Exploring the function of the human body
I’ve started a new series called “Overcoming Gravity Online” to be a supplement for those who have Overcoming Gravity 2nd Edition book (physical book on Amazon) or as an in-depth introduction to Overcoming Gravity for those who don’t have the book. Overcoming Gravity Online videos Here’s the link to the
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Image source – Ben Hardy 44s one arm middle rung BM2k hang Essentially, the point I’m trying to drive home with this article is understanding things like finger strength in terms of limiting factors. My analysis is not mutually exclusive with the fact that hand strength is strongly correlative. Common
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Image source Determining volume of climbing versus hangboard for long term persistent adaptations For persistent long term gains in hand strength one needs to take into account any type of hangboard or campus board work in conjunction with the amount of volume and intensity of climbing. Theoretically one can “just
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Cover image source I’ve started going back over some old posts on reddit and re-analyzing them from a stronger climbing perspective including the recently updated 7.5 year self assessment of climbing, strength training, and hangboard. The Power Company Podcast with Steve Maisch came out a week or so ago (as
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The “Recommended Routine” of Reddit’s /r/bodyweightfitness is one of the classic beginner routines to prepare someone for gymnastics and bodyweight strength training. The routine was constructed around 2012 and was based to a large extent off a lot of the principles from the first edition of Overcoming Gravity. I wrote
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