Blog post about ARCing
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I recently contributed to this blog post about ARC training for climbing. Read up for my thoughts on its effectiveness and applications. |
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Hey Brendan, nice post. |
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It takes a while to get the right intensity, but ARC is extremely effective for increasing capillirization and aerobic endurance. |
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5.samadhi wrote:...would it be possible to take weight off with a LONG pulley system set up on the top of the wall. . . I was thinking if I took like 15-20lb off I could ARC on the 35 degree wall I have at home...and then I could progressively take weight off as I slowly improve.A pulley system would interfere with skill acquisition. Since it is your home wall I would set knee-bars and heal-hooks to take weight off your arms. |
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thanks brendan...you're probably right I just need to get creative with my rests. My personal best for nonstop continous climbing on this wall is 4 minutes 30 seconds but thats with no shake outs and continous climbing. So I probably can go way longer if I find creative rests. |
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5.samadhi wrote:You mention that you prefer 2 sets compared to one long set. Is there any reason behind that? What would be the difference in 3x10 minutes and 1x30 minutes physiologically?2 sets of 20 minutes gives you the most improvement for the least time commitment. |
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thanks Brendan. Be well :) |