6 ways to improve your climbing (without getting stronger)

Getting better at bouldering isn’t something that can be rushed. There’s no single trick that will instantly deliver extraordinary gains and have you cranking on credit card crimps. Increased strength, technique and experience take time. But, climbing more strategically can really help you maximise your sessions and push yourself, right now.
This week Catie talks you through 6 really simple ways you can incorporate a little more strategy and planning into your sessions and hopefully, help you crush your project!
My sister Sofie joins me for the second part of the video, where we try and apply some of these tips to her V5 project!
I should also say, I'm no expert but I've been climbing for a few years. I've made a lot of mistakes along the way which I've learned from and hopefully I can share a little bit of wisdom from that experience ☺️ 🌻
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00:00 Intro
01:45 Read the Boulder
03:00 Prepare the Holds
04:00 Isolate Moves
05:08 Jack Russelling
06:19 Analyse Falls
06:58 Find your own way
07:36 Bonus tip
08:24 Sofie's Project Session
16:06 Sofie's Send Go
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[@Candesce]

This is mandatory viewing for new climbers! Nice video. I've been binge watching all your videos since I discovered your videos the other day. I love them all.

[@f8bouldering]

Thank you so much for such a sweet comment!! I’m so happy you’ve enjoyed binging the videos! 😊

[@thomashessellund852]

My fav is the bonus tip. Strong friends also often know where the interesting climbs are when going outside, and they often make great spotters, and they learn alot (hopefully) when coaching you.

[@f8bouldering]

Very true! I also find they encourage me to hop on things I might avoid if I were alone. Always pushing me ☺️ In the best way.

[@Sofia21M]

Rad video! Fun to hang out again Catie 😘😘😘 Come to Waterval Boven in August!!!!

[@f8bouldering]

Always the best time 🥰 So keen for Boven and sport climbing episodes 🤩 We’ll be there.

[@chrisembryclimbing]

That was awesome. The strategies are extremely similar with Louis', well worth the watch. And awesome to choose a harder climb that not only you had to think about, but could tailor the moves to your style as well. Great job!

[@f8bouldering]

Thanks so much Chris! 🙏 I’ll definitely go check out Louis’ video as well!

[@heruilin4404]

Congratulations Sophie! (and of course great coaching too)

[@f8bouldering]

😁 thanks!!

[@metalpickle]

I always enjoy your videos Catie. looking forward to the series.

[@f8bouldering]

Thanks so much Shane 😇 Really appreciate the support.

[@BenjaminStiller]

Love the video! Really wish I had something like this when I stated climbing :) All the tips are awesome though! Keep up the great work!

[@f8bouldering]

Thanks Ben! 😁

[@TIO540S1]

REALLY nice coaching!

[@f8bouldering]

Thanks so much Rob! So happy you enjoyed it ☺️🙏

[@nickemery3101]

love the Jack Russel thing. Tip rest 1 minute for every move you complete

[@f8bouldering]

Thanks Nick! Great tip! 🙌

[@MrHattick]

Have you guys had any finger injuries? How did you manage them and keep yourself strong? All I want to do is climb but I worry it's making things worse.

[@f8bouldering]

Hey Danny - I haven't personally had any significant finger injuries yet, but my partner has had a couple over the years. His advice is to tape it for support (Alex Megos' method is awesome), continue to climb carefully and do rehab exercises. The old school advice is to stop climbing for a couple of weeks, reassess and after that only climb jugs for a while. I don't think this is helpful. As far as I understand the finger needs to continue to be loaded to heal effectively. (I'm no expert so definitely chat to a physio. Treatment will also always depend on the severity and type of injury). Hopefully we can collab with a physio and do a video on this sometime soon! Here's a video on Alex's taping method kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6aWgKxrnbp-mNk

[@the.Aruarian]

Bonus-tip: Lose your sense of self-preservation. Yeet your way up as if you'll land every move and never get hurt falling. Injuries are a myth.

[@f8bouldering]

Haha not sure about the last bit 😅