I Trained Like A Pro Climber For 1 Month

[@AndrewMacFarlane]

Let me know if you want to see my full conversation with Tom about nutrition and supplements. I've got the recording and can post it if anyone wants to go more in depth on the topic!

[@kevinseymour9774]

Yes please!! Nutrition can be really confusing, and I’d love to learn more. Great vid, congrats on the send!

[@bum7201]

i wanna really curious about the mindset and breathing technique, would love to know if there's anything i could try in my training :) thanks for sharing this experience! enjoy your trip!

[@txelcat]

It would definitely be interesting! It seems however, that Tom was more focused on a specific diet for just the 4 weeks prior to the trip. Did he also talk about a more general diet for you to follow after the trip?

[@SpiritAnimalGO]

PLEASE SHARE

[@Duckers_]

Tom and Louis?! Jesus, no wonder you improved - of course, only because you put in the hard work, but that's two of the best guy's you can have in your corner giving advice

[@benschoenbachler]

for your next video you should free climb el capitan

[@raf334]

-solo

[@lucasmccoy9480]

Rafael Martinez I mean he can’t just free solo it but he can free climb it there two different thing

[@lisacapra4468]

Its free solo

[@chickennugger6797]

@@lisacapra4468 free climbing is also a thing lmao

[@jamrollz]

@@chickennugger6797 mate i saw the movie free solo 1 time, so its free solo hmmkay?

[@carolineschofield5811]

What a great video. I felt your joy with you when you sent the V7. That's what's so wonderful about climbing, no matter your level you intrinsically understand everyone's feelings of success and failure it makes it so social even though it's very much an individual battle with yourself and the problems.

[@AndrewFoush]

one day I was practicing v5's and decided to just send a v7 and got it 3rd try, I didn't think I was ready but something I learned about climbing is to just try hard things cause sometimes you stick or land moves you didn't think you were capable of, and the only way to find out if you are capable of it, is it to try. If you so happen to do a level dont shift your focus, master every level. Flash every level and nearly every climb of what you are able to do before you move on, but try and least 1-2 hard climbs but only give it a few trys, thats my best tips.

[@Spaniardface98]

Would definitely love a whole video on the muscle activation and mindset topic - it seems pretty crazy!

[@rmueller]

Second this!

[@GORENC_music]

Very realistic progress when diet is on point!! Love this

[@MrApetape]

Really good content, would love to hear more about that talking of the guy with the muscle activation!

[@usefulcoach]

As mentioned above will be doing a video about all this soon, and if you are in the UK some workshops.

[@alexanderfarooq8602]

@@usefulcoach Was the video you mentioned created? Would also LOVE to see a video on that

[@usefulcoach]

@@alexanderfarooq8602 hey, nope never did but we plan to do something around the topic before the end of year. However it's all been held back because of COVID

[@alexanderfarooq8602]

@@usefulcoach sounds cool, very much looking forward to it. In the meantime, for a curious and impatient guy, are there any good reading references covering the topic (off the top of your head)? I’ve been scouring the web, but so far come short :/

[@usefulcoach]

@@alexanderfarooq8602 ping me an email and I can take you through a remote session. Check my site for the address

[@lawrencetchen]

That's some powerful storytelling you've developed here! I felt positively invested in your success. Here's to developing your craft, in both film and climb 🤜🤛

[@eddyertang]

12:19 When you need to look hyped for the video, but its hours after you sent the problem so you do a little hollywood production next to your stairs

[@M_Lama]

Would love more info about the mindset that unlocked extra strength for you

[@andreatombesi2458]

same

[@shinrarango]

watch naruto

[@usefulcoach]

I will be doing a video about all this soon, and if you are in the UK some workshops. Head over to my website useful.coach and subscribe to the Newsletter to be notified.

[@Omsamara6]

Watch Eric Bugenhagen

[@yufengliu4206]

@@usefulcoach Checked out your videos, Tom, I found "stop using your abs to fix your posture" very helpful! Can't wait for the video about mindset and muscle activation!

[@groenhaerd]

This was really motivating, keep it up!

[@driklol]

I wish i could just call louis up and be like yo dog hook me up with some training schedule. lol , im a little jealous

[@AndrewPseudonym]

i think you can if you pay him

[@driklol]

@@AndrewPseudonym yea I'm sure you could hire him as a coach. I was just kidding because they are friends.

[@driklol]

@Matthew Aguirre What does that have to do with having someone like him as a resource? Paying someone for their time / expertise just shows common human decency.

[@jamesw7373]

He's got a program that cost about 29 bucks a month I think.. includes zoom calls once a week

[@alwaysorange4425]

We definitely want to know more in depth the steps and programs mentioned in the video so we can also learn and improve ourselves.

[@maxfern5701]

Would DEFINITLY love a video about mindset and breathing!

[@tristanreid]

Congrats!!! That's great. And well-made video, thank you for sharing. For anyone else out there curious about muscle activation, it seems like one of the core principles is that instead of stretching your tight muscles, you should focus on strengthen the opposing muscles. I ran into this once when I had tight calf muscles, and it was recommended that I do toe raises. It worked miracles!

[@KitFuchs]

I really enjoy watching your videos. I can't imagine how long it took you to finish this video but I appreciated every aspect of it. It is great to see the stuff that happens being the scenes. I have to admit that I felt proud when I saw you doing muscle ups. Keep it up dude, I hope you will have more follower soon

[@ellenjayne5573]

so cool dude! congrats on climbing your first v7!

[@TheMidnightKarneval]

I'm recovering from a shoulder injury and was considering giving up climbing but you've inspired me to continue and get even better!

[@mrdrprofsteve506]

Don't give up. I injured both my shoulders. 6 months of work and and pain but it was all worth it because I can start climbing again.

[@joshuamhardwick]

Loving these vids, Andrew. Started climbing in Feb and this is some inspiring stuff, makes me want to try the same.

[@polarity1]

10:23 You hit that top hold so hard there was a little explosion

[@j_ged]

Love this! Can't wait to see the next one.

[@notlandyn7677]

fuck yeah bro!! this made me pumped to keep up my training!!! congrats on the V7 and hope you kill it on your trip.

[@AndrewMacFarlane]

Nice! Keep up the training! And follow up video is out for this 'Climb V7 in a month' 💪🏻

[@YiZongOng]

the progress is real! you looking pretty strong by about halfway through the video already!

[@suterde]

so happy for you! congrats on your first ever V7

[@ingosche2273]

Awesome video and results. I am also trying to progress in bouldering, since I am plateauing for a long time (on a lot easier grades). I am trying to loose weight, build up strength and technique and this a great inspiration for me to achieve my goal. Thank you for that and go crush some v7s on your trip!

[@kristianbejb]

go play RA

[@N.aattee]

Depending on the grade you should practice technique also

[@dannyportman9123]

I want to know what got said to you before you managed 2 muscle ups! Amazing

[@akhan07]

I really like how you showed the diet side of things. People usually just show an exercising montage and leave out what they eat.

[@fishmate5443]

If that interests you, check out "Mani The Monkey". He's a vegan who goes into depth on nutrition and its relationship with climbing... He climbs sport 8c/5.14b, and worth listening to as he takes a more scientific path to understanding the experience.

[@climbinggymnetwork1019]

Hey Andrew, just discovered your channel. Saw this and had to watch. I'm planning the content for my channel right now. Mostly want to focus on spotlighting climbing gyms, but thought I would throw in some other things like this. I climbed and got in pretty good shape a few years ago, but haven't done anything for the last two years or so. So, I'm in pretty bad shape, and just turned 53. Looks like this video did pretty well for you, so I think I'll give it a try myself. Thank you for the inspiration, and wish me luck.

[@AndrewMacFarlane]

Good luck! I just turned 35 and I'm in the best shape of my life. Just takes time and commitment to making it a priority. I know guys your age who are still crushing it- have fun getting back into it!

[@carllosthismind]

Truly inspirational! Keep it going!

[@AB-rl8iz]

So great to see Tom here! He’s really great!

[@Theninjaonthemountains]

great v7 to send too!! I wish they set that one up at my gym

[@EVAn182]

Thks for the motivation. We would love to know more about 8:26 the mindset, posture breathing and muscle activation please

[@denyvader6477]

Nice vid, love the Free solo boulder problem

[@AMANEW93]

-I want you to sleep well and be well rested -That was really englightening!

[@afailable]

I hate the idea of changing my diet but I guess I'll need to

[@christofferuden7680]

I really hope theres a more in depth video of what Louis told you to do coming. I can send V5 and I really feel like I am stronger than some climbers above my level. A video about the technique excercises would be appreciated deeply.

[@tommiewilliams8536]

Really interesting video, would love to see more videos about nutrition and breathing / activation strategies! Any tips on increasing grip strength and grip technique?

[@OlofStorm]

Great work man! Looking forward to see how it goes!

[@willlloyd9480]

At 10:24 when you hit the top Hold the lighting looks as if sparks are coming out of the hold! Pretty cool

[@yesreneau]

Man, I wish there were like 20 more of these motivation videos I could just binge watch

[@Artilectual]

Awesome V7 send. Good luck on the rocks and thank you for the inspiration! 💪😉👌

[@inMuro]

this was a great inspiration, even though I'm a beginner I now know that it takes good practice and preparation and then you can achieve whatever you want!! american dream moments yassss

[@harveyfrancismusic]

so stoked for you on the muscle up!

[@shrop]

Thank you for sharing this. It's very helpful, and well put together.

[@brianhernandez3749]

really well put together video...like many others here.. would really like you to go into depth on Tom's advice regarding: mindset, poster, proper breathing, and muscle activation.

[@sayf_m]

Wow a physical transformation thumbnail that doesn't exploit lighting and flexing and posing? There is still hope on youtube

[@wsemenske]

Yes it does, the contrast is more on the right, he's flexing in the right, and most likely rounded generously the measurements to his benefit to achieve maximum fat loss percentage. Not as exaggerated as most people do, but it's still exaggerating.

[@sophiamann2417]

Great Video!! Very helpful and thanks for putting the links down below this is also very helpful! Keep up the good work and keep climbing.

[@jrblackify]

How cool to do the Boulder Problem replica as your first indoor v7! If I had that thing nearby I'd project the hell out of it (my best indoors is V6 currently)

[@jordansullivan5764]

Congrats, man!

[@tygecornwell-gilbert590]

Love the mindset, posture breathing concept, learning to be a yoga teacher at the moment and then looking to do Personal training... Being into gym and climbing at the moment theres a lot of cross over which help. especially with what yogis call Pranayama (LIfe force control), which can just be translated as breath control, between sets now i really focus on getting Full breaths which has seemed to help, but also in sets as i try and make sure i get full inhale and exhales, which is helping me to push through the tough sets and i generally feel a lot stronger!

[@SebNooord]

Is the mindset & focus day in your "I climb like a pro climber 6 month" plan kind of like the session with tom put into practice, and if so what does a typical session look like? Is there any video footage of what tom thought you, we could watch for free or do I have to book a zoom-call with tom to get that sort of jedi-powers?

[@usefulcoach]

Head to my site, signup via the newsletter link, as I have something coming out by the end of the year

[@t.m.4808]

First of all... respect for the training attitude. The start can be kind a rough but I train in a similar style for nearly 2.5 years now and there are still constant improvements. I would love to hear more about the muscle activation stuff... seems pretty interesting

[@santiagosalcedo7909]

Dude your 1 month transofrmation was motivating to say the least. I got the pulley of my finger sprained and came back after a month and a half and still notice it but oh well. Very useful video. Im in Valladolid, Spain so If you swing by I´d love to show you our climbing gym haha. Cheers

[@sarahjpeters]

This was great! Way to put in so much hard work!! So awesome!!

[@RyanAnding]

Great video! Thank you for sharing.

[@umbertogonzalez6502]

Yooo you wild my guy 🤘🏾 Happy climbing!

[@SnowmansApartment]

i‘m at an easy V4-V5 (6b) level atm. I‘ll try to train a little harder and do the following exercises on 2 of 3 bouldering sessions every week: 1) hover over holds 2) pull shoulder to hold 3) climb a problem 4 times while not using the right/left hand/foot. I‘ll also try and work out my core and do push ups and some stabilization exercises on 2 other days and have two rest days. Goal is to reach V7(7a) by the end of the year :)

[@dendikke3]

Did you send a V7? :D

[@SnowmansApartment]

Yarik H haha no, had my own set of complications. Had to stop climbing and condition my wrists first. Turns out, jumping from V5 to V7 in such a speed is only possible if you already climb for several years and have the body to endure the amount of workload.. seems wiser for me to concentrate on just being able to climb injury free before looking at grades 😄 but was nice to try out. I think, once my tendons and ligaments are strong enough, i could easily reach V7. But getting your tendons to that level seems pretty hard, so someone with extremely weak tendons like me 😄

[@alexandrasalesman]

Congratulations on sending your V7!

[@noahgallery1162]

You see Buzzfeed, THIS is how you do comparison photos. No contouring, better light, angles, or even posture. Fantastic progress by the way!

Amazing video! So inspiring.

[@apeman6059]

Amazing video man

[@hannes3422]

I improved within 8 month from not climbing to 6b+and was told that is reasonable progress by a v11 climber. Now hearing about such feats makes me want to test the limits of progress even more.

[@DpAmoK]

If if I could press ''loved this video'' I would!!

[@Glenners]

Gigachad jawline props m8

[@chasity3576]

Also, try Eucommia Bark for tendons. I like it with black tea or as a tea with hot water and honey.

[@ballbarn]

I'd be very interested to see a breakdown of your conditioning routine, the ab exercises and pushups and pullups and all that. Nice work.

[@dposch]

bro great job on the muscle up thats a big moment

[@TheGoonSquadd]

This soundtrack makes it sound like you’re ready to dock to a space station falling out of orbit

[@ShowTheOreo]

Looking forward to the muscle activation video

[@ianaaronson5237]

*Does one mock El Capitan boulder problem in gym* *decides to skip v7 outside and free solo El Capital instead*

[@OllieDraws]

Now this man has a JAW AND A HALF!

[@paulewald.]

Great achievement and a pretty good documentation of it as well, really enjoyed this one! I have to ask though, the breathing and muscle activation techniques, are you planning on explaining these in the future? I am really intrigued by what they enabled you to achieve and I think a lot of people would be interested in hearing about these, if possible. :)

[@TheDeclancox]

Excellent account, very well made.

[@RAYGUNWOD]

Great content man. Thanks

[@MrJroenn1]

Can you post your training program? thanks a lot!

[@micochong004]

Nice video! Very inspirational. I'll try a 30-day training routine soon!

[@konstantinotrembsky9966]

Thats a great idea to reduce your calories, especially via carbs reduction when you need the highest perfomance and the fastest recovery. Reeeallly great.

[@joshuabenedictos9440]

Awesome inspiring video!!

[@NeemorsWorld]

The end of this video had me so stoked for you😄

[@maartje_wilmink]

Awesome work dude! would love to see in detail what Tom Herbert told you, and Louis part aswell

[@KevonLindenberg]

Beast mode! grats brother and thanks for the supplement tips. I was thinking about callogen/c for a while for the tendons.

[@taiman9423]

Amazing video, nicely edited

[@MondoSolis]

i usually dont comment on vids but damn this one was amazing.. like a mini little movie. An Average Joes free solo if u will hah. when u did that muscle up i was cheering hahaha. then u topped the v6 and that puff of chalk was kick ass! i thought it mightve been an added effect... finally that v7!!! epic!

[@thirtytwoslim]

Good work man. Although..jumping straight into a strength & power program during a calorie deficit phase is pretty sketchy.

[@daverae7429]

Great video Andrew! Would you be able to post details about your home work outs and dieting schedule? I've been wanting to do the same thing to improve my climbing! Cheers

[@orelkabetz6049]

Man so much motivation

[@frank1393]

love this. very wholesome.

[@snoopdoge5890]

This made me so happy

[@6lu5ky86]

I've been trying to get into shape and so far it's been great. I've been thinking since I have psoriatic arthritis that I'd simply like a rock climbers body. I'm rather slim but I can put on some muscle. There's a bouldering facility in my town so it seems like a good idea.

[@angustenison-collins4799]

Am I able to find the workout routine that you followed pretty please ? 🙄

[@tdot5847]

That was awesome

[@stevenstevens990]

Great video

[@chris-hn2yd]

Would Like to get more into detail of the climbing sessions

[@claireworld_]

Great job!

[@bilvotel3119]

I want to have the freerider boulder problem in my gym too

[@nelsonianb1289]

Jeese 5-11 168. Im 6' 205 and on 4s n 5s, time to get lean. Thanks for showing the discipline necessary

[@xxpowwowbluexx]

Dude, your masseter muscles are huge.

[@felixthiele907]

I'd really care about an in-depth schedule of the time doing this. Meaning how many times have you been training at home and how many at the centre? Would you care to share the training plan with the exercises? Would be very appreciated :) Also I am very interested in that mindset topic. Thank you.

[@Almountainmama]

Given the timeline, I thought the quest would be to find the softest V7 in the area :)

[@fredlau9800]

bravo for completing the free solo problem