Kai Lightner shares his climbing know-how!

[@TallBetaOnly]

I’m 6’5” with a +2” ape index and love seeing such a high level climber with a similar build. Watching Kai makes me realize how important mobility training is at that size. Can’t wait to see the fully day of training!

[@roapcoaching917]

Completely agree! Being tall myself (Robin), watching Kai takes away any of the excuses. He's mobile and strong, but uses his strength only when he needs to! Thanks for watching!

[@Tiarawatches]

So cool, my knees hurt watching Kai though 😅😅 gotta stretch more

[@roapcoaching917]

Hahaha - ours do too!!!

[@colinthompson7463]

I literally started my stretching routine when I saw that 😂

[@jmb9701]

This gym has its soundtrack on point - please call my local and tell them hipster surf tunes arent for crushing.

[@ayuminor]

Basically my sweaty gamer playlist from like 2006 lol

[@roapcoaching917]

Haha! It is typically great music at the gym! Not great for filming, but definitely good vibes

[@roapcoaching917]

Hahaha

[@jmb9701]

@@roapcoaching917 Just want to add... MORE Kai, I went into the gym and did a high foot drop knee like his, holy crap secret power unlocked.

[@roapcoaching917]

Haha! Yes!!!

[@Bryce.Manubay]

Love finally seeing some of this series with Kai! As a heavier and longer than average climber myself (190 lb, 5’9” with a +7” ape), it’s inspiring to see what Kai is able to do with a big frame 🙂🥳

[@roapcoaching917]

Haha, we thought you’d like these Bryce! Watch Kai climb and then channel him when you’re training. Kai sets the standard for “switching gears”

[@Bryce.Manubay]

Trying to do so as we speak 😤😤😤

[@roapcoaching917]

Good lad!!

[@Recomification]

Afaik Kai is 188cm (6' 2'') with a +18cm (7'') ape-index? Always happy to see and learn from other tall & long people

[@roapcoaching917]

Wow, good knowledge. Maybe 6"3, but yes, a 7"+ ape!! Plus 200lbs! Monster!

[@dreadcoil]

thats crazy, i am 184 with a +11 ape and i thought i am the biggest reacher alive :P

[@Recomification]

@@roapcoaching917 200lbs??! I would have never thought! But I guess it makes sense with such long levers? 😄

[@retlom779]

@@Recomification Holy thats some long arms, my friends got +12cm but he is just 172cm so i got still the longer reach with +9cm on 179cm but im 82kg and missing core (working on it)

[@AmirNickname]

Great video! The drop knee toe hook that he does at 5:50 is something a lot of para climbers use as well. Very useful technique :)

[@roapcoaching917]

Very true - assuming you are referring to the AL2 category? Yes, this was the first time I saw it in the past, but not many climbers that are not para-athletes use it. Shows how efficient it is! Thanks for sharing!

[@jackr6150]

Hell yeah

[@roapcoaching917]

Yeah!! Glad you liked it!

[@00Platypus00]

Careful not to get a copyright claim with the music on the background. Great video :)

[@robinoleary1592]

Already did :( This gym doesn’t turn down the music! Every time we’ve filmed here it has happened. Thanks for the heads-up though.

[@00Platypus00]

@@robinoleary1592 I know there are some filters that may help removing the background music during editing. Maybe it is worth a try

[@roapcoaching917]

Yeah, there’s a noise reduction filter, which we used. But if you double-use it, the audio sounds like you’re underwater 😂 ah well

[@phillissuper9084]

I did enjoy the music though...how annoying

[@arkadaurum298]

♥️

[@roapcoaching917]

Thanks!