Do Climbers Really Need to Lift Weights? | Part 2
Sat Jul 05 2025
In the second half of this two-part series, Ollie Torr is joined by international coach Jesse Firestone, Lattice coach Jemma Powell, and elite climbers Will Bosi and Aidan Roberts to delve deeper into the nuances of strength and conditioning in climbing.
Jesse Firestone brings his expertise as a renowned U.S.-based climbing coach, known for his holistic approach to athlete development. Jemma Powell, a seasoned Lattice coach with over 25 years of climbing experience, shares insights from her work with climbers across various levels. Will Bosi and Aidan Roberts, both at the forefront of elite climbing, discuss how tailored strength and conditioning programs have influenced their performance and progression.
Key Topics Covered:
The importance of individualised training programs for climbers.Addressing the specific needs of female, older, and younger athletes in strength and conditioning.Strategies for integrating strength training without compromising climbing technique.Managing fatigue and recovery to optimise performance.Real-world experiences from elite climbers on balancing training and climbing.Join us as we explore these topics and more, providing valuable insights for climbers and coaches aiming to optimise performance through personalised strength and conditioning strategies.
Listen to Part 2 now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your preferred platform.
The Lattice jingle is brought to you by Devin Dabney, music producer of the outdoor industry who also hosts the American Climbing Project.
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In the second half of this two-part series, Ollie Torr is joined by international coach Jesse Firestone, Lattice coach Jemma Powell, and elite climbers Will Bosi and Aidan Roberts to delve deeper into the nuances of strength and conditioning in climbing. Jesse Firestone brings his expertise as a renowned U.S.-based climbing coach, known for his holistic approach to athlete development. Jemma Powell, a seasoned Lattice coach with over 25 years of climbing experience, shares insights from her work with climbers across various levels. Will Bosi and Aidan Roberts, both at the forefront of elite climbing, discuss how tailored strength and conditioning programs have influenced their performance and progression. Key Topics Covered: The importance of individualised training programs for climbers.Addressing the specific needs of female, older, and younger athletes in strength and conditioning.Strategies for integrating strength training without compromising climbing technique.Managing fatigue and recovery to optimise performance.Real-world experiences from elite climbers on balancing training and climbing.Join us as we explore these topics and more, providing valuable insights for climbers and coaches aiming to optimise performance through personalised strength and conditioning strategies. Listen to Part 2 now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your preferred platform. The Lattice jingle is brought to you by Devin Dabney, music producer of the outdoor industry who also hosts the American Climbing Project.