Fundamentals (Part 4 of 6) — In part 4 of this series, Jesse and I discuss our top tips for how to improve your climbing technique, and share common pitfalls that can prevent progress. These are fundamental tips that you can practice at the climbing gym, the boulders, or the crag. We hope this episode helps you more closely examine your movement so you can level up your climbing!Listen to more Fundamentals episodes!thenuggetclimbing.com/fundamentalsJesse’s Original Episode:EP 127: Jesse Firestone Check out The Nugget on YouTube:youtube.com/@thenuggetclimbingCheck out Rhino Skin Solutions!rhinoskinsolutions.comUse code “NUGGET” at checkout for 20% off your next order!Check out Athletic Greens!athleticgreens.com/NUGGETUse this link to get a free year's supply of vitamin D + 5 travel packs!Check out LMNT!DrinkLMNT.com/NUGGETUse this link and get a free sample pack with any purchase! We are supported by these amazing BIG GIVERS:Leo Franchi, Michael Roy, David Lahaie, Robert Freehill, Jeremiah Johnson, Scott Donahue, Eli Conlee, Skyler Maxwell, Craig Lee, Mark and Julie Calhoun, Yinan Liu, and Renzollama Become a Patron:patreon.com/thenuggetclimbingShow Notes:  thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/fundamentals-part-4Nuggets:0:04:23 – Jesse’s realization about his climbing style, and wanting to climb taller0:06:23 – My interest in getting better at straight-on roof climbing0:07:47 – Jesse’s Tip #1: Structure your technical practice0:10:38 – Skills are specific to the intensity of the movement0:12:25 – My philosophy for improving technique and how it differs from Jesse’s0:14:23 – Steven’s Tip #1: Become really interested in becoming a better climber0:15:35 – Jesse’s Tip #2: Technique starts with creativity0:16:53 – The lesson Jesse learned from Pangalactic Gargleblaster0:19:30 – Steven’s Tip #2: Watch climbing videos0:22:21 – Jesse’s Tip #3: Film yourself incessantly0:26:27 – Steven’s Tip #3: Do perfect repeats0:29:33 – Steven’s Tip #4: Film yourself and review the video between tries0:30:59 – The confidence that comes from having footage of yourself climbing well0:33:48 – “We tend to believe the things we tell ourselves.”0:36:26 – Jesse’s Tip #4 (from Kim!): Speak the language0:38:31 – Steven’s Tip #5: Do the one and two-star climbs at your home crag0:40:33 – Bonus Tip: Frustration is usually a sign that there is room for improvement0:42:12 – Bonus Tip: Have your friends set problems for you on the spray wall0:42:12 – The satisfaction of climbing a scrappy or unpleasant climb really gracefully0:43:34 – “Take me to a moderate that I’ve never heard of.”0:43:56 – Jesse’s Tip #5: Treat your flexibility as a skill, and practice it on the wall0:48:38 – Steven’s Pitfall #1: Assuming you’ve learned everything there is to learn0:51:33 – Jesse’s Pitfall #1: Assuming that if something looks good it must be good technique0:55:08 – Steven’s Pitfall #2: Going through the motions0:56:38 – Jesse’s Pitfall #2: Becoming too robotic with your technique practice0:58:36 – Steven’s Pitfall #3: Expecting gym technique to transfer to outdoor climbing1:02:25 – Jesse’s Pitfall #3: Not training your technique in your strong areas1:03:51 – Steven’s Pitfall #4: Avoiding the things that you’re bad at and turning everything into your style1:06:14 – Jesse’s Top Tip: Be endlessly curious about how you’re moving on the wall1:06:31 – Steven’s Top Tip: Become very interested in climbing better and bring that intention to your climbing