CTC Stage 6: Maximum Power, Testing, and CRUSHING PROJECTS!!!

For the last twenty weeks we have developed technique (Stage 1), endurance (Stage 2), strength endurance (Stage 3), maximum strength (Stage 4), and power (Stage 5).  Now it's time to…

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Crank Book Review: Vertical Mind

This book is fantastic.  I have read many books trying to help me be a better climber both in body and mind.  I am working on the long version of…

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CTC Stage 5: Power

After a year of working Stages 1 through 4, I hope you guys are ready for Stage 5!POWER UP!!!This is another great stage to really see how far you have…

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CTC Stage 4: Maximum Strength

This Stage is super fun!  You will be performing near or at your previously tested on-sight maximum and this is the opportunity to see just how strong you have become.…

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CTC Stage 3: Strength Endurance

Let me first start by explaining what Strength Endurance actually is.  Breaking it down, strength is the ability and level at which one can apply force.  Endurance is the ability…

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CTC Stage 2: Endurance

This Stage is intended to start increasing your overall strength while simultaneously forcing work on endurance by increasing the amount of time on the wall or under a load.  To…

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CTC Stage 1b: Technique

We have arrived to the real meat of the Crank Training Cycle.  For the next four (4) weeks, or four sessions for either climbing discipline.  Thanks to the testing in…

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JMC: Injuries

You know what Jams My Cams? Injuries and the ensuing recovery period.I think it is safe to say that we all hate to get hurt and when it happens doing…

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A Look Back: October

Hot SendsAlex Megos:He went on a tear, a new location every week and new "hardest in the area" every week.  The very definition of going ham.  Usually I try to…

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CTC Stage 1a: Preparation

Note -  A Look Back: October is coming, but a lot happened last month.  Start your training early this month with our first look at the true Crank Training Cycle.Since this…

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