The Resilient Climber: Strength, Mobility, and Injury Prevention - Paperback

by Jared Vagy (Author)

In The Resilient Climber, Doctor of Physical Therapy Jared Vagy breaks down 40 climbing movements and shows you how to train the strength and mobility needed for each one. Each movement begins with a challenge, a test that assesses your body's capacity to perform it well, followed by targeted exercises to address the specific limitations uncovered. You'll then learn how to integrate these exercises into a structured routine. This isn't just an injury-prevention book. It's a movement-based training guide designed to help you climb stronger, move better, and stay injury-free.

• 40 key climbing movements broken down in detail
• Challenges that assess your ability to perform each movement
• Targeted exercises to address mobility and strength limitations
• Guidance on integrating exercises into a structured routine
• Strategies to build resilience and reduce injury risk

Author Biography

Jared Vagy is a doctor of physical therapy who specializes in treating climbing injuries. In addition to his doctoral degree, he has completed a one-year residency in orthopedics and a one-year fellowship in movement science, totaling nine years of concentrated study. He is a peer reviewed researcher, has published numerous articles on injury prevention, and lectures on the topic of climbing injuries internationally. Dr. Vagy is a Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at the University of Southern California, one of the top doctor of physical therapy programs in the USA. He is a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist and a certified strength and conditioning specialist. He is the author of the Amazon #1 best selling book Climb Injury-Free, and is based in Los Angeles, California.