Adam Ondra: “Spraywall training brings the best transfer to the rock”

Die-hard Ondra fans already know his preferred training: the spray wall. Why the strong Czech still relies on it even after many years of climbing training.

Adam Ondra and Magnus Midtbo They both started climbing at a time when there weren't many more than one in the gyms spray Wall existed, i.e. an overhanging wall with many different handles. In the video above, they reveal what appropriate training can look like, what you should pay attention to and what the biggest benefits are.

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