So, you want to crank out some of those highly impressive one arm pull ups or chin ups? You may have tried negative ones and extensively trained regular pull ups, even with weights. But still, it seems impossible. Well, there are some tricks to finally learn it. Knowing the right one arm pull up and chin up progression is one of them. One arm pull … [Read more...] about How to Do a One Arm Pull Up / Chin Up (Guide With Progression)
Training
How to Train for Ninja Warrior at Home (Including Full-Body Workout)
Not everybody has access to a Ninja Warrior gym and certain times even require training at home. It may not be the perfect preparation for Ninja Warrior, but with the right equipment and a proper workout, it will be effective and you can see great gains.I usually train four of six times a week without going to a weightlifting gym, training on Ninja … [Read more...] about How to Train for Ninja Warrior at Home (Including Full-Body Workout)
Ice Bath: The Benefits and How to Make It Right (Guide)
Ice bath or also called cold water immersion is a method used by professional athletes to recover faster after intense exercises, extinguish muscle soreness, and help their bodies to bounce back for their next training session. But this is only one of many great benefits, amongst them reduced inflammation, increased mental strength, and higher … [Read more...] about Ice Bath: The Benefits and How to Make It Right (Guide)
Hangboard Training for Getting Incredible Finger Strength (Beginner’s Guide)
A hangboard workout two or three times a week is one of the most effective ways of building up strength in your fingers. It's a must for climbers, boulderer, and Ninja Warriors who want to gain excellent grip strength within the shortest time.Increased strength also results in less fatigue over time, which will give your physical performance a … [Read more...] about Hangboard Training for Getting Incredible Finger Strength (Beginner’s Guide)
Top 9 Grip Strength Exercises for Ninja Warrior, Climbing, and Bouldering
Having a great grip strength is essential for sports like Ninja Warrior, climbing, bouldering, and calisthenics. A well-trained grip can make the difference between winning and losing. It also increases your upper bodies muscular endurance, and it even helps to reduce the risk of injury.Being able to hold your entire body weight one-handed on … [Read more...] about Top 9 Grip Strength Exercises for Ninja Warrior, Climbing, and Bouldering
Blood Flow Restriction Training: The Secret Tool for Stronger Arms
Blood flow restriction training (BFR), a technique of binding your limbs to reduce blood flow during exercise, can help you in growing your muscles faster and with less load and joint stress. What may sound like bondage, should be in the training repertoire of every Ninja Warrior, boulderer, climber, or bodybuilder. It's also an excellent training … [Read more...] about Blood Flow Restriction Training: The Secret Tool for Stronger Arms
How to Train Pull-Ups like a Ninja Warrior – The 6 Essential Exercises
Pull-up strength is one of the primary keys to being successful in the Ninja Warrior competition. As a Ninja Warrior you must be able to perform explosive pull-ups, swing from obstacle to obstacle, hang there for a long time, and pull your entire body weight up to reach the next grip.Pull-ups are the single most effective exercise for developing … [Read more...] about How to Train Pull-Ups like a Ninja Warrior – The 6 Essential Exercises
How to Become a Successful Ninja Warrior (Ultimate Training Guide)
What makes a successful Ninja Warrior? Why are climbers and parkour athletes so successful in the Ninja Warrior competitions? What skills and which muscles did they properly train? All of this I’m going to show you in the following Ninja Warrior training guide, so that you will become a successful Ninja Warrior and can compete with all the Ninja … [Read more...] about How to Become a Successful Ninja Warrior (Ultimate Training Guide)
Skin Care for Ninja Warrior, Climbing, Bouldering, and Other Grip Sports
Flaky and horny skin is a natural consequence of steady climbing, bouldering, calisthenics, Ninja Warrior training and grip sports in general. But too much of it and too less skin care increases the risk of cracking and flaps, also called flappers, where the callused skin is ripped off and an open wound is left beneath.Applying progressive … [Read more...] about Skin Care for Ninja Warrior, Climbing, Bouldering, and Other Grip Sports
How to Recover Fast After a Radius Fracture
A lot of people asked me, how I went from a broken wrist to bouldering stronger than before within only 3 months. That's what I'm covering on the following pages. You will see everything that helped me in reducing the recovery time after my radius fracture.But before you read on, here is also a short disclaimer: I am neither physician nor a medical … [Read more...] about How to Recover Fast After a Radius Fracture