Training with the Korean Moonboard Master - Hoseok Lee

[@hoseoklee93]

Super psyched!!!

[@BeefyBoulders]

Thanks for being so chill with me filming lol

[@gabethomas8123]

What is the name of the gym in Seoul?

[@BeefyBoulders]

KSW Gym. You can find them on Instagram @ksw.climbing.gym

[@jadielabdiel5921]

i know im randomly asking but does anyone know a tool to log back into an Instagram account? I somehow lost the password. I love any help you can give me.

[@kanedillon4107]

@Jadiel Abdiel instablaster :)

[@slomo_thesloth6940]

When I first got to know him he just started climbing like a year ago and he was already at basically professional level. And he is so dedicated to climbing but still so down-to-earth.

[@0hhSly]

He’s super strong but still pros are ridiculously strong, he even acknowledges it himself

[@UrsantaHoHoHo]

where else can he be other than earth ?

[@aikawa1985]

Every time I see his instagram videos, I always thought that the problem looks so easy for him. However, this gives perspective on how dedicated he is too climbing and training. Glad I found this vlog

[@Blackbolt09]

Such crazy strength. So good to see one of my favourite instagram climbers - wish there were more vlogs of him on youtube!

[@codewithmarcel1]

Hoseok is a big Inspiration for me. This guy is the best

[@elliottrodgers6557]

Surprisingly good edit for a moonboard video. He seems like a very humble climber!

[@andrewyang1993]

Been following Hoseok for a while, he’s a great inspiration for me to push harder!

[@rud69420]

Awesome video dude! Can't wait for part 2

[@MakeItLookEasyClimbing]

Wow, moonboard training seems to be fun and effective training.

[@mattiti8523]

"fun" for 0.1% of the population

[@moleyboy9650]

man, i love the moon board, but it is so hard!! so good for really testing your overall max body strength!!

[@richardtan1332]

Love this guy man! Love that dedication

[@Cosmicgardening]

Not going to lie it was really gratifying to see him fail a couple times. It's easy to forget strong climbers fail too!

[@ShowTheOreo]

Absolute beast

[@zZsolidZz]

Very cool guy, would like to see more from him on youtube

[@muscularibuprofen69]

Great vid dude. Good to have some insight in to one of the moonboard legends!

[@BeefyBoulders]

Thank you for the positive feedback 🙏🏼

[@j1mmy69_]

So good cant wait for part 2

[@michaellim4125]

Badass content derek!! Ask him his road to his first v8!

[@BeefyBoulders]

For sure man. I’ll be meeting him next month again. Thanks for the support!

[@kicksnarehat4393]

great music

[@marcuschong307]

Grand Daddy Hoseok

[@cubensispleez5422]

10:37 very true and on point. Shred on brotha.

[@SlavaKim]

He is awesome! Also didn't expect his english to be so perfect, is he from Korea or did he study abroad?

[@BeefyBoulders]

He did mention going to New York for a few weeks for school. He's also a freelance English translator. I was really lucky he spoke English. Maybe the only way the video would have been possible.

[@KSSyu13]

There's a lot of Korean Americans who move back too.

[@eriklindesteg9871]

He must have moved to America for a while, or went to some sort of English school. Since im just thinking logically, its very hard for Koreans to speak perfectly fluent English while being stuck in Korea for most of their lives (due to our throats bilogically shapes itself based upon the language we speak, our tonal langauge etc). But he rocks at climbing

[@SlavaKim]

@@eriklindesteg9871 From my understanding and experience Korean young generation actually speaks English decently well without ever going outside of the country for longer than a vacation: stringent education system, fast access to Internet, exposure to American culture. Not sure if your biological argument makes sense, I never heard of throats shaping upon the language, although I could believe it.

[@eriklindesteg9871]

@@SlavaKim I have to correct myself and say im basing my biological knowledge of something i have read and watched, it might not be the throat but its something around that area, due to as you agreed with the different ways we speak languages. And i agree, younger generations tend to have a better English vocabulary and a better understanding for the English language. But i would say its harder for a Korean to adapt a perfect American accent without error, due to the difference in the tones used in Korean. (I myself am Norwegian and would say im quite fluent but yet in dialogue you would catch a hint off my accent) But yes internet plays an extremely huge role, but Korea is also more Homogenous (i believe that is the correct word) compared to other more Hetergoenous societies like the one i live in. (Not bashing either society, just stating that thats just how it is) and therefore being less exposed to foreign media. But we seem to agree here :)

[@vincentbausone23]

Cray cray

[@thlee3]

i know this isn't the point, but his english is shockingly good ... hardly any issues wit notoriously hard L's and R's for K-People

[@climbingturkey]

"Dayum." - Hoseok Lee

[@Noold]

Do you ever try to static these problems? Is it even possible?

[@BeefyBoulders]

For his reach, definitely impossible. When you see it in real life, the angle and scale of the problems is insane.

[@Lucatheclimber]

sick video:)

[@LukeRockCimber]

Core strength is out of control!

[@xb-70flighthigh74]

Nice video

[@TOMMYOOST]

not cutting feet is practically impossible for this guy

[@boulderingmastersofmovemen9492]

Moonboard :)

[@andrearaymond9423]

I'm from italy And Bologna is a city

[@biltongandboba]

His English is impressively fluent!

[@BeefyBoulders]

He really applies himself. My jaw was literally dropping at some of his stories and his work ethic.

[@RedX2276]

Pretty sure he's getting a degree in English

[@TesterAnimal1]

Impressive strength. But what's he done on grit?

[@nathansmith5041]

From his 27Crags tick list: 8b:1 8a:3 7c+:8 7c:12

[@Andrey-mt5qi]

dude only climbs with his hands

[@kenneth.mall_]

umm if it was good that he climbed v7 in under a year then what it is like that I climbed v9 in 8 months as a 15 year old

[@adonisdelafuente]

Hoseok seems like a particularly thoughtful and pleasant person so i hope there will be no offense taken but to me this video really highlights that strong bouldering mainly is bodyweight divided by grip strenght and good genetics regarding the way your fingers are built (leverage). These dynos to pinches are not possible because of talent but more genetic gifts. No matter how clean your technique or superior your route reading if you dont possess insane level grip strength you dont stand a chance doing those moves.

[@TheEncrow]

You can train your grip strenght tho, so genetics dont matter that much

[@Utigard1989]

you can train to build stength in your fingers

[@huntertuohey5987]

I climbed V10 in a year :).

[@BeefyBoulders]

That’s pretty insane 💪🏼

[@huntertuohey5987]

Bouldering Vlog Thanks. My gym doesnt set 11s so It looks like Im gonna have to try out a new gym to try and send the next grade.

[@BeefyBoulders]

Hunter Tuohey hop on a moonboard!

[@huntertuohey5987]

Bouldering Vlog You know I would, but my gym despite having immense funds refuses to invest in one. But I digress 😓.

[@maxximum.effort]

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