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The Struggle Climbing Show

Ryan Devlin
  • 4.4 (5)
  • Wilderness
  • Updated Weekly

Named one of Climbing Magazine’s favorite podcasts. 2M+ Downloads! If you love rock climbing, self-improvement, and inspiring stories... chalk up and pull on.

  1. Dr. Tyler Nelson: How to Test Critical Force and What to Do With the Results

    1 day ago

    Dr. Tyler Nelson: How to Test Critical Force and What to Do With the Results

    Test YOUR Critical Force, break through plateaus, and make every session count with a free 14-day trial of Intentional Climber. https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/intentional   Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson (normally $15) www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong   Dr. Tyler Nelson returns to dive deep on Critical Force, including: How to test critical force  Why it matters My critical force test Why MVC is still king How critical force tells us what to train  Improving power endurance on and off wall The big change I’m making to my training now What boulderers should focus on kill Why so many pros don’t test finger strength    Dr. Tyler Nelson's Critical Force Field Test is on the Intentional Climber app! Test your CF and get instant training recommendations from Tyler based on the results.   Here are Tyler's other episodes to check out: https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/dr-tyler-nelson-on-finger-strength/ https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/expert-analysis-training-with-dr-tyler-nelson/ https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/pro-clinic-power-with-dr-tyler-nelson-free-preview/ https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/dr-tyler-nelson-pro-clinic-on-building-endurance-for-bouldering-and-sport-climbing/ https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/dr-tyler-nelson-stronger-wrists-stronger-climbing/ https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/pro-clinic-dr-tyler-nelson-on-how-to-maintain-and-gain-strength-beyond-age-35-free/ - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO: Arc’teryx: Inspired by and tested in the Coast Mountains of BC, Arc’teryx makes gear to go the distance! If you’re out adventuring in the elements, Arc’teryx has got you covered. Shop their full collection at Arcteryx.com  Intentional Climber: Stop spinning your wheels. Start making real progress. Plan smarter, train harder, and stay consistent with world-class coaching plans, mindset tools, and powerful analytics built specifically for climbers. Download on Google Play or the App Store and use code STRUGGLE to unlock Kris Hampton’s 6-week Stronger Fingers program. And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Critical Force Teaser 00:22 Show Intro and Focus 01:39 Critical Force Explained 05:20 Host Updates Australia 06:47 Meet Dr Tyler Nelson 08:05 Testing Protocol Breakdown 11:07 Interpreting Your Numbers 15:27 Energy Systems and Plateau 18:23 Testing Method Matters 23:58 Who Should Use This 25:43 Arc'teryx Academy Ad 26:59 What Results Mean Training 31:42 Route Goal Flower Power 33:28 Training Interventions Percentages 41:49 No Gear Testing Options 43:49 Treadwall for Endurance 45:28 How To Train From Metrics 47:38 Critical Force Takeaways 48:57 Power Endurance Priority 50:28 Training Tools Setup 52:09 Active Rest Explained 53:39 80 vs 60 Percent Blocks 56:11 Retesting and Progress 57:35 Elite Curve and Technique 01:01:47 Why Pros Skip Testing 01:04:00 More Quality Attempts 01:09:31 Repeater Protocol Details 01:11:41 In Season Projecting 01:14:52 Peaking for Fall Season 01:19:57 Outro and App Protocol 01:23:49 My Current Training Plan 01:27:25 Final Wrap Up - Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter, Michael Martin, and Kent Olmstead for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega!  - Follow along on Instagram and YouTube: @thestruggleclimbingshow  - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

    1hr 29min
  2. EARLY & AD-FREE | Dr. Tyler Nelson: How to Test Critical Force and What to Do With the Results

    2 days ago • Subscribers Only

    EARLY & AD-FREE | Dr. Tyler Nelson: How to Test Critical Force and What to Do With the Results

    Dr. Tyler Nelson returns to dive deep on Critical Force, including: How to test critical force Why it matters My critical force test Why MVC is still king How critical force tells us what to train Improving power endurance on and off wall The big change I’m making to my training now What boulderers should focus on kill Why so many pros don’t test finger strength Dr. Tyler Nelson's Critical Force Field Test is on the Intentional Climber app! Test your CF and get instant training recommendations from Tyler based on the results. Here are Tyler's other episodes to check out: https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/dr-tyler-nelson-on-finger-strength/ https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/expert-analysis-training-with-dr-tyler-nelson/ https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/pro-clinic-power-with-dr-tyler-nelson-free-preview/ https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/dr-tyler-nelson-pro-clinic-on-building-endurance-for-bouldering-and-sport-climbing/ https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/dr-tyler-nelson-stronger-wrists-stronger-climbing/ https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/pro-clinic-dr-tyler-nelson-on-how-to-maintain-and-gain-strength-beyond-age-35-free/ - Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter, Michael Martin, and Kent Olmstead for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega! Follow along on Instagram and YouTube: @thestruggleclimbingshow - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Critical Force Teaser00:22 Show Intro and Focus01:39 Critical Force Explained05:20 Travel and Podcast Update06:47 Meet Dr Tyler Nelson08:05 Testing Protocols Compared11:07 Interpreting Ryan Results18:23 Yielding vs Overcoming Debate23:58 Who Should Use This32:10 Training From the Curve40:31 DIY Testing Without Gauge44:10 How to Train Smarter47:31 Power Endurance Priority49:10 Home Training Setup50:51 Active Rests and Intensity52:21 Periodizing 80 vs 6054:53 Retesting Critical Force56:17 Elite Pacing and Technique01:00:29 Why Pros Skip Testing01:02:42 More Quality Attempts01:05:28 Refueling and Recovery01:08:13 Repeater Protocol Details01:10:18 In Season Project Focus01:10:48 Jess Jenkins Case Study01:13:34 Peaking for Fall Season01:16:10 Follow Up Testing Plan01:18:39 Outro and App Protocol01:22:32 My 80 Percent Routine01:25:02 Keeping Max Strength01:26:07 Wrap Up and Next Steps - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger! Let's get out there and try hard.

    1hr 28min
  3. Bonus: Adam Ondra on Downgrading, What is "Consensus", Knee Pads, and Looking 30 Years Ahead

    17 June • Subscribers Only

    Bonus: Adam Ondra on Downgrading, What is "Consensus", Knee Pads, and Looking 30 Years Ahead

    To listen to this bonus episode, simply subscribe! You'll be supporting the show (THANK YOU!) and will also gain instant access to more than 100 hours of exclusive content including Pro Clinics, Bonus Episodes, and Uncut Videos from Adam Ondra, Chris Sharma, Hazel Findlay, Alex Honnold, Magnus Midtbø, Will Bosi and more. Thank you for supporting me as I work hard to put out quality content for us climbers! -Ryan

    20 min
  4. Adam Ondra: Stronger than Ever at 33, New Training Tools, Weird Grip Tricks, and Boulders vs Routes

    17 June

    Adam Ondra: Stronger than Ever at 33, New Training Tools, Weird Grip Tricks, and Boulders vs Routes

    Break through plateaus, stay consistent, and make every session count with a free 14-day trial of Intentional Climber. https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/intentional     Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow   - Elite climber Adam Ondra explores: Flashing multiple V15 (8C) boulders How he’s stronger than ever at 33 The new training tools he’s using  The truth about his "secret" crimp grips  Going for V17 (and perhaps V18?) His weird low-intensity warmup for V15 flash attempts  Training solo vs with a crew  Is anyone today capable of 9c+ 5.16a - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO: PhysiVantage: the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Train harder, recover faster, and feel better than ever. I love all their stuff! Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order. Arc’teryx: Inspired by and tested in the Coast Mountains of BC, Arc’teryx makes gear to go the distance! If you’re out adventuring in the elements, Arc’teryx has got you covered. Shop their full collection at Arcteryx.com  Intentional Climber: Stop spinning your wheels. Start making real progress. Plan smarter, train harder, and stay consistent with world-class coaching plans, mindset tools, and powerful analytics built specifically for climbers. Download on Google Play or the App Store and use code STRUGGLE to unlock Kris Hampton’s 6-week Stronger Fingers program.   And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals   - Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter, Michael Martin, and Kent Olmstead for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega!  - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 App Announcement 01:15 Welcome Adam Ondra 03:46 Life in Arco Italy 05:39 Smith Rock Stories 06:57 Retiring From Comps 08:49 Flash Mindset Explained 12:20 Training Tools and Crew 16:49 Board Climbing Breakdown 19:09 Sponsor Break Arc'teryx 20:52 Sponsor Break Sendurex 22:35 Strength Testing Habits 24:23 Grip Hacks and Thumb 32:09 Flash vs Project Potential 35:02 App Break Intentional 37:04 Mindset for Flash Attempts 38:47 Flash Warmup Routine 40:48 Using Beta Videos Wisely 43:37 Solo vs Crew Training 46:30 Regimen vs Flexibility 51:39 Sport Climbing Goals 53:49 Arco New Route Potential 55:41 Will 9C Get Repeated 59:20 What Makes 9C Plus 01:03:32 Staying Psyched Climbing 01:06:54 Bonus Episode Promo 01:09:45 Host Training Update 01:11:13 Intentional Climber App 01:14:29 Final Wrap Up   - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and YouTube /@thestruggleclimbingshow - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger! I hope your training and climbing are going great.  - And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

    1hr 15min
  5. EARLY & AD-FREE | Adam Ondra: Stronger than Ever at 33, New Training Tools, Weird Grip Tricks, and Boulders vs Routes

    16 June • Subscribers Only

    EARLY & AD-FREE | Adam Ondra: Stronger than Ever at 33, New Training Tools, Weird Grip Tricks, and Boulders vs Routes

    Elite climber Adam Ondra explores: - Flashing multiple V15 (8C) boulders - How he’s stronger than ever at 33 - The new training tools he’s using - The truth about his "secret" crimp grips - Going for V17 (and perhaps V18?) - His weird low-intensity warmup for V15 flash attempts - Training solo vs with a crew - Is anyone today capable of 9c+ 5.16a - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and YouTube /@thestruggleclimbingshow Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter, Michael Martin, and Kent Olmstead for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega! - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 App Announcement 01:15 Meet Adam Ondra 03:46 Life in Arco 05:39 Smith Rock Stories 06:57 Retiring From Comps 09:25 Flash Mindset 12:20 Training Tools 16:49 Board Climbing Transfer 19:08 Testing and Weaknesses 21:20 Thumb Crimp Hacks 28:32 Bouldering vs Routes 31:29 Flash Warmup Routine 35:25 Using Beta Videos 37:36 Solo vs Crew Training 39:11 Staying on Plan 40:55 Regimen by Discipline 43:13 Energy Systems Explained 46:05 Sport Goals in Arco 48:14 Bolting New Hard Lines 50:07 Will 9C Get Repeated 53:45 What Makes 9C Plus 56:13 Conditions and Pressure 57:57 Why the Stoke Lasts 01:01:19 Wrap and Bonus Tease 01:04:11 Host Training Update 01:05:38 Intentional Climber App 01:08:54 Final Thanks and Outro - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger! I hope your training and climbing are going great. - And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

    1hr 10min
  6. Pro Clinic: Angus Kille and Hazel Findlay on Goal Setting and Finding Our "Why" as Climbers

    10 June

    Pro Clinic: Angus Kille and Hazel Findlay on Goal Setting and Finding Our "Why" as Climbers

    Join The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 150+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available!  https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow   In this Pro Clinic, mindset coach Angus Kille (with guest appearance from Hazel Findlay) explore: Process goals vs outcome goals The power of journaling and reflection Using thoughtful goals to mitigate fear of failure  Finding your big Why Is grade chasing a “bad” goal? Intrinsic vs extrinsic goals  Setting S.M.A.R.T. goals  Free access to the Mindset Makeover kit from Strong Mind: https://www.strongmindclimbing.com/course/mindset-makeover   Explore all of Strong Mind's resources: https://www.strongmindclimbing.com/   Start your free 14-day Trial of the Intentional Climber app, and use code STRUGGLE to unlock mindset tools from Hazel Findlay and the Stronger Fingers program from coach Kris Hampton: https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/intentionalpodcast   - The free version of this Pro Clinic is being brought to you at zero cost thanks to: Intentional Climber: Stop spinning your wheels. Start making real progress. Plan smarter, train harder, and stay consistent with world-class coaching plans, mindset tools, and powerful analytics built specifically for climbers. Download on Google Play or the App Store and use code STRUGGLE to unlock Kris Hampton’s 6-week Stronger Fingers program. - Gain instant access to the FULL Pro Clinic by supporting the show as a Patron (you can even check it out for FREE with a 7-day trial): https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Growth Mindset Hook 00:24 Pro Clinic Returns 00:47 Intentional Climber App 02:36 Why Goals Need Purpose 03:56 Meet Hazel and Angus 05:05 Mallorca Retreat Recap 06:27 Trip Goals and Intentions 08:10 Hazel on Goal Setting 10:44 Angus Evolves His Goals 12:30 Meltdown Project Tactics 18:23 Outcome vs Process Goals 23:53 Find Your North Star 27:09 Ryan Shares His Why 32:17 App Break Intentional Climber 34:48 Digging Deeper Than Progress 44:19 Finding Your Why Support 45:47 Strongmind Resources Explained 46:24 Mindset Frames Growth Mindset 49:24 Bad Why External Values 54:12 From North Star To Goals 55:44 Process Vs Outcome Goals 01:01:05 Intrinsic Vs Extrinsic Motivation 01:07:35 Staying Intrinsically Focused 01:11:35 SMART Goals Without Overload 01:16:35 Distill Your Why Mantra 01:18:19 Wrap Up Links Newsletter 01:21:22 Host Reflection North Star 01:26:24 Intentional Climber App Updates 01:28:09 Final Thanks And Support - Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter and Michael Martin for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega!  - Follow along on Instagram and YouTube: @thestruggleclimbingshow  - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger! Let's get out there and try hard. Thanks for supporting the show, y'all.  - And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

    1hr 30min
  7. Pro Clinic: Angus Kille and Hazel Findlay on Goal Setting and Finding Our "Why" as Climbers (FULL)

    10 June • Subscribers Only

    Pro Clinic: Angus Kille and Hazel Findlay on Goal Setting and Finding Our "Why" as Climbers (FULL)

    In this Pro Clinic, mindset coach Angus Kille (with guest appearance from Hazel Findlay) explore: - Process goals vs outcome goals - The power of journaling and reflection - Using thoughtful goals to mitigate fear of failure - Finding your big Why - Is grade chasing a “bad” goal? - Intrinsic vs extrinsic goals - Setting S.M.A.R.T. goals Free access to the Mindset Makeover kit from Strong Mind: https://www.strongmindclimbing.com/course/mindset-makeover Explore all of Strong Mind's resources: https://www.strongmindclimbing.com/ Start your free 14-day Trial of the Intentional Climber app, and use code STRUGGLE to unlock mindset tools from Hazel Findlay and the Stronger Fingers program from coach Kris Hampton: https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/intentionalpodcast - Follow along on Instagram and YouTube: @thestruggleclimbingshow - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Growth Mindset Hook00:24 Pro Clinic Setup00:47 Intentional Climber App02:36 Goals Need a Why03:56 Meet Hazel and Angus05:05 Mallorca Retreat Recap06:27 Trip Goals and Intentions08:10 Personal Goal Evolution12:30 Angus Project Tracking16:31 Slab Tactics Deep Dive18:23 Outcome vs Process Goals23:53 North Star Motivation27:09 Ryan Finds His Why33:45 Purpose and Progress38:00 Untangling Deeper Values41:39 How to Discover Your Why43:13 Mindset Makeover Tools44:06 Growth Mindset Explained46:50 Finding Your True Why51:38 Goals After North Star53:10 Process vs Outcome Goals56:34 Hazel Joins Briefly58:31 Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation01:05:01 Staying Intrinsically Focused01:09:01 SMART Goals Done Right01:14:02 Distill Your Why Mantra01:15:54 Resources And Newsletter01:18:32 Patreon And App Support01:21:41 Ryan Shares North Star01:24:08 Final Listener Challenge - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger! Let's get out there and try hard.

    1hr 25min
  8. BONUS: Noah Wheeler on His Favorite Move, What he Sucks at, the Future of Board Climbing, and Ranking his V17s by Difficulty

    3 June • Subscribers Only

    BONUS: Noah Wheeler on His Favorite Move, What he Sucks at, the Future of Board Climbing, and Ranking his V17s by Difficulty

    To listen to this bonus episode, simply subscribe! You'll be supporting the show (THANK YOU!) and will also gain instant access to more than 100 hours of exclusive content including Pro Clinics, Bonus Episodes, and Uncut Videos from Adam Ondra, Chris Sharma, Hazel Findlay, Alex Honnold, Magnus Midtbø, Will Bosi and more. Thank you for supporting me as I work hard to put out quality content for us climbers! -Ryan

    16 min
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  • Creator
    Ryan Devlin
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    424
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2022 All rights reserved.
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    The Struggle Climbing Show
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