Dr. Tyler Nelson: Stronger Wrists, Stronger Climbing

Feb 4, 2026

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In this episode focused on all things wrists, Dr. Tyler Nelson brings the science and application, covering:

Why there’s been a steady rise of wrist injuries in climbers
How to train up wrist flexion strength to perform better on slopers
The reason bigger holds can be more injurious
Google won't show you the most common climber injury
Wrist Wrench vs. Rolling Thunder
Set and rep scheme for wrist training
To tape or not to tape?
Recovery time frames for wrist injuries
How to return to hard climbing faster after an injury

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Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right)

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:27 Welcome and Guest Introduction

00:44 Understanding Wrist Injuries in Climbers

02:56 Personal Experiences and Injury Management

04:32 Training and Strengthening Techniques

46:24 Managing Wrist Injuries in Climbing

47:39 Personal Experiences with Wrist Pain

50:09 Common Wrist Injuries in Climbers

57:48 Recovery and Rehabilitation Strategies

01:15:23 Training Tips and Final Thoughts

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This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry.

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