EP 234: Fundamentals S2 Part 1
August 19, 2024
Photo by Elli Doran
Fundamentals Season 2 (Part 1 of 6) — In this episode, Jesse and I each share our top tips and pitfalls for how to climb on a training board, such as a Tension Board, Moonboard, Kilter Board, Grasshopper Board, etc. This episode contains nuggets for folks who are just getting started with board climbing, as well as seasoned board lords.
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EP 191: Jesse Firestone Returns (Oct 23, 2024)
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Show Notes:
Jesse’s Tips and Pitfalls:
Tip #1: Treat it like training (pay attention to weekly volume and progress it slowly)
Tip #2: Be creative and use the whole board as a tool (use extra holds/feet to learn hard moves)
Tip #3: Jesse shares his methodology for teaching V4/5 clients how to use the Moonboard
Bonus Tip: Keep board sessions short when training power
Bonus Tip: Work hard moves backwards, and jump from the ground to practice latching
Pitfall #1: Taking board grades too seriously
Pitfall #2: Too much too fast
Pitfall #3: Doing too much off-the-wall finger training in conjunction with board climbing
Steven’s Tips and Pitfalls:
Tip #1: Have a clear plan for your session (and develop 2-3 go-to session formats that work well for you)
Tip #2: Don’t be afraid to break the rules
Tip #3: Do what you can do consistently and build on it slowly over time
Bonus Tip: Find a TB2 to climb on (and why I chose the TB2)
Pitfall #1: Using your board as your only form of climbing
Pitfall #2: Using board grades to downgrade outdoor climbs
Pitfall #3: Doing too much of the same thing
Jesse’s Links:
Nuggets:
00:00:00 – Intro
00:01:14 – Our board climbing experience
00:05:42 – Jesse’s Tip #1: Treat it like training (pay attention to weekly volume and progress it slowly)
00:07:09 – Bonus Tip: Keep board sessions short when training power
00:10:21 – Steven’s Tip #1: Have a clear plan for your session (and develop 2-3 go-to session formats that work well for you)
00:11:39 – Example board session formats
00:13:45 – Wall crawls (aka crimp crawls) & Jesse’s 3x3 session
00:15:32 – Jesse’s Tip #2: Be creative and use the whole board as a tool (use extra holds/feet to learn hard moves)
00:22:44 – Steven’s Tip #2: Don’t be afraid to break the rules
00:25:08 – Jesse’s Tip #3: Jesse shares his methodology for teaching V4/5 clients how to use the Moonboard
00:29:32 – Steven’s Tip #3: Do what you can do consistently and build on it slowly over time
00:31:38 – Bonus Tip: Work hard moves backwards, and jump from the ground to practice latching
00:32:53 – Bonus Tip: Find a TB2 to climb on (and why I chose the TB2)
00:34:01 – Steven’s Pitfall #1: Using your board as your only form of climbing
00:37:59 – More about wall crawls (aka crimp crawls)
00:39:03 – More love for the TB2
00:44:32 – Jesse’s Pitfall #1: Taking board grades too seriously
00:47:49 – Steven’s Pitfall #2: Using board grades to downgrade outdoor climbs
00:49:04 – Benchmark rants
00:50:39 – Jesse’s Pitfall #2: Too much too fast
00:53:13 – Steven’s Pitfall #3: Doing too much of the same thing
00:54:44 – Jesse’s Pitfall #3: Doing too much off-the-wall finger training in conjunction with board climbing
00:56:56 – One thing I like to do on the hangboard if I’m board training a lot
00:57:48 – You need a reason to train things
00:59:17 – Using wall crawls to maintain finger strength
01:00:38 – Wrap up