162 episodes

The best climbers in the world share their struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. Hosted by Ryan Devlin. If you love rock climbing and want to get better at it, chalk up and pull on.

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The best climbers in the world share their struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game. Hosted by Ryan Devlin. If you love rock climbing and want to get better at it, chalk up and pull on.

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Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    Dr Jared Vagy: Pro Clinic on Climber Injuries, Rehab, and Prevention

    Dr Jared Vagy: Pro Clinic on Climber Injuries, Rehab, and Prevention

    In this Pro Clinic, Dr. Vagy covers the most common climber injuries, rehab, and prevention, including:
    Frequent shoulder injuries
    Simple exercises to strengthen the shoulder, build range-of-motion, and properly warm up before a session
    Why the elbow is a 'dumb joint'
    How to perform a simple self-assessment to determine what type of elbow issue you're having, and how to address it 
    Lumbrical injury, and why it's unique to climbers
    Top 3 finger injuries (and which one now holds the top spot)
    The only proven warmup protocol to help prevent finger injury
    Why capsulitis has been on the rise in today's hard training culture
    What to do when you hear the dreaded 'pop' of a pulley
    Pulley rupture self-assessment, treatment, and recovery timelines 
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    The free version of this Pro Clinic is being brought to you at zero cost thanks to PhysiVantage. Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order.
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    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):
    patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow
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    Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and @theclimbingdoctor, and check out Jared's website, https://theclimbingdoctor.com,  for tons of free resources. 
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    This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, with post-production support 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.
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    The struggle makes us stronger! Let's get out there and try hard. Thanks for supporting the show, y'all. 

    • 39 min
    Dr Jared Vagy: Pro Clinic on Climber Injuries, Rehab, and Prevention (FULL)

    Dr Jared Vagy: Pro Clinic on Climber Injuries, Rehab, and Prevention (FULL)

    In this Pro Clinic, Dr. Vagy covers the most common climber injuries, rehab, and prevention, including:
    - Frequent shoulder injuries
    - Simple exercises to strengthen the shoulder, build range-of-motion, and properly warm up before a session
    - Why the elbow is a 'dumb joint'
    - How to perform a simple self-assessment to determine what type of elbow issue you're having, and how to address it
    - Lumbrical injury, and why it's unique to climbers
    - Top 3 finger injuries (and which one now holds the top spot)
    - The only proven warmup protocol to help prevent finger injury
    - Why capsulitis has been on the rise in today's hard training culture
    - What to do when you hear the dreaded 'pop' of a pulley
    - Pulley rupture self-assessment, treatment, and recovery timelines

    Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and @theclimbingdoctor, and check out Jared's website, https://theclimbingdoctor.com, for tons of free resources.
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    This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, with post-production support 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.
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    The struggle makes us stronger! Let's get out there and try hard. Thanks for supporting the show, y'all.

    AD FREE | Jonathan Siegrist: Success vs Failure, Limit Projecting, Try Hard Tactics, and What Happens When It Doesn’t Come Together

    AD FREE | Jonathan Siegrist: Success vs Failure, Limit Projecting, Try Hard Tactics, and What Happens When It Doesn’t Come Together

    Elite climber Jonathan Siegrist is back on the show, and this time we dive deep into the concepts of success and failure in climbing, limit projecting, what happens when a climb doesn't come together... and how we can all learn from our struggles on rock to make our next go our best go.
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    Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and YouTube /@thestruggleclimbingshow
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    The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world.
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    This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. 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.
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    The struggle makes us stronger! I hope your training and climbing are going great.
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    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!

    BONUS | Jonathan Siegrist on Breaking Through Plateaus, 5.15 Finger Training, The Greatest Lesson He Learned from Tommy Caldwell, and Patron Questions

    BONUS | Jonathan Siegrist on Breaking Through Plateaus, 5.15 Finger Training, The Greatest Lesson He Learned from Tommy Caldwell, and Patron Questions

    To listen to this bonus episode, simply subscribe! Free Trial available, so there's no risk. And you'll also gain instant access to more than 50 hours of exclusive content including Pro Clinics and Bonus Episodes from Adam Ondra, Chris Sharma, Hazel Findlay, Alex Honnold, Magnus Midtbø and more. Thank you for supporting me as I work hard to put out quality content for us climbers! -Ryan

    Jonathan Siegrist: Success vs Failure, Limit Projecting, Try Hard Tactics, and What Happens When It Doesn’t Come Together

    Jonathan Siegrist: Success vs Failure, Limit Projecting, Try Hard Tactics, and What Happens When It Doesn’t Come Together

    Elite climber Jonathan Siegrist is back on the show, and this time we dive deep into the concepts of success and failure in climbing, limit projecting, what happens when a climb doesn't come together... and how we can all learn from our struggles on rock to make our next go our best go. 
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    Bonus Eps and Full Videos (FREE TRIAL!):
    patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow
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    BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO:
    MAXIM: The best ropes in the game! Ultra-light, ultra-reliable, and ultra-durable. Check out the Airliner (my favorite) and all their ropes at your local gear shop and on the MAXIM site. 
    PhysiVantage: the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order.
    ForceBoard: A better way to train fingers. Portable, accurate, and created to train finger strength and endurance exactly how YOU need it. Score 10% off and support the show by using code STRUGGLE at checkout.  
    Boulder Bears: Taste like candy, kick like coffee! Each caffeinated gummy bear contains collagen and 20mg of caffeine so you can take care of your tendons while dialing in the perfect level of boost and focus for your sesh. Plus, they're crazy delicious. Score a free travel pack plus 15% off using code STRUGGLE! 
    Crimpd: The absolute best tool for self-coached climbers to stay on track with training. Visit Crimpd to download the app for FREE and take your training to the next level. 
    ShayrdAir: Join Jonathan Siegrist and Shaina Savoy's mentorship program and enjoy a masterclass, zoom courses, in-person clinics, and a climbing trip with Jonathan and Shaina! Use code STRUGGLE for $300 off.
     
    And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals
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    Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and YouTube /@thestruggleclimbingshow
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    The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world.
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    This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. 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.
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    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! 
     

    • 1 hr 18 min
    AD FREE | LIVE CALL-IN | Tom Randall Coaches Climbers on How to Rest Better on Route, Overcome Grade Fear, Build Endurance on a Hangboard, and More!

    AD FREE | LIVE CALL-IN | Tom Randall Coaches Climbers on How to Rest Better on Route, Overcome Grade Fear, Build Endurance on a Hangboard, and More!

    Coach Tom Randall is BACK, and this time we've got 5 climbers joining the party! Tom coaches climbers from a wide-range of backgrounds on their climbing issues, including:
    - How to train for resting better on route
    - Overcoming mental blocks of not feeling ready to push into the next grade
    - When to shift from a performance phase to weight training phase
    - How much the average climber should focus on climbing vs off-the-wall training
    - How to identify and then train up the three endurance energy systems
    - How to build endurance on nothing but a hang board
    - Tall climber issues and how to address them in the gym vs out on rock
    - Blowing Ryan's mind about the measurement system in the UK
    Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and @tompaulrandall
    This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin. 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!

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