A dynamic package of training material from a pair of expert coaches;The Self-Coached Climber; offers comprehensive instruction, from the basics of gripping holds to specific guidelines for developing a customized improvement plan. Hague and Hunter base their methods on the four fundamental components of all human movement--balance, force, time, and space--and explain how to apply these principles to achieve efficient results. The DVD presents live demonstrations of training exercises and features an original documentary of a 5.14a/b redpoint attempt by Adam Stack and Chris Lindner. Includes 52 practical training exercises designed to advance technique, detailed anatomical illustrations that explain climbing physiology and an 85-minute DVD that shows concepts in action.
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It's nothing new to call climbing a balance sport, but the "why" behind the concept has never been fully explained. Read the first page
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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...this book can take you there. I have read several books on training for climbing but they are all aiming at the professionals or very, very accomplished climbers. This book is for people like me. Those who are not yet good, live anormal life with a family and a job and try to fit training into a busy schedule. This book really helps. It shows some excercises that worked wonders for my technique. It gives realistic training tips. Especially the tips about performance pyramids has taken me up several grades in performance. If you love climbing but is not professional, get it.
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I would strongly recommend this book. Even my very advanced climbing friends call this book: 'pure science of climbing'.
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By D. Greenwood
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I bought this book on recommend from Dave Macleod (who coincidently has also released a really good climbing book called 9 out of 10 climbers) and I have never looked back.
After studying the text and following the technique drills on the DVD over 6 sessions my technical ability has improved massively. Between December 2009 - mid January 2010 (6 weeks) I've gone from climbing 6a+ to starting to flash 6b routes.
Definitely a must buy climbing book for those new to climbing and a thirst to move up the grades.
After studying the text and following the technique drills on the DVD over 6 sessions my technical ability has improved massively. Between December 2009 - mid January 2010 (6 weeks) I've gone from climbing 6a+ to starting to flash 6b routes.
Definitely a must buy climbing book for those new to climbing and a thirst to move up the grades.
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Useful for beginners and advanced climbers.
Practical but also scientific approach to climbing. However, the features of the DVD are disappointing (it should rather include those techniques from the book in detail, instead... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Arsène knows!!!
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Brilliant book
Worth every penny, I read this book a number of times as it is so good. If you climb then this is worth buying
Published 4 months ago by mr m axford
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Brilliant
This book, with DVD,gives excellent instruction - the title of the book says it all. Using the exercises, and especially climbing blindfold, certainly increases body awareness and... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Trysha
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Excellent book
I am a starter climber and was going to abandon the sport (because of repeated failures), until this book was recommended to me. Read more
Published 21 months ago by AJ
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Love this book
This book is great, its my favourite book on the subject. I love all the step by step pictures of moves and diagrams. Read more
Published 23 months ago by zoek5m
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Start here...
If you've recently started climbing or have been climbing at the same level for a while then get this book. Read more
Published on 10 April 2011 by PrivateSeller12
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Superb - concise, readable and effective
This book is a gem.
Between this and Dave MacLeod's "9 out of 10 climbers.." I've improved massively in terms of grades. Read more
Between this and Dave MacLeod's "9 out of 10 climbers.." I've improved massively in terms of grades. Read more
Published on 2 Dec 2010 by B. OSullivan
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Amazing help
I've been climbing for 4 months and have recently hit a plateau in regards to how far strength alone can get me. Read more
Published on 3 Dec 2009 by Christopher Withers
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