10:00 warm up 2 × 8 shoulder openers 2 x 5 cuban press work on mobility – Over Head 3 × 5 wall squats 2 x 30m Tactical Lunge 2 x 10 Push Press Then: Warm up to KB Clean and step ups (step ups may dictate the weight), find height for step ups. Then: […]
Over the past few months, I’ve been collaborating with Chick’s Climbing and Skiing to create a wealth of knowledge about training for skiing, rock climbing, alpine adventures, and the like. My most recent post can be found here, along with links to past articles. Imbalanced muscles and movement patterns, and overstressed joints are often the […]
A little bit of focused strength work can make a big difference in our climbing success. I wrote this article for the Chick’s Corner of Rock and Ice Magazine, with women climbers in mind. Training Women For Upper-Body and Core Strength By Carolyn Parker
10:00 warm up 2 × 8 shoulder openers 2 x 5 cuban press 3 × 5 wall squats 2×10 Good Morning Then: 5x RDL 60 sec Mountain climber (Sliders, regular, FST) X5 Rounds, Rest 1-2 minutes between rounds Then: 10x Headcutter 5x (per side) half kneeling KB Up OH press 8x KTE or 10x Anchored […]
10:00 warm up 2 × 8 shoulder openers 2 x 5 cuban press 3 × 5 wall squats 3×5 Single leg butt to bench 3×5 Pushups Then: 5x Step ups with high knee drive (per side) 8x Pullovers X5 Rounds, rest 1-2 minutes between rounds Then: 10x Chest Press 10x FST knee tucks (Or feet […]
10:00 warm up 2 × 8 shoulder openers 2 x 5 cuban press 3 × 5 wall squats 3×6 Goblet squat 2×10 Pushpress Then: 5x (Heavy) Goblet Squat. (Add bosu ball for challenge) 3x Pullup X5 Rounds Then: 8x Pushpress 10x Bent over row 10x Clanks (Per side. Add plate on hip for challenge) X5 […]