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How Can You Improve Footwork For Better Balance?
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Elevate your climbing game with better footwork. Discover techniques and exercises to enhance your balance and efficiency on the wall.
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John Che
Jan 3
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... Read more  
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John Che
Aug 11
Rock climbing doesn't really get you big and bulky. It can make you stronger though, just without the massive body size. There are some people who tend to grow and bulk up faster than others, at least to a certain size. They may get some more muscle mass than others, but for the most part, you muscle mass won't really increase that much.... Read more  
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John Che
Aug 29
It can equal stronger climbing, but not necessarily better climbing. The problem with being very strong is that you start to neglect technique, because if you can just power yourself to the next hold or through the move, why would you do it in a more technical way? Even if you try to be more technical, it can be very hard to get rid of the habit... Read more  
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John Che
Jan 3
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... Read more  
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John Che
Jan 1
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... Read more  
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John Che
Aug 10
Because we are in pain! But not that much pain. Generally, climbing shoes are not comfortable, and leaving them on for a long period of time just starts to hurt after a while. Taking them off in between some of the climbs just lets our feet relax a little bit, and delays the session-ending feet pain.
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How do climbers stay in shape?

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Jan 17, 2023

We climb and we exercise. As climbers, we are pretty active. We utilize many or most of the major muscles and smaller ones also. We also have additional non-climbing workouts such as weight lifting.

Of course this is not true for all climbers, but for many it is.
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