Pro Clinic: Top 10 Bouldering Questions with Coach Jesse Firestone (FREE)

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In this Pro Clinic, coach Jesse Firestone answers lisnters' top bouldering questions in his characteristic thoughtful manner. Topics include:



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How to access maximal effort and power on the first move



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Visualization techniques to get amped



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The value of limiting attempts on a boulder



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Are grades necessary for motivation and progression



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Loss aversion theory



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The importance of skills over grades 



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Managing fear of falling



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A guaranteed way to get better at scary top outs



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Dealing with injuries 



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How to let go of the things we can’t control 



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Overcoming biases to refresh our training and performance 



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How to improve at technique if we don’t have a coach 



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Using video for self technique review 



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When testing various strength metrics is helpful vs a waste of time 



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Building capacity for better bouldering sessions





 



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Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right)



00:00 Introduction to Strength Training
00:22 Welcome to the Struggle Climbing Show
00:41 Top 10 Bouldering Questions
01:34 Jesse Firestone's Coaching Insights
02:46 Personal Climbing Journeys
03:28 Parenting and Climbing
05:54 Q&A Session Begins
07:32 Maximal Effort Tips
08:21 Visualization Techniques
10:07 Creating Aggression for Climbing
12:22 Strength Training and Plyometrics
15:25 Session Constraints and Final Tips
16:25 Corey's Perspective on Grades
17:18 Understanding Loss Aversion in Climbing
19:26 Skills Over Grades: A Coaching Approach
22:58 The Value of Attempting the Impossible
29:51 Fear of Falling in Outdoor Bouldering
31:27 Conclusion and Further Insights




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