This week, in our fifth mini episode of Ask Kris, we talked about how to improve core strength for climbing. Having just spent last week in Rifle on my project, I realized that I need to gain a lot of core strength myself, so I loved this episode. 

Here's what we talked about:

• What our "core" actually is

All of the programs that Kris wrote for trainingbeta.com have a focus on core stability and strength.

If you want 3 complete workouts every week to get you stronger and help you stay injury free, check out our bouldering training program or our route training program.

• More about Kris

Do all of the exercises below without stopping, except for the noted rest times. 

TRX Pikes (Video):

• Reps: 25

TRX Saws (Video):

• Reps: 25 

AB Hip Raises (Video):

• 25 reps 

TRX Planks (Video):

• 1 minute

Toes to bar

• Reps: 15

Ab Roller

• Reps: 20

V-Ups (Video)

• 25 v-ups

All done - nice work! 

• Link to the TrainingBeta Podcast on iTunes is HERE.