Uploaded October 2019 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago

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↡ Train for Climbing - Without Climbing! ↡

I met with Paddy, co-owner of the Crunch Gym in Meanwood, to talk through some of the most effective ways to improve your strength for climbing.

I’ve had to re-think my training efforts over the last few weeks because a nagging finger injury has stopped me from climbing as often as usual.

To keep my training momentum going, I stepped up my work at the gym. This sparked an idea. Could I improve at climbing, without even climbing that much?

I've been building strength across a range of different movements at the gym. I wanted to share some of my favourite exercises via my YouTube channel, so I've arranged to film a few different weights training episodes with Paddy.

It almost goes without saying, but remember to seek your own advice when training for bouldering as everyone has unique needs that no amount of YouTube surfing can meet.

#Bouldering #Climbing #Training

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