Beastmaking: A fingers-first approach to becoming a better climber

I bought this book after hearing about its release in August. I was excited to read it as I've been a user of the Beastmaker 2000 for over a year now and obviously this book is written by one of the co-founders of the Beastmaker company.I found this book to be very to-the-point. It cuts the crap and is enjoyable to read. You learn something new on every page and every word seems very intentional. no rambling or going off topic which is a nice. I cant stand books that stray off into arguments and personal vendettas of the authors. The print quality is also and I really like the layout of the book, making every point easy to digest and remember.As an intermediate/advanced rock climber, I believe that everybody can get something out of this book. Its incredibly beginner friendly but at the same time it doesn't shy away from more specific training subjects and techniques that can be used in high levels of training. I liked the perspective that this book is written in and it really has something for all body types too; explaining that different body types have different strengths and weaknesses and that weaknesses are an area that should be trained with a higher level of commitment because that is what really promotes improvement.Great book, would recommend to anybody and ever since originally writing this review, Ive heard this book being called "the gold standard of training for climbing" which is a title that suits this book very well.

Brilliantly informative - provides a wealth of knowledge without reading like a school textbook. I read it cover to cover but I know I'll be dipping back into random sections in the future. Now just to find the space to build my own board and hang a beastmaker...

I honestly hate reading, however when I see this book I just had to buy it. I am hooked. Fantastic book that really engages with the reader and gives tips on training. My hangboard has sat idle since I purchased it but this book has inspired me to start hang boarding again. I cannot recommend this book enough!!

This is a nice book to have lying around. It is well presented, it looks cool, the pictures are good. It is not a hardcore training manual, and as others have pointed out, if you want that, look elsewhere.The nice thing about it though, is that it makes you wonder if there is any point to hardcore training manuals for your 'average' experienced climber: Ned's approach is really not very scientific, and he is a beast - so his (arguably more basic) approach must work! In that respect it is quite an encouraging read; Ned says, if you put in the effort you'll improve. We all know there are no shortcuts.There is a long section on training boards (as opposed to hangboards) which is probably of not much use to most people, but is interesting if you're thinking of getting one, with lots of tips on configuration.There is also an absolutely critical tip about hangboarding that, despite reading literature before and watching videos, has totally passed me by, and having deployed it, I was able to hang the 20mm lower edge on MB1 that eluded me before. But if I told you it, you wouldn't buy the book, so that wouldn't be fair. You'll have to invest. For me that tip alone justifies the price.

Theres a helluva lot of personal identification for me in this book. I basically am a very half assed climber, but hope that reading and re-reading this book will assist me on holding myself accountable and the info it provides is specific which really helps.

An essential guide to developing finger strength. If you’re a climber with a fingerboard, you should buy this book. If you’re a climber without a fingerboard, buy one and then buy this book.

Excellent in-depth knowledge of corrected hand form whilst training for climbing, analysis regularity of training and how to tailor your training to any level. Great book, highly recommend.

I was initially apprehensive about starting hangboarding training however after reading this book I believe I have enough basic knowledge to get started. Also has great advice on stretching and board climbing. Would recommend to anyone I know who’s serious about improving their climbing abilities.

I’ve read a number of training books. But this one might be my favorite. It’s definitely the one I’ve reread the most.I’ve had good results with linear and nonlinear approaches to training. If you’re interested in that, go pick up the Rock Climbing Training Manual. Then read Logical Progressions. If you’ve already experimented with these more structured approaches, or if you’re just looking for something simple; this is your book.Ned outlines principles for lasting improvement that most climbers could benefit from. He’s a boulderer and this book will benefit boulderers perhaps more than sport climbers. But I’d recommend it for anyone looking for an evergreen system of getting stronger.Stress your fingers. Climb on boards. Stretch. Consistency is king.It took me 2 days to read. But I keep finding myself returning over and over again.Buy the book.

O livro é muito didático e de linguagem de fácil acesso.Achei muito bom para quem realmente busca treinos mais individualizados

Habe es meinem Freund geschenkt, der sehr gerne bouldert. Er hat es 2x gelesen und sagt, dass es ihm einiges gebracht hat!Ist auf jeden Fall sinnvoll für alle, die sich auf einem Plateau befinden und stärker werden möchten.Für Einsteiger in den Klettersport wahrscheinlich etwas zu spezifisch.

Good exercisesProper technique explained

My fingers will thank you forever Ned!I only wish I had read this gem 10 years ago ;).