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How Can You Improve Footwork For Better Balance?
General Climbing
Mar 25
Elevate your climbing game with better footwork. Discover techniques and exercises to enhance your balance and efficiency on the wall.
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RobinR
Sep 19
Does rock climbing damage your feet?
For me, after climbing for about a year, I noticed that my toes are more squished together, especially the tips of my toes. They have a sharper square shape rather than a round shape.
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John Che
Jan 1
Does rock climbing damage your feet?
It for sure can if you wear the wrong shoes! It would also likely be a combination of other things such as wearing climbing shoes that are too small and landing badly, which could be bad regardless of the shoes, but wearing shoes that are not good for you would most likely increase the risk of bad landings. Even without combining shoes and other...
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John Che
Jan 3
Do you think hangboards are ok to train with within the first year, or should i listen to everyone and wait?
In my opinion, the problem is less about the actual hangboarding, and more about beginners not knowing when to stop and let their fingers rest. Since new climbers aren't usually used to the strain that climbing puts on their fingers and tendons, it's very easy to overtrain and to get injured. This is true just by climbing alone. Add to that the el...
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In my opinion, the problem is less about the actual hangboarding, and more about beginners not knowing when to stop and let their fingers rest. Since new climbers aren't usually used to the strain that climbing puts on their fingers and tendons,...
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Does rock climbing damage your feet?
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Rock climbing can put strain on your feet, but whether it causes damage depends on various factors. The repetitive pressure and friction can lead to calluses, blisters, and even corns. However, these issues are typically temporary and can be managed ...
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What can i do when i lose skin from my finger tips after climbing?
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I put a vitamin E cream on my hands before I fall asleep. I feel it really helps after sessions that leave me with pulsating red fingertips with little to no skin. The one I use is from Jason, its a 25,000 IU cream, but there are also oils with 75,00...
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Do rock climbing shoes damage your feet?
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Rock climbing shoes that are too tight can potentially cause damage to your feet, some of the most common being muscle pain and bunions. Climbing shoes should be tight and snug, but not too tight. Climbing shoes should not cut off or reduce circul...
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Why do rock climbers shake their arms?
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Rock climbers shake their arms as a way of recovering during a route or in between routes. The purpose of this is to reduce the lactic acid build up in their forearms, which is referred to as being pumped. There is quite a bit of controversy over ...
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Are climbing shoes supposed to hurt?
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Climbing shoes are not meant to hurt, they are meant to be tight, which for some, do mean that they may hurt a little bit. How tight they should be, though, depends on the climber. Climbers need their climbing shoes to be tight so that they can ...
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Are planks good for climbing?
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Doing planks help strengthen your abs, back, and shoulders, among the other muscles it works. These muscles are crucial for climbing, so if performing planks helps strengthen these muscles, then yes, doing planks should contribute to your climbin...
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Should your big toe hurt in climbing shoes?
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It is completely normal for your toes to feel sore in climbing shoes, especially if you are a beginner, and you are not used to them, or if you have downsized your shoes a lot. Everyone can have different toes that hurt, the big toe is a quite common...
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Do climbing shoes hurt at first?
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There are a few scenarios in which climbing shoes may hurt: 1. If you are a new climber, and you are not used to climbing shoes If you are a new climber, and you are not used to climbing shoes, they may hurt at first and be very uncomfortable...
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How do you train to climb without a gym?
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Training for climbing does not actually require a gym, you can train for climbing from almost anywhere, including your home. Keep in mind that you should be extra careful with these exercises to not overdo it, and to not injure yourself. 1. P...
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