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Posts by Joël Broersma

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Finger Rehabilitation Exercises

In this blog, I discuss 9 finger rehabilitation exercises that you can use to rehab common finger injuries in rock climbing. For the recovery of your injury to be effective you should figure out...

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Are Pull-ups Useful for Climbing?

Pull-ups are useful for rock climbing because they are a great way to develop the strength and power of your back muscles. Besides that, pull-ups can also aid in preventing injuries. The decisive...

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Periodization of Strength Training for Rock Climbing

Periodization of training for rock climbing is the planning and organization of your training plan around a single goal by fitting together training load, training intensity, and recovery times. To...

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Antagonist Training for Rock Climbing

Antagonist training is essential for rock climbers to achieve optimal performance and reduce the chance of injuries. Antagonist training or opposition training is a way to train those muscles that...

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What are the Best Strength Exercises for Bouldering?

The best strength exercises for bouldering are movements such as deadlifts, box jumps, weighted pull-ups, and campus board exercises. The fundamental requirement for these strength exercises is...

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What are the Best Strength Exercises for Sport Climbing?

The best strength exercises for sport climbing are exercises that include movements from rock climbing. Among my favorite exercises are deadlifts, ATG Split Squats, Pull-ups, and Land Mine...

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About the Author

Hey, I'm Joël, a Dutch Physical Therapist living & working in Switzerland. I'm an avid rock climber and sports & movement lover in general.

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