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In this Pro Clinic, coach Jesse Firestone answers lisnters' top bouldering questions in his characteristic thoughtful manner. Topics include:

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  How to access maximal effort and power on the first move
  


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  Visualization techniques to get amped
  


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  The value of limiting attempts on a boulder
  


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  Are grades necessary for motivation and progression
  


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  Loss aversion theory
  


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  The importance of skills over grades 
  


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  Managing fear of falling
  


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  A guaranteed way to get better at scary top outs
  


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  Dealing with injuries 
  


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  How to let go of the things we can’t control 
  


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  Overcoming biases to refresh our training and performance 
  


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  How to improve at technique if we don’t have a coach 
  


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  Using video for self technique review 
  


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  When testing various strength metrics is helpful vs a waste of time 
  


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  Building capacity for better bouldering sessions
  

 

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Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right)

00:00  Introduction to Strength Training
00:22  Welcome to the Struggle Climbing Show
00:41  Top 10 Bouldering Questions
01:34  Jesse Firestone's Coaching Insights
02:46  Personal Climbing Journeys
03:28  Parenting and Climbing
05:54  Q&A Session Begins
07:32  Maximal Effort Tips
08:21  Visualization Techniques
10:07  Creating Aggression for Climbing
12:22  Strength Training and Plyometrics
15:25  Session Constraints and Final Tips
16:25  Corey's Perspective on Grades
17:18  Understanding Loss Aversion in Climbing
19:26  Skills Over Grades: A Coaching Approach
22:58  The Value of Attempting the Impossible
29:51  Fear of Falling in Outdoor Bouldering
31:27  Conclusion and Further Insights

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This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry.

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The struggle makes us stronger! Let's get out there and try hard. Thanks for supporting the show, y'all. 

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