mega Gyms 01:37 Rock Sport Closes 03:20 Andrew First Gym Memories 06:35 Chris Early Wall Origins 11:26 DIY Gym Spirit 11:51 Rock Sport and Rock Creation 15:09 Rock Creation Business Model 20:45 How Many Gyms Exist 23:32 Gym Growth and Trends 28:29 Gyms as Outdoor Gateway 32:26 Case for Mega Gyms 36:04 Gym Community Vibes 37:24 Modern Mega Gym Magic 39:12 Corporate Future Hypothetical 40:19 Grades Versus Real Rock 42:48 Setting Ergonomics Limits 44:34 WALL-E Mega Gym Satire 46:44 Surprise Guest Joins 48:21 Saving Rock Sport 50:29 Keeping the Old Soul 56:07 Sandbagging and Grade Plans 58:15 Pickleball and Business 01:01:47 Gym Ownership Reality Check 01:07:44 Support Your Local Gyms - Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter and Michael Martin for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega!  - Follow along on Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/thestruggleclimbingshow] and YouTube [http://youtube.com/@thestruggleclimbingshow]: @thestruggleclimbingshow  - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

Pro Clinic: Yves Gravelle on Building Insane Grip Strength, Hangs vs Lifts, Minimal Edge vs Heavy Hangs, and a $3 Forearm Trainer (FREE)

Join The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available!  https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow [https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com/patreonpodcast]   Grip Master and Boulder Crusher, Yves Gravelle, explores: * Which grip training pays off most for climbing * Is a hang board all climbers need? * How to make a $3 forearm trainer  * Eccentric vs isometric training * Why half crimp may not be the best to train * Minimal edge vs heavier hangs  * Which grips are weakest for climbers * Two simple grip exercises to consider adding * How to program ballistic lifts for a peak phase - Gain instant access to the FULL Pro Clinic by supporting the show as a Patron (you can even check it out for FREE with a 7-day trial): https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow [http://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/patreonpodcast] - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 One Weakness Focus 00:22 Meet Eves Gravel 03:28 Arm Wrestling Basics 05:38 Why He Started 07:36 Climbers Crossover 09:05 What Is Grip Training 11:04 Arm Wrestling Weak Links 13:16 Training Recovery Tradeoffs 14:29 Is Hangboarding Enough 18:16 Grip Sport Implements 21:42 Hand Size And Events 24:44 Wrist Flexion For Climbers 27:44 PVC Pipe Setup 33:09 Patreon Outro And Teaser - Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter and Michael Martin for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega! - Follow along on Instagram and YouTube: @thestruggleclimbingshow [http://www.instagram.com/thestruggleclimbingshow]    Follow Yves on IG @yvesgravelle [https://www.instagram.com/yvesgravelle/]   Here's the homemade forearm trainer: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUzPN7fDaaL/ [https://www.instagram.com/p/DUzPN7fDaaL/] - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation [http://www.honnoldfoundation.org/] and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, [https://www.plugtoneaudio.com/] a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger! Let's get out there and try hard. Thanks for supporting the show, y'all.  - And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!