Why Climbers Plateau

Why do climbers plateau even when they care deeply and are trying really hard?

In this episode of A Climber’s Mind, I explore one of the biggest reasons climbers get stuck: misdiagnosing the real problem.

A lot of climbers assume they need more strength, more endurance, or more effort. But often the issue runs deeper. What feels like a physical limitation is often a problem with execution, body position, fear, attention, tactics, or lifestyle.

In this episode, I talk about:

why climbing gives misleading feedback
why trying harder can sometimes make performance worse
the difference between effort and execution
how visualisation improves clarity and confidence
why fear of falling is often more about control and uncertainty
how lifestyle affects not just recovery, but your ability to learn
why progress depends less on doing more, and more on understanding more

I also share some lessons from my own climbing, including things I’ve learned on Rainshadow about body position, thumb use, breathing, and turning control into a strength rather than a weakness.

If you’re plateauing and wondering what’s actually holding you back, this episode is for you.

Mat Wright Coaching I also offer personalised coaching for climbers looking to improve their outdoor performance through better training, technique, mindset, and self-awareness.

Visit:

www.matwrightcoaching.com/enquire-about-coaching

Denne episoden er hentet fra en åpen RSS-feed og er ikke publisert av Podme. Den kan derfor inneholde annonser.

Episoder(15)

When Obsession Stops Working

I’ve always believed that obsession can be one of the most powerful tools in hard climbing. Visualising daily, thinking deeply about a project, and keeping it alive in your mind can create clarity, di...

1 Jul 16min

Determination, Grades & Why We Choose Hard Things

In this solo episode, I reflect on the last few weeks of A Climber’s Mind - including why there’s been a short break from the podcast, what I took from my recent conversation with Conrad Caddy, and ho...

24 Jun 14min

Conrad Caddy: Obsession, Pressure and Climbing 8B in 3 Years

In this episode, I’m joined by Conrad Caddy to explore the deeper story behind his rapid progression in climbing, including his recent ascent of Superman 8B after only around three years in the sport....

17 Jun 1h 53min

I'm Not Anti-Training

In this episode, I reflect on my recent conversation with Mike Boyd and use it as a starting point to clarify something important about my coaching philosophy.I think some climbers may have interprete...

27 Mai 14min

Mike Boyd: Fatherhood, Stress & Climbing Performance

In this episode of A Climber’s Mind, I sit down with Mike Boyd for a very honest conversation about climbing, having a newborn baby, career pressure, identity, stress, relationships, money, and what p...

20 Mai 1h 52min

Climbing Feels Different Now

Over the last couple of months, a lot has changed in my life.I’ve been balancing the start of this podcast alongside a fairly structured training phase, whilst also trying to organise my life and coac...

13 Mai 30min

Fear of Falling Isn’t the Problem

Fear of falling is often treated like a bravery problem.Most climbers think they just need to commit harder, take more practice falls, or become mentally tougher.But in many cases, fear isn’t actually...

6 Mai 13min

The Real Secret to Climbing Your Best (Learn to Try Well)

Most climbers think progress comes from doing more.More sessions.More effort.More training.But the real difference between good climbers and elite climbers isn’t effort. It’s how that effort is applie...

29 Apr 10min