At Mountain Strong, we incorporate weightlifting and climbing into our workouts in many different ways. We couple ( fitness parlance for “pair” ) climbing with heavy weightlifting to elicit a more profound response from the endocrine system to stimulate muscle growth and adaptation ( more on that here ). Sometimes we program climbing in our workouts purely for volume, grabbing the most comfortable possible holds and covering ground quickly with no regard to technique.
Read MoreThe pull-up is one of those movements that comes so naturally for some and is a constant struggle for others. But, no matter where you lie on the pull-up spectrum, there is always room for improvement. Why should you do pull-ups? Pull-ups are a great test of body weight strength. They work your grip, biceps, […]
Read MoreOcclusion Training: aka Blood Flow Restriction Below is a collection of articles and information I gathered from a verity of sources to help get you up to speed on BFR training and its benefits. What is blood flow restriction training? Wikipedia definition: “Blood flow restriction training (abbreviated BFR training) or Occlusion Training is […]
Read More[Watch Video]: We thought you may want to see us suffering with you at our Denver facility. Take a gander:
Read MoreWarming up sucks. I get it. Listen to me when I say this. Being injured sucks more. So, for the love of god, don’t be a dingbat and take the time to warm up properly. Today we are going to cover shoulders: First things first. Time brush up on your shoulder anatomy: There are […]
Read MoreTips for Preventing and Treating Injuries Getting injured is one of the worst things that can happen to an athlete, no matter the goals or level of training. We never want you to get injured because it can slow down your physical progress and more importantly, your motivation. With that in mind, here are […]
Read MoreKyle Richardson is a mountain athlete who lives in Boulder, Colorado. His focus is a hybrid blend of endurance-speed climbing and running, known as FKT or fastest known time. Here is a link to the website that tracks FKT. Participants attempt to climb mountains or features of a mountain as quickly as possible, measuring the time […]
Read MoreI sent over some quick questions for pro climber Joe Kinder pertaining to training and climbing advise. Here are some quick answers to some quick questions. Take gander. Question by Matt Lloyd p.s – I stole all the photos from the interwebs… duh. […]
Read MoreWhy prioritize dead hangs over other types of accessory climbing training? The evidence shows climbers who can dead hang longer climb proportionately harder grades. That may seem obvious, but another way to look at it says, you don’t need to train pull-ups as much, there has been no correlation found there. “Hand’s fingers flexor […]
Read MoreSpeed in Sport Climbing: Using Speed to Increase Climbing Ability The best climbers in the world share a certain climbing trait. It’s something you probably don’t often consider when assessing your own progress and performance; and it’s probably simpler than you might expect. So, what is this vital component to performance and how do I […]
Read MoreCROSSFIT FOR CLIMBERS This is my story about being a climber who stepped outside his comfort zone to address something that may have been missing in my training and fitness. By Matt Lloyd A few years ago my now business partner and I started talking about opening a gym. As a lifetime climber I wanted […]
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