Editors
Editors

With these training tips, you'll be able to do the slope scales - one day

climbingTrainingVideos

Among climbers, a one-armed pull-up or the execution of the slope scale triggers usually great astonishment. But that should not be the reason why you should go to the training. Exercises like the slope scale are of much more importance for climbing. Who creates the slope scale, has a central climbing ability: Body tension.

A contribution by Christoph Völker from target10a.com

Thanks to the following exercises, divided into five difficulty levels, you will learn the slope scale. Even if the slope scale seems to be very far away for you at the moment - the way there is worthwhile and will significantly increase your body tension. And that helps you to do better climbing and bouldering.

You can find articles for your personal training www.target10a.com.

 

You also want explosive power?

Explosive and Effective - Double Dyno Loaded

Credits: picture & text Christoph Völker von target10a.com

News

bouldering

Climbing and knee problems: where they come from and how to prevent them

0
Knee pain is common among climbers. Klaus Isele explains what to do in case of knee pain.
climbing

A tie in the final: The decision at the German Lead Championships 2026 was that close.

0
Anna Maria Apel (cover photo) and Yannick Nagel remain Germany's number one in lead climbing. Both successfully defended their titles at the German Championships in Darmstadt. While Apel had to wait anxiously until the very last moment, Nagel set the decisive mark in the men's competition.
ice climbing

Ice climbing and ski touring in Norway: The Mountain Equipment Oreus and Xenith jackets put to the test

0
Frozen waterfalls, steep approaches, and cold belay stations: Norway is one of the most impressive destinations for ice climbers in Europe – but it also places high demands on equipment and clothing. Ice climber Anna embarked on a winter trip through Norway and tested two models from Mountain Equipment under realistic conditions. In the following review, Anna explains why these jackets complement each other surprisingly well in winter conditions.
Products

Competition: Edelrid indoor set in the Bergfreunde edition

0
To celebrate their 20th anniversary, Bergfreunde has released special editions – we're giving away three indoor climbing sets: one Edelrid Twentie Exclusive (40m) and one Ohm II Exclusive. Just in time for the indoor climbing season.

Climbing and knee problems: where they come from and how to prevent them

Editors -
Knee pain is common among climbers. Klaus Isele explains what to do in case of knee pain.
Read more

A tie in the final: The decision at the German Lead Championships 2026 was that close.

Stefanie Keicher -
Anna Maria Apel (cover photo) and Yannick Nagel remain Germany's number one in lead climbing. Both successfully defended their titles at the German Championships in Darmstadt. While Apel had to wait anxiously until the very last moment, Nagel set the decisive mark in the men's competition.
Read more

Ice climbing and ski touring in Norway: The Mountain Equipment Oreus and Xenith jackets put to the test

Editors -
Frozen waterfalls, steep approaches, and cold belay stations: Norway is one of the most impressive destinations for ice climbers in Europe – but it also places high demands on equipment and clothing. Ice climber Anna embarked on a winter trip through Norway and tested two models from Mountain Equipment under realistic conditions. In the following review, Anna explains why these jackets complement each other surprisingly well in winter conditions.
Read more

3 comments

Comment on the article

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here