Does static stretching really reduce strength and power?

The best sport climbing in the US? New River climbers would argue that the streaky orange sandstone cliffs of West Virginia are home to just that.

A spectrum of exercises to train contact strength.

Matt Fultz has a job to do, and he takes it seriously.

I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with one of the most exciting comp climbers to watch: recent Pan American Combined Champion Kyra Condie.

BONUS EPISODE!  We're giving this one to you guys for free as an example of what you could get as a patron of the podcast.

Steve Bechtel has a new book out: "Logical Progression: Using Non Linear Periodization for Year Round Climbing Performance."

Coach Blake Cash and I discuss our new Proven Plans, how they came about, where their value lies, and what we've learned from them.

Limit (or Max) Bouldering is a tough exercise for many people to connect with, and is probably the most misunderstood exercise in your training plan.

Simply put, strength training should be a key part of your training, but not your entire plan.

The campus board's bad reputation arises from misuse.

I test my theory that a better way to system board for power would be to treat it more like bouldering, but on mirror-image symmetrical walls.

The High/Low Approach to training for climbing is much more challenging than first meets the eye.

My thoughts on training had gotten maybe too complicated.  Too many exercises, not enough focus on the basics.

Can you simultaneously be in an intense training cycle and realistically expect to perform your best?  Doubtful. 

Despite the fact that the climbing I most often do is steeped in endurance, I can never have too much power.

A reader asks for opinions on his proposed training plan to prepare for climbing at the Red.

I realized not long ago that it was quite difficult to set problems for myself that are at or above my limit.

I've been asked by several friends and readers to give a glimpse into one of my sessions.

A reader asks: I'd love some advice on how to use the systems board and/or fingerboard to train power.