Climb and boulder with more confidence with tips from the Olympic champion

Training tips for climbing often revolve around efficient sessions, tools, and structures. Olympic champion Toby Roberts demonstrates in his new video that the mental side of the sport cannot be overestimated.

The British climber Toby Roberts recently turned 20 – and at his young age has already achieved more than many others in their entire career. He shares why he owes his success, in particular, to his mental training. Olympic champion of Paris in his new Video.

Toby Roberts at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Image: Drapella/Virt/IFSC

9 tips for better training

In the video, the Briton shares nine practical tips from his career that ambitious climbers can apply outside of competition settings. Most of the advice from Toby Roberts revolve around the mental aspect of sport, not the physical one.

Every boulder is a great opportunity to learn something.

Toby Roberts

In the video you will learn, among other things:

  • How to bring more self-confidence to the wall
  • What role your own expectations can have on your performance
  • …and why comparing with others is not worth it

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Credits cover photo: Toby Roberts

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