Camp 4 Performance Podcast
by Camp 4 Human Performance
The official podcast of Dr. Tyler Nelson and Camp 4 Human Performance! Our mission with the podcast is to provide an additional outlet for climbers and coaches to learn more thoroughly about C4HP topics. You can expect deeper dives on finger strength, injury rehabilitation, performance, technical skills, mobility and much more! You can also expect guest conversations with climbers and coaches to learn more through personal perspective and experience. Thank you for listening!
Episodes
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Stop Overcomplicating Your Climbing Training
In a world of endless training tools, drills, protocols, and information, it’s easy to lose sight of what actually matters. In this episode, we bring climbing training back to the basics: intentional, simple, and sustainable. We talk about why you don’t need the perfect workout, how to reduce...
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The Clinical Management of the Rock Climbing Athlete - Kevin Cowell of the Climb Clinic
The CMRCA Certification from the Climb Clinic is live! Click the link to check it out! The CMRCA In this episode I meet with great friend and great physical therapist, Kevin Cowell. Dr. Kevin Cowell, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, CSCS (He/Him) is the Founder of The Climb Clinic and recognized worldwide…
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Plyometrics for Rock Climbing
Start your 7 day free trial of the Climbing Science Podcast to listen to this full episode and over 20+ extra exclusive episodes for the climber or coach looking to dive deep into the science of climbing. - - - In this episode: Coach Collin sits down with coach Ryan Frecka to talk through...
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How to Test Finger Strength (and what you should do with the results!)
In this video, we will use the Tindeq Progressor to measure finger strength in unique ways: "curling" and "Pulling." The "Curling" method will give us our "true" finger strength numbers as it most accurately reflects the muscles of the fingers in isolation. The "Pulling" method will reflect the...
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Finger Strength Training for Rock Climbing (No Hanging Required!)
In this episode, you will learn the simplest finger strength training methods and how to use the Tindeq Progressor, a force measuring device, to test and train the finger for stronger fingers, better climbing practice, and climbing performance. There are more ways to strengthen your fingers and...
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Wrist Pain in Rock Climbers with Paul "Huffy" Houghoughi
Welcome special guest Paul 'Huffy' Houghoughi! In this episode Tyler, Paul, and Collin talk about wrist pain in climbers. They cover the most common findings and injuries, what to do about them for rehab, and how to train more thoughtfully to best reduce the risks associated with wrist pain,...
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Climbing Injury and Training with Dr. Natasha Barnes
Dr. Natasha Barnes has been climbing since 1999. Is a Touchstone Climbing Athlete. She is also a former National Bouldering Champion and Teva Games gold medalist (now GoPro Mountain Games/IFSC Vail World Cup). She has bouldered multiple V10’s and V11’s and climbed 5.13d/14a outdoors. And has been...
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The Principles of Problem Solving: A Step-by-step guide to getting better at climbing with Coach Jesse Firestone
Coach JFire and I talk about his new course: The Principles of Problem Solving. This is the summation of all of Jesse's coaching and experience over the years bundled into one amazing educational resource. The course is online, recorded, and can be taken at your own convenience! If you are…
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Finger Endurance is better done off-the-wall?? Exclusive Coach's Q&A from C4HP Patreon
In this exclusive Coach's Q&A from the C4HP Patreon we answer the burning questions that our members offer us each month. Included in those questions is the topic of endurance and Dr. Tyler Nelson has some new thoughts regarding better endurance training for climbing training. The team also dives...
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What Does a Climbing Coach's Training Look Like?
We are back! In this episode you'll catch the C4HP team discussing their recent training plans as they head into their climbing season, what they are doing differently this year as compared to last, and what they think climbers could do better to prepare to perform! The C4HP team has been busy...
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Keep it Simple to Send with Camp 4 Coach, Jesse Firestone
Meet our newest Camp 4 Coach, Coach Jesse Fire Stone! Coach J Fire brings well over a decade of climbing experience and passion to the team. His wisdom is derived from endless curiosity about climbing, technique, skill acquisition and improving your mindset to more efficiently better yourself as…
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Common Rock Climbing Injuries and How to Reduce Your Risk of Injury
In this episode the Camp 4 Team sits down to discuss common rock climbing injuries found in the shoulder, elbow, and fingers. Dr. Tyler Nelson talks about why these injuries happen and what is unique to each area of the body and injury. Finally, the team details what you as a climber need to know...
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How to Create a Climbing Training Plan
In this episode Dr. Tyler Nelson and Coach Collin McGee discuss the principles of creating a training plan for climbing for both on-the-wall activities and off. They discuss what should be done, seen, and felt in: Strength phases Power phases Power Endurance Phases Endurance Phases Capacity…
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In-Season Training: What to Do and What NOT to Do with Dr. Tyler Nelson
In this episode the Camp 4 team sits down to discuss in-season training. What should we be doing when the weather opens up for outdoor climbing? We should be doing: Things that help translate our hard earned offseason strengths into climbing specific work Maintaining our force output through...
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The Philosophy of Flexibility
The Camp 4 Team sits down to discuss the "WHY" behind flexibility and mobility for rock climbing. The team talks about stretching, strength training, sets, reps, but most importantly key principles to remember and include to get the most out of your training. Key principles like understanding…
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5 Things to Consider Before Projecting
On this episode, Coach Gabe Olson shares his wisdom and expertise in climbing mindset, intention, and skills development. We talk about 5 things to consider when you are projecting a climb and how to improve your chances of success! Need help better understanding these concepts or clarifying what...
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New Thoughts on Finger Strength: Assessments and Training Updated
Dr. Tyler Nelson has been assessing finger strength for many years now. After some continuing education he recently went through a new light bulb flashed over his head. This light bulb leads to an addition on the Camp 4 Performance Assessment to identify the threshold of your muscle's peak...
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How Strong is Strong Enough?
The whole team is here to talk about strength training. The goal is to give a clean and clear definition of strength training and the principles behind it to guarantee what you're doing is actually improving your strength. This can be done on and off the wall as long as the principles are met.…
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Introducing the Camp 4 Performance Podcast!
Introducing the C4P Podcast! The official podcast of Dr. Tyler Nelson and Camp 4 Human Performance. Get to know the coaches, mission, and direction of your new favorite thing to listen to as a rock climber! Make sure to follow the along with us on instagram to stay in touch and up-to-date with…
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About this show
The official podcast of Dr. Tyler Nelson and Camp 4 Human Performance! Our mission with the podcast is to provide an additional outlet for climbers and coaches to learn more thoroughly about C4HP topics. You can expect deeper dives on finger strength, injury rehabilitation, performance, technical skills, mobility and much more! You can also expect guest conversations with climbers and coaches to learn more through personal perspective and experience. Thank you for listening!
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Camp 4 Human Performance