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Will Anglin is a 27 year-old climber and head climbing trainer at Earth Treks in Golden, CO. He minored in Exercise Physiology in college and is a certified personal trainer, and he's studied climbing training quite a bit. He trains people in person and online. One of the reasons I wanted to interview him is that he's not only a well-respected trainer, but also a prolific climber himself, having sent V13 and 5.14.

He has a lot to say about training, and this was a dense conversation (in the best way possible).

• The importance of strength training

• Will's website

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• Check out the Route Climbing Training Program for route climbers of all abilities.

• Link to the TrainingBeta Podcast on iTunes is HERE.

Thanks to Matty Hong for the photo of Jon Cardwell.