Pro Clinic: Dr. Tyler Nelson Answers Top 10 Listener Questions on Finger Training, Strength Training, and Optimizing for Performance

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In this special Q&A episode, Dr. Tyler Nelson from Camp 4 Human Performance answers YOUR questions, which yielded amazing insights including:

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Which grip type is the best to train?

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How to rotate finger training methodologies for optimal results

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Which finger training to do pre season vs in season

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What’s the ideal percentage of max for safe and effective finger training?

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Is it better to be strong for the grade or week for the grade?

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The mistake of correlating finger strength-to-grade

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The difference between amateurs and pros on their strength-to-grade performance

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Surprising study showing elite climbers use less force on climbs than amateurs

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Set and rep scheme to avoid fatigue when strength training

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Training while injured

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How to effectively train power and endurance on the same day

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How to beat the spinning pull-up bar carnival game

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Do arm wrestling training tactics translate to climbing?

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How Tyler programs his training and climbing days

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What to do if you hit a finger strength plateau

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