Advanced Climbing Tips to Get over Plateau

[@THVHSYR]

What a great guest! He openly talks about his thoughts during the process, making for really good interaction between you two. Rotimi‘s complex thinking offers real insight into what moves us climbers during projects. Would love to see him more often.

[@driesvanoosten4417]

Yes! More session coaching Rotimi please. He says so many things I recognize!

[@jarequemetabolski]

I agree! Also keep up the "psychological" things, like thoughts, expectations and feelings. Really helpful for me!

[@antb4421]

And so so so handsome

[@DunklerVater]

The side-by-side view at 21:54 together with the text on the key differences might be the best thing ive ever come across in a coaching video. I dont know how much effort the editing takes for this style, but i would absolutely love it if this comes more often in coaching-style videos. Its truly fantastic to see. Great video!

[@22RedEyeJedi22]

Came to say the same! beautifully made! couldn't be more clear.

[@mickey_rose]

I agree. More of this would be welcome

[@static_motion]

I share a lot of Rotimi's difficulties with that kind of move, I think that might be a game-changer tip for me. Will definitely be keeping that side-by-side in mind when I'm at the climbing gym later today.

[@godslafco]

@21:49 was a golden moment. "no not quicker with the hands, Earlier with the hands." That TIMING component sometimes gets translated as being faster.....but ON TIME is way smoother than trying to be fast. And another FREAKING GEM at @23:17 such good logic.

[@saisaivipa]

Your tips don’t just work for any climbers, they work for all sorts of life situations 😊

[@류영석-o4v]

What is super inspirational to me is how Rotimi is smiling after the session. One way of seeing this session would be 'oh, I couldn't send anything today' which is how I usually feel. But you can tell he feels clear and tangible progress in the session and feels better about himself and his climbing after the session. It takes a true coach to make the student feel that way. Some teachers can make you feel pretty sh*tty even if you've sent everything that day.

[@n3v3r1s4]

spot on

[@johndoe920]

I love that he just straight up told Louis that he's good at this coaching thing. Amazing chemistry between those two.

[@Rotimi_Odukoya]

This is a fire session Louis! Thank you for the valuable tips and wonderful session!

[@craghack8543]

Hey Louis, Im climbing for a few months now and your videos are by far the best imo on KZbin for understanding and helping new climbers to learn technique, approach to new projects and motivation. Keep up the great work on your channel!

[@chrisembry3736]

Welcome to the community and family

[@jonnes__4657]

It's not directly for beginners, but of course there are also for beginners some learnings. E.g. work on your weakness. 👍 .

[@vigilancebrandon]

Highly recommend Dave McLeod’s channel if you haven’t checked it out yet, he is top-notch

[@marcob981]

22:42 this would make a good short. I feel like i would save it just to replay it and remind myself later. Great video, lots of learning on very different styles of climbs!

[@emperorsascharoni9577]

Yeah! Real guru Louis moment.

[@climbing-basti]

... now I'm soooo psyched to learn paddle dynos. Such a good explanation.

[@quantumXkyle]

New epic climber unlocked, "Man-catcher Louis"

[@chrisembry3736]

22:40 I think as climbers, we can all relate that there are styles that we are not good at and we typically always default to a negative mindset. As Louis always teaches, what we say to ourselves can be rephrased into a much more positive mindset. Terrific video and lessons.

[@takeiteasy8847]

I love how Louis is able to work with all kinds of personalities. Also props to the students willing to share their learning progress with everybody. That is really brave and as someone struggeling with maybe most of everything I see here I get to learn a lot from watching it so thanks to everybody involved.

[@davidalvarezgarcia3784]

i could watch louis coaching all the day long omg, and he is so smooth im learning all about dynos from you thanks

[@PIinian]

This was such a great video for the mental attitude of climbing

[@ramsessiereveld2824]

This might me my favourite Louis coaches video! ps: please never ever edit out the failing catches at the start, they are amazing

[@Thepolzo]

The best part of this video is definately when Louis talks about mindset and how we should be careful about how we talk to ourselves! Your coaching and mindset is soooo inspiring Louis! Keep it up! ❤

[@jimbobgypson3006]

A comment on your videos overall, over time: I really appreciate that you have a real diversity of people with you. Women, men, different climbing levels, body types, and even skin colors and likely ethnic backgrounds. If I knew my accents better, I’d probably find you’re also representing a range of the UK districts or London neighborhoods as well. ;) But my point is that along with your very welcoming nature, you consistently portray that climbing is for everyone, which is fantastic for the sport. Thank you.

[@lisasnotes]

Such a good thought! Thank you for pointing this out! ❤

[@ontheballcity71]

Rotimi often climbs at East when i'm there (on a Monday). Dude is strong and chill.

[@hobbsthetiger2531]

This is such a brilliant video, quite emotional for myself. Such a wonderful piece of art combining debate, philosophy and training in one place . LOVE this

[@adrianlandreth9918]

I've been climbing a a long time and seeing the dyno load up explained like that just clicked. Now to put it to practice.

[@wolfgangpokorski4483]

Very impressive your progress, Rotimi, especially on squeezing into the little boxes on the second boulder as a rather tall climber. Amazing coaching as always from you, Louis. Seeing the latest videos with you, collaborating with Erin, Eric Karlson and Rotimi, your way of finding the right words for so manY different people in different situations really impresses me (as a physio who has a reputation of encouraging people being a personal strength). So great to watch and learn from!

[@CookieCreamCrumble]

Louis is so brave, thats such a wonderful and accurate compliment

[@hemasgeir470]

What a great personality ! Rotimi is inspiring! Be brave man, we all have the warrior's heart, just need to dig it! Learned a great deal from both of you in this one!

[@enolparacetamol8047]

The paddle dyno trick is so eye-opening for me. Thank you Lou for sharing it!

[@Daan_Music_]

Finally an in depth video for higher intermediate levels! Thank you so much!

[@oovlocityoo2671]

Louis is such a great trainer! Such a good energy and a ton of tips and knowledge!

[@jackieponting1109]

I love Louis’ mindset tips, these sessions always look fun (even when they are challenging and need to see progress along the way)

[@travisdudley4520]

Regarding the mindset discussion at the end, years a ago I was working on a top-rope climb in my gym and it did not go well, and when I got down I just said "Well, that sucked." So the next time I got on the wall to try again I said "Ok, time to suck less". That quickly became my mantra for climbing and many other things in life. I find it humorous, but also motivational.

[@fredericrodrigue3059]

This was amazing Louis ! Thank you for saying what you think when climbing (the stress and worrying and feeling bad not topping something you know you usually do). I am 100% like that and didn't know the others were similar. I will try your suggestions for sure.

[@dsluna]

That glasses' touch. I loved it, Louis. Not as much as your speech, it is something I've already heard you several times in your channel, but it is still sth I need hearing and being reminded. Thank you both of you for the reflections and video.

[@noskillnochill]

I loved when you showed the slow motion side by side of the different hand matching and foot arc techniques. such a great guest too, I love the conversations you two are having!

[@justapenoindex]

your coaching videos are as fun as they are helpful! the slowmo-swing-timing-comparison-thingy is amazing

[@seth8989]

Great video. Love seeing these lessons. I REALLY wish you posted follow ups in these types of videos. I want to see how the advice plays out over time and see the climber get the problems!

[@deslomator]

Many good insights, as we've grown accustomed with this channel. There's truly an art in knowing whether to keep refining a beta or going for the send.

[@cbstyle87]

What a wholesome session. Great positivity from Rotimi.

[@SuperBodied]

Love seeing Rotimi on here! Great tips 🫡🫡

[@ApequH]

Rotimi just had the best dedication to the jumping into Louis arms bit and I love it

[@AnnaNibbs]

This video came at the perfect time for me. I'm neurodivergent, I'm a novice climber, and I'm currently learning to drive... And struggling with it. I reluctantly accepted today that I'm going to have to swap from a manual to an automatic because I have coordination difficulties. After an emotional driving lesson, I decided to let off steam with a quick bouldering session. Although I still managed to climb a few techy problems and made progress on a more power-based one, my movements weren't very fluid, so if course my brain was going "that's because you're clumsy and stupid and your coordination is always going to be rubbish". What a shitty, mean thing to say to myself. So instead, looking at the evidence... I've been climbing for 14 months. I'm neurodivergent, I have a connective tissue disorder and several other chronic conditions, I'm in my 40s, postmenopausal and a working parent, and I'm currently stronger, more flexible, braver and more movement-literate than at any other time in my life. I'm tenacious, and I've worked really hard to make progress in something I love, but which didn't come naturally, and I'm improving all the time, and even do moves sometimes that impress other climbers. I'm pretty nifty at slabs and anything in a corner, and I have damn good balance, which is something I couldn't say a year ago! Thanks for the mindset tips. I'm glad I've just talked myself round to a different point of view. 😅 Also, Rotimi is an excellent student and so positive! Would love to see more collabs between you guys. ❤

[@genieinthepot2455]

Nice!

[@marialamle6958]

Love your mindset shift! And I agree, Rotimi is a great student and collab.

[@DiegoDevPro]

What an useful video. The lesson on the dynamic start was pure ilumination. I hope you make more videos like this. Congrats! 🔥🔥🔥

[@TheMerryDwarf]

This video is a masterclass of mindset coaching!

[@callumtyrrell8748]

Love this video. It's excellent advice for climbers of all skill levels, especially that feeling of being judged or embarrassed. Literally last night I fell off a v4 slab and rolled my ankle pretty bad. Felt like a tit. The centers staff were with me right away with first aid, and other climbers came to make sure I was alright and to praise my effort on a harder route. Love this sport, and love coaches like Louis who make us achieve our best with kind words and encouragement!

[@LeanneModenPoet]

These mindset tips are so useful in all areas of life. Great stuff.

[@rhettetherington1351]

Another great video. Istruggle with having a negative mindset . Your tips about the way you talk to yourself sound really helpful. Looking forward to going tomorrow.

[@SeeThePotential]

Amazing session and fantastic energy. Would love to see more of Rotimi on the channel. Really enjoyed this

[@WallFlailer]

Love this! This is the range I’ve been in for a good few years now and seeing this is definitely motivating.

[@TheTiagovitoria]

Louis is really one of the kindest people in the game. Reminds me of my favourite climbing teacher and friend Betão the friendliest and most giving climber I've ever known

[@patrick23224]

You are a gem of a human Louis!

[@ironmaidenmetalgod]

Trying weakness problems or "anti-style" is great and all. Except on sideways dynos, those can eat it.

[@nilsp9426]

Love these training videos, they are so relatable and practical!

[@scruffy1767]

i really like the way louis mindset is he really focuses on not putting yourself down and keeping that good mindset cause it really does effect your climbing. Great video i would love to see him do some lead climbing or top roping routes i think that would be super interesting

[@kseniiakabanets639]

Thank you for this video! It’s awesome 👏🏻

[@somebody553]

Amazing video, great guest, awesome tips! Really appreciate these videos. You are amazing ❤❤

[@lolzguyl]

Catalyst Tuesday, yay!

[@SuedeNWings]

great video. love that it was about the process and mindset more than anything

[@kilianfunke8974]

what a kind soul he is.... great company. Hey, as a 6'6" climber I always struggle to get some climbs even started. Would love to see you do a comparison of really short and really tall climbers, as to what they can do to work around their boundaries and if there are tricks to .... well at least get some climbs started.

[@expandingmovement6200]

Your coaching is fantastic!

[@beelzebub2808]

That was actually very nice to watch

[@AnnMaier-r7w]

Great teaching again Ty so much 👍

[@Shin-bq8bg]

such a nice guy, good energy!

[@thewalkingcook6525]

Fantastic a great video especially demonstrating how negative self talk is damaging to potential progress,motivation and feeling states👏🔥😁

[@abigailhulstine6262]

Rotimi has such a cool vibe, I love him lol

[@outpostjared7835]

Such a great coach!!

[@driesvanoosten4417]

That intro was legendary!

[@benjaminpercival2774]

Yeh Rotimi is a legend!

[@jackylee4132]

For the Power boulder, if you look at Louis attempt right about 10:52, his left leg toe had pushed his leg up first and then match while Rotimi 11:18 his toes weren't pushed in much and hence his body was sinking down too much. Im sure if he clawed his left toe more and pushed his hip up and left he would of held on better

[@alisoncurran9631]

Aw i feel like I've just had a therapy session !! 🫶 great video ❤

[@00PlPu00]

I was strongly exploring my weaknesses and trying to learn...until I fell from a slab and nastily broke my foot in what amounted to 9 months away from climbing. Now I am stuck in between being extremely cautious and trying to regain confidence.

[@dannynoe3389]

Big ups Louis!

[@khyzz6027]

Louis is no Climbing Coach ! He's a philosopher and mental health coach that just happens to be great at climbing !

[@DarthShunkle]

Gotta love the use of positive psychology

[@tomvanderwulp5092]

This guy is wise af

[@eliskadokoupilova5890]

Love this content! Sadly I broke my tallar bone on a lead route a month before and I still can't even walk. I atleast watch videos about climbing, but I miss gym sooo much.😢

[@biquinary]

I love this video!!!!!! 🧡🧡🧡

[@adventureawaits6923]

Awesome video!!

[@vigilancebrandon]

Amazing!

[@rs0n]

Great video 😃

[@landondesjardins1808]

more videos in this grade range would help me and others improve a lot

[@teodorconstantinescu670]

Woaaahh very early! Exciting!

[@tallky]

That is one charismatic & beautiful man. Signed; a straight dude.

[@sammarek8973]

louis is literally just a positive psychologist at this point

[@yyok4870]

such a great tips here

[@darkaquatus]

I think that the things you tell yourself vs the things you feel at that time and the way these two things impact each other is comparable to your emotional state and the music you listen to. Yes, you can make yourself happier by listening to happy music, but that only works when you're already kind of happy or at least neutral. When you listen to happy music when you're depressed it's only going to make you feel more miserable and it will only frustrate you a lot. So if I feel kinda neutral about a boulder and I hype myself up, that generally works well. But when I'm really insecure for some reason it won't work any more. Instead, what I notice works best, I try to simply get rid of all feelings altogether. This allows me to just send it without trying my best, but also without being dragged down by my insecurity. Hopefully, after trying a few times, I lose my insecurity and I can see myself doing it if I try a bit harder, which then allows me to hype myself up and enter a different, more positive mental state. In other words: the things you tell yourself and the things you feel should not be too distant from each other, or it won't work. And if I feel really insecure, it's best to enter a mental state of 'not caring' too much and just try and see what happens. I hope this makes sense.

[@TheGreatAscent]

Amazing Video :)

[@ejl74]

That intro had me rolling 😂😂😂

[@lilintern]

I love how Louis says " i was fighting hard" but in no way whatsoever looked like he struggled at all on climb 2.

[@D0h1000]

that intro was gold LOL

[@Lokigh]

funny seeing myself in the background of this video haha :)

[@jordancataldo]

@Louis, At~21 minutes, your left leg straightens as you reach the apex which gives the tension to produce the power on the kick.

[@hashtagornah]

Sugar Honey Ice Tea is my new favorite xD

[@danrkelly]

Dream combo (including Sam ; ))

[@TobyBaker-g1m]

I love how a junior comp has Beavertown branded holds...

[@stoutpigs3946]

Lois speaks with the wisdom of Yoda at times. 😂

[@wojciechjankowski5707]

Damn I'd love to have a bouldering session with you fellas. Good vibes.

[@kajtekmccranck9978]

Mom's saying 💙

[@kajtekmccranck9978]

Moreover: highly valuable class-video. Keep it going guys because you do it very well 💪 cheers!

[@malcdelnorte7004]

Great video though!!

[@ianderk6527]

Ink’s weaknesses are treats and naps, and he leans into them hard

[@brightpowder_cena]

He's just like me fr

[@SuperSaiyanOpie]

Would love to see you do a coaching collab with Mat Wright

[@uncleiso]

"How do you gauge progress if you're not sending" As someone who grew up playing a lot of Pokemon and other video games lol I think of it as win or lose, you still gain exp. Just showing up and trying is more progress than not trying at all. I also look at how much better I got at the individual moves. If I couldn't do a move before, but now I can do it, that's progress. If I was looking sketchy on a move, but now I look clean, that's progress. If it used to take me over a minute to do a climb and now I can do it in less than 30 seconds, that's progress. I think defining progress is one of the key ideas all climbers should do to help strengthen their mindset when going into sessions

[@jmesmith2]

Where does one find pants like the ones Louis is wearing?

[@grdnxy]

Regarding the question on how to measure progress if you don't finish boulders, I usually just decide that wherever I fall of is the top of that route for that day for me. Someone else decided, somewhat arbitrarily, where the route ends, so why shouldn't I get to decide where it ends for this day. And if on another day I manage to go past my previous "top", I can mark down progress in my little notebook of what I topped that day.