FOCUS Q&A 2: Movement Solutions, Finding Better Beta, and Toe Hooks vs. Heel Hooks

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In Part 2 of this special Q & A episode, Kris fields questions from YOU! Sent in from our YouTube subscribers, training clients, and more, Kris digs into what you want to know when it comes to climbing movement.

This is Part 2 so be sure to check out Part 1, if you haven't already!

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📚 CHAPTERS

(00:00) Intro
(03:06) Finding the Best Beta
(09:12) Strength vs. Movement
(09:55) Heel Hooks vs. Toe Hooks
(11:05) The Mystery of Toe Hooks
(18:08) How to Coach Toe Hooks
(22:07) How to Know You’re Improving
(27:56) The Best Level to Learn Movement
(28:58) How to Know What to Work On
(31:00) How to Improve Pacing and Rhythm
(36:37) How to Improve at Scary Moves
(41:24) Movement to Focus On Pre-Trip
(43:46) False Start Hover Drill
(48:35) Movement Work After a Break From Climbing
(51:40) We’re Thinking of Movement Backwards
(55:11) Outro