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the shizzle => diet, training and injuries => Topic started by: gilesrichards on February 25, 2012, 03:06:44 pm

Title: Sling Training
Post by: gilesrichards on February 25, 2012, 03:06:44 pm

Hi,

Has anyone tried Sling Training within their normal climbing training routine?

I've seen a video of Norwegian climber Magnus Midtbo using them yesterday on his blog and seen an article he wrote on another website. I've added the link below.

http://rockclimbinguk.co.uk/magnus-midtbo-on-climbing-training/ (http://rockclimbinguk.co.uk/magnus-midtbo-on-climbing-training/)

It looks like a great way to develop all over body strength. Would appreciate any feedback people may have, before I give it a go?

Thanks

Giles

Title: Re: Sling Training
Post by: mr__j5 on February 25, 2012, 03:41:04 pm

Very similar to the TRX systems that people are using in the gym these days.

Body weight strength exercises are becoming very popular, instead of using weights.

Title: Re: Sling Training
Post by: Paul B on February 25, 2012, 04:19:41 pm

to me it looks really similar to the ringtraining workouts that I first came across from Dobbin. I (as someone who had no shoulders and a laughable core) found it to work very well. The main problem is finding somewhere to hang a set where you won't be descended upon by a million people trying to do an Iron Cross.