Steep Climbing
Workshop
A Recorded Presentation and Online Course with Coach Alex Stiger
Instant Access
This workshop and associated course are for climbers who want to get better at steeper climbing and be less intimidated by it.
This is a recording of a 2-hour presentation + Q&A to give you an overview of how to excel at steep climbing. You will also get access to an online course with associated videos, drills, and other resources.
You will receive sample plans on how to progress your steep climbing skills, both on the wall and in the weight room.
The presentation includes a full run-through of Alex's most successful tools for improving steep climbing.
When you enroll in the workshop, you'll receive an email with details on how to access the recording of the workshop and the course. You will not be required to be near a climbing wall during the workshop.
Thank you Alex. This course was very informative, gave great demos, progressions, and regressions. I feel much more confident in what I should be doing on the rings. This course was a great value!
Participant in Alex's Rings Workshop
Workshop
Recorded 2.5-Hour Call
2 Hours
Instruction & Q&A
30 Minutes
Q&A from Participants
Online Course
Lifetime access to demo videos of climbing drills, strength training sample programs, and how to progress everything over time.
You’ll Learn…
Alex on Homunculus 5.14a by @james_lucas
Common Misconceptions about Steep Climbing
The most common mistakes her clients make and how to turn this weakness into a strength.
Techniques and Ways of Moving on Steep Terrain
Systematically practicing hip positions, straight arms, heel hooks, etc and assessing which you need to work on.
Mindset Tools to Thrive on Steep Climbs
Alex's tried and true approaches to staying calm, even when you think it should be intimidating.
Off-the-Wall training for steep climbs
Body tension, hanging core, shoulder strength, upper body pulling, and posterior chain exercises.
Recorded Event and Online Course
The workshop already took place on Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023 and this is a recording of that event.
You will receive an email after your purchase with access to an online course where you'll find the recording of the event, demo videos, and sample 6-week plans with in-depth information about how to improve your steep climbing abilities.
By the end of this workshop, you'll know exactly what to do in the gym and outside in order to make you better and stronger at steep climbing (and way less intimidated by it).
Workshop Curriculum
Common misunderstandings about steep climbing and why you can turn this weakness into a strength:
- Why Alex loves steep climbing more than any other form of climbing and why it’s important you learn to love it a bit or a lot also
- The most common mistakes Alex see’s people making when it comes to steep climbing
What are the techniques and ways of moving that are super important on overhanging walls?
- Closed hip positions, straight arms, lower body movement before upper body, climbing faster, using momentum versus strength, pulling in with toes, heel hooks, toe hooks, knee bars, etc…
- How and where to get better at all of these techniques?
- How to assess which of these techniques you should prioritize and a plan for doing that
What are the mindset tools we need to thrive on steep walls?
- Ability to stay as relaxed as possible
- Not overreacting to feelings such as being pumped or body fatigue
- Staying calm around clips
- Knowing when to go for it and fall versus prioritize getting to the anchors
- Setting realistic expectations for our steep climbing progressions
What strengths can we spend time and effort developing off the wall to help us out?
- Body tension
- Hanging core
- Shoulder stability
- Upper body pulling power
- Posterior Chain Strength (calves, hamstrings, glutes, back muscles)
Alex’s guided plan to help you start sending steep routes or boulders
- Example 6 weeks of progressions and specific drill work to add to your climbing sessions 2-3x per week
- Demo videos of all recommended exercises and the progressions of them as part of your course
Alex has a very welcoming/inviting format. Great for immediate information with ability to review more at your own pace.
Participant in Alex's TRX Workshop
Your instructor
Coach Alex Stiger
Alex combines Personal Training, Performance Coaching, and over 15 years of climbing experience to dive into what each client needs to progress and accomplish their goals.
While Alex loves to work with any and all climbers who have strong goals, she specializes in breaking through plateaus, injury prevention, competitive youth athletes, and shorter climbers.
Alex has climbed up to 5.14a and she lives in Longmont, Colorado with her partner and dog.
Alex's course was a bonanza of ideas to revitalize your climbing. Couldn't recommend more for an experienced climber looking for a new perspective!
Participant in Alex's Running Workshop
Satisfaction Guaranteed
We're so confident that this workshop will help you that we are giving you a no-risk guarantee. If you don’t feel like this workshop works out for you, simply request a full refund. No questions asked.
FAQ
My fear issues in climbing were so severe that I was ready to give up the sport. That's when I thought I'd give it one more chance and start working with Alex. Six months later, I now climb V6 boulders, I got lead certified in my gym so I can practice more, and I have started leading outdoors again. I can honestly say that I wouldn't be climbing today if it wasn't for Alex. She has so much to offer!