Ever wondered how hard<a href="https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=AwrkgJ0DKeRmqckE9EgM34lQ;_ylu=Y29sbwNpcjIEcG9zAzIEdnRpZAMEc2VjA3Ny/RV=2/RE=1726257540/RO=10/RU=https%3a%2f%2fwww.bbc.co.uk%2fsport%2folympics%2farticles%2fc70383l500go/RK=2/RS=KYb1PakpO1Q5Cezvu0wsnAom1DE-"> Olympic level athlete</a> train? In this episode highlight, which is a thirty-minute snippet of the full episode, host <a href="https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=AwrkOPvhKORmB7IEsTUM34lQ;_ylu=Y29sbwNpcjIEcG9zAzIEdnRpZAMEc2VjA3Ny/RV=2/RE=1726257506/RO=10/RU=https%3a%2f%2flatticetraining.com%2fblog%2fjoshs-top-5-lessons-learned-about-training%2f/RK=2/RS=umseOUAY2XeArRZ5_q4muHs3rV0-">Josh Hadley</a> talks to renowned coach, <a href="https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=AwrkgJ3SKORmkD0EZO0M34lQ;_ylu=Y29sbwNpcjIEcG9zAzEEdnRpZAMEc2VjA3Ny/RV=2/RE=1726257491/RO=10/RU=https%3a%2f%2flatticetraining.com%2fabout%2fstaff%2follie%2f/RK=2/RS=Abxow6vs50fPQfQyu5B9halmaZE-">Ollie Torr</a>, about the high-level physical and mental training that goes into preparing <a href="https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=Awr.gl36KORmFuUEWx4M34lQ;_ylu=Y29sbwNpcjIEcG9zAzIEdnRpZAMEc2VjA3Ny/RV=2/RE=1726257531/RO=10/RU=https%3a%2f%2fwww.bbc.co.uk%2fsport%2folympics%2farticles%2fcpw8r1r4ne9o/RK=2/RS=qOK3TgT3e6Vy0uQ0C4_4gPTTOIU-">Olympic</a> athletes.Key topics include:<ul><li>Training volume – Ollie explains how elite climbers train between 30-40 hours a week during their base season, including long hours on the wall and skill development.</li><li>Execution and super compensation – Ollie describes the process of pushing athletes into “training holes,” where they continually push beyond their limits before tapering to recover and reach peak performance.</li><li>Staying in the game: The importance of mental toughness and consistency, with athletes needing to prioritise training and withstand immense physical and emotional pressure to stay at the top level.</li><li>Lower body strength &amp; grip training: With dynamic movements and evolving setting styles, climbers need to focus more on leg strength, opposition, and less traditional components of grip training as the holds are getting larger, such as wrist strength, open drag grip positions, and wide pinches.</li></ul>For more insights into the world of Olympic-level training and the challenges faced by athletes, listen to the full episode on all major podcast platforms.As a thank you for tuning into this episode, enjoy 15% off Lattice Training Plans with the code PODCAST15.The Lattice jingle is brought to you by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/deuceishiphop/?hl=en"> Devin Dabney</a>, music producer of the outdoor industry who also hosts the American Climbing Project.

Ever wondered how hard Olympic level athlete train? In this episode highlight, which is a thirty-minute snippet of the full episode, host Josh Hadley talks to renowned coach, Ollie Torr, about the high-level physical and mental training that goes into preparing Olympic athletes.Key topics include:Training volume – Ollie explains how elite climbers train between 30-40 hours a week during their base season, including long hours on the wall and skill development.Execution and super compensation ...

Highlight: Training Like an Olympian with Coach Ollie Torr