Matthew Robert

One handed trad lead? OH YES… WE HAVE MY FIRST TRAD LEAD EVER Casa Emilio (5.3) Trad lead on-sight pitch 1 (5.1) Dear trad climbing, I started climbing about 6 years ago and never thought I would be trad leading anything. It always scared me not only because I have one hand, BUT I only have a sliver of an elbow joint. I was like, how could I support myself with my stump with enough time to place gear? Would it be safe? It scared me 😳. Well, I wasn’t even worried while climbing this route. I felt in control of my mind and body. @seandanielsband walked me through every step on the ground and was the best trad partner. I felt super safe the entire time. Thank you so much, Dave! Over the last 1.5 years my climbing both indoor and outdoor has skyrocketed so much that I’m regularly excited looking at climbing 10s and 11s outside. I’m even sport leading 10 A/B now. I may not really have a forearm like most people with my disability but you know what.. it makes this just that much more satisfying when I crush it 👊🏻 🧗🏻‍♂️ I can’t wait to get my next trad lead climb in… I’m thinking Betty (5.3)😋 also in the gunks. Any sponsors want to gift me a full rack so I can really step up my trad game?🙏🏻 Thank you to everyone who encouraged me over the years to try and learn to trad and who taught/healed me in my outdoor climbing skills. All pics and vids are by @chris.the.coach who’s the best partner a guy can ask for💞. It was a special day because it was also his first outdoor climb EVER! A day of firsts🦾 My sponsors @adaptclimbgroup @pingoragear (chalk bag) @adidasterrex @adidas and @fiveten_official for my Five Ten Hiangle Pros 📸 @chris.the.coach ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ #mohonkpreserve #NewYork #OutdoorClimbing #Outdoors #Gunks #trad #tradclimbing #Diversity #Adaptive #Climbing #USAParaclimbing #USAClimbing #Adaptive #Adaptiveathlete #Amputee #RockClimbing #RockClimber #Training #SponsoredAthlete #Motivation #Dedication

New Me. New Category. Crushing quals at Adaptive Paraclimbing USA Nationals! IN RP1!💪🧗‍♂️ 😮 here’s my first route, which was really hard. I ended up having to go outside de beta to make that hard move. Really happy with the way I climbed this route! I am now in finals today! Look in my story for the link starting at 11 AM CT ALSO, As everyone knows I’ve been an AU2 climber for many years. However, I always thought I was AU1. It’s been really frustrating with lots of emotion over the years of not being in the right category this year. I decided to try to be in RP1 ( which AU1 was merged into). I was really nervous, but the classification went really well and based on the specific rules, I qualified. I still am in shock and I can’t believe this is happening, but for once I now feel, I am finally where I belong. we’ll see how it goes to the rest of the year, and what World Climbing decides, but for once in my climbing career, I have a solid sense of hope, and I really appreciate everybody who has supported me through my ups and downs along the way. Also to the great coaches and PT, who supported this decision and helped me with the process. also big thank you too @chris.the.coach for being there every step of the way. Thank you to my sponsors @momentumclimbingtexas , @adidas , @pingoragear @Evolv_worldwide @adaptclimbgroup , @usaclimbing , @adiddasterrex , @adidasfiveten , @USAparaclimbing_community ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ #Paraclimbing #RockClimber #USAClimbing ParaclimbingNationals #AdaptiveAthlete

@adaptive.matthew getting in his last workout before para climbing world championships in Seoul South Korea! 🦾 ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ #focus #workout #dedication #RockClimbing #rockclimber #motivation #adaptive #fitness #gym #gymmotivation #muscle #strengthtraining #workout #adaptiveathlete #Fitfam #training #inspiration #strength

Workout Wednesday 🦾 Great session once again today at @essential_fitnesspt . I hope everyone is crushing their adaptive workouts. It’s important to just get out there and do your best! 2 rounds progressing in weight 12-15 reps *Clean and press *Squat to inverted row *Sled pulls then push *Rope Swings *Rapid fire step ups *Roller Pikes(slow on return) Training for South Korea World Championships is in full swing. No time to rest or think about the 2 previous world cups that didn’t go as expected. It’s time to train harder than ever 👊🏻 🦾 ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ #focus #workout #dedication #RockClimbing #rockclimber #motivation #adaptive #fitness #gym #gymmotivation #muscle #strengthtraining #workout #adaptiveathlete #Fitfam #training #inspiration #strength

Two Nears views: one atop Disneyland with @adaptive.matthew from last fall and the next on top of YYYY with @seandanielsband from this spring. The first from close to the beginning of the Nears and the second at the end. Kinda neat how the landscape changes so drastically between seasons, I noticed this similarity while randomly going through past photos. These are some good dudes and I always appreciate climbing with them. #tradisrad

Alabama Potluck 2025 Bird In Hand (5.8) lead flash (Slide 1) Some great new photos of me lead climbing in action. This was one of my favorite routes. It was quite challenging for the clips but I just adapted 😉. Rabies (5.11A) top rope (Slide 2-5) So happy to get on this route as my final climb of the trip ( I really need to learn to do these harder climbs earlier haha). I sent it up until the crux and damn that crux was hard. I went a little left and managed to finally get through it. Then the roof had a nice hold below it for my nub in which I reach up and got the jug on top of the roof to pull myself up and after a few takes it was so satisfying to finish! This is a good one to project because it’s mostly vertical and so I just need to learn to either bump up my right hand constantly and go fast or try to get my nub in certain places to push/mantle. Excited to try it again next year! Easy to set up all my lead climbs with my @edelrid_sport carabiner system I put together myself! It works so well 🙏🏻 Peep the adaptive yoga at the end too :) All these amazing l professional 📸 by @jaytray94 My sponsors @adaptclimbgroup @pingoragear (chalk bag) @adidasterrex @adidas and @fiveten_official for my Five Ten Hiangle Pros 📸 @jaytray94 ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ #SandRock #Alabama #OutdoorClimbing #Outdoors #cherokeerockvillage #Diversity #Adaptive #Climbing #USAParaclimbing #USAClimbing #Adaptive #Adaptiveathlete #Amputee #RockClimbing #RockClimber #Training #SponsoredAthlete #Motivation #Dedication #NoLimits

Alabama Potluck April 25-27, 2025 Misty (5.10b/c) sport (slide 1,4) my first time ever on Misty and I got through the non-adaptive person crux quite easy only to pump up towards the top because of constant right arm bumping. Definitely want to come back when it’s not my 9th outdoor climb of the day 🤣. I used my new @edelrid_sport HMS bulletproof SG for the top rope anchor. These are the best I’ve ever used. I also flash lead several climbs from 5.7 to 5.9+! Top rope flashed a couple of 5.10B’s This past weekend I attended the amazing @thealabamapotluck ! @climbbeyondthebarrier and @catalystsports came together to create a judgement free, accessible, inclusive, and diverse space for groups that face barriers into climbing. I especially loved seeing fellow adaptive climbers attend like @wnstnpayne and Amy. It was a fun filled camp and climb weekend. So proud the work of @jaytray94 for creating such an amazing organization @climbbeyondthebarrier and having the potluck double in size in just its second year. Different groups of people got together to embrace the love of climbing and togetherness. They had great clinics, including yoga and how to support adaptive athletes among several other clinics. Having this space is so important to the southeast community. Having it at @cherokeerockvillage means everything is quite accessible. The crag, camping, pavilion, and bathrooms are so close together. Can’t wait to bring more adaptive climbers next year! My sponsors @adaptclimbgroup @adidasterrex @adidas and @fiveten_official for my Five Ten Hiangle Pros I use outdoors. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ #SandRock #Alabama #OutdoorClimbing #Outdoors #cherokeerockvillage #Diversity #Adaptive #Climbing #USAParaclimbing #USAClimbing #Adaptive #Adaptiveathlete #Amputee #RockClimbing #RockClimber #Training #SponsoredAthlete #Motivation #Dedication #NoLimits

Workout Wednesday🦾 Had a great workout this week for my weekly Workout Wednesday! I’ll be showing you guys all my different adaptive exercises weekly. If anyone needs any advice I’m here for you all always 💯. 3 rounds all progressing in weight *Clean front squat into press *Alternating Single leg DB standing lunge *Landmine split press * Hanging knee tucks Get out there are crush it 👊🏻. Experiment and adapt and you’ll thrive *just one rule- Don’t change categories😉😜 ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ #focus #workout #dedication #RockClimbing #rockclimber #motivation #adaptive #fitness #gym #gymmotivation #muscle #strengthtraining #workout #adaptiveathlete #Fitfam #training #inspiration #strength

Conquistador (5.10d) My first trip to @redrockcanyonlv was long overdue! I went for a friend’s birthday and it was the best time! Lots of sending and good friend vibes that I won’t trade for anything in the world. Always amazing to be surrounded by great people. I had a great time on my favorite climb of the trip, Conquistador (5.10d) at the civilization wall (Slide 1+2). Would love to come back and lead it! My climbing has drastically improved and I want 2025 to be the year that start getting outside way more to climb and see what’s the hardest routes that I’m capable of sending with missing most of my elbow down. Manifest Destiny (5.10a) lead flash (Slide 4) lead flash. Excellent climb and the moves were fun and I finished this climb quite fast. Great jugs! Byzantium (5.10b) (Slide 6+7) epic shots by my friend Matt on this really fun climb. My stump was sore so couldn’t lead and I fell at the crux but as the last climb of the day I’m sure I can get it next time. Mic’s Master (5.10b) (Slide 9) my favorite from day 2 at the wake up wall. Easy flash on top rope. Perfect jugs for my stump. Might lead next time! I certainly now know all the hype about red rocks. Would love to come back when economically feasible to do multi pitch and to lead harder routes. My goal this year is to get more sponsors so I can push my outdoor limits 💯 My sponsors @adaptclimbgroup @adidasterrex @adidas and @fiveten_official for my Five Ten Hiangle Pros I use outdoors. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ #RedRocks #Vegas #OutdoorClimbing #Outdoors #Adaptive #Climbing #USAParaclimbing #USAClimbing #Adaptive #Adaptiveathlete #Amputee #RockClimbing #RockClimber #Training #SponsoredAthlete #Motivation #Dedication #NoLimits

2025 Paraclimbing Nationals Finals March 2, 2025 I was more excited for these nationals then in years past for a few reasons but mostly because my climbing has skyrocketed in the last year and a half after my pec fully recovered from reconstruction surgery. I’m climbing the best I’ve ever have before both in the gym and outdoors. I headed into finals with great expectations. I was cool, calm, and collected. I felt very strong heading up to the wall. I hit every move the way I wanted to but then… a little foot slip happened and I fell way too early. I did manage a 3rd place finish which is fantastic but I was a little disappointed in not getting higher because the route looked so much fun. 🔥 Overall, I’m quite happy but this definitely makes me to try harder for SLC World Cup in May. I’ve been climbing so well since nationals and continuing to get stronger and more efficient on the wall. Congrats to everyone on their success at nationals this year. I love competing because I love the amazing community and what it represents. This is the best crew I could’ve ever hoped to have by my side. This year, I have so many huge things in store for this competition season and in my personal life. My social media is undergoing a huge transformation. Stay tuned! 🚀 My sponsors @adaptclimbgroup @adidasterrex @adidas and @fiveten_official for my competition shoes 📸 @grey_Jensen Slide 3 📸 @gajdaphotography Slide 1,2,4,6 ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ #Competition #Movementgyms #Bouldering #NYC #Adaptive #Climbing #USAParaclimbing #USAClimbing #Adaptive #Adaptiveathlete #Amputee #RockClimbing #Training #SponsoredAthlete #Motivation #Dedication #RockClimber #NoLimits

Placed 3rd at qualifications yesterday at USA paraclimbing nationals here at @pacificpipe in Oakland, California. So excited to see what finals brings today 🙏🏻. Livestream link in my story. My sponsors @adaptclimbgroup @adidasterrex @adidas @cafoundation and @fiveten_official for my competition shoes 📸@grey_Jensen ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ #Competition #Movementgyms #Bouldering #NYC #Adaptive #Climbing #USAParaclimbing #USAClimbing #Adaptive #Adaptiveathlete #Amputee #RockClimbing #Training #SponsoredAthlete #Motivation #Dedication #RockClimber #NoLimits

The pre-training road to USA Nationals Paraclimbing Competion in Oakland, California with Matt Lynch. Check out his Instagram at @adaptive.matthew 🧗‍♂️ #rockclimbing #fitness #workout @adaptclimbgroup @pacificpipe @adidasfiveten @usaparaclimbing @cafoundation