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Health, Injuries, & Safety · Oct 1, 2022

How common are rock climbing injuries?

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Top Answer: Rock climbing injuries can be quite common, but it depends on the climber and how well they listen to their bodies, and if they give their body the adequate amount of rest it requires. It's quite common for new climbers to get injured to some...

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Training · Oct 1, 2022

Does rock climbing build chest?

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Top Answer: The chest muscles are some of the only muscles that are not directly worked when climbing. Climbing does build many muscles in the body, even legs to some extent, but the chest muscles are just barely used while climbing. While climbing, your body...

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General Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

How strong is the average climber?

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Top Answer: The strength of the average climber can vary widely depending on their level of experience, training, and natural ability. However, it's important to note that climbing is not solely about brute strength. Climbing requires a combination of stren...

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General Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

Why do climbers say Allez?

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Top Answer: Climbers often use the term "allez" as a form of encouragement or motivation during a climb. While it may sound similar to the word "alle" in French, its usage in climbing is not directly related to its meaning in the French langu...

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Health, Injuries, & Safety · Oct 1, 2022

What is climber elbow?

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Top Answer: Climber's elbow, also known as medial epicondylitis or golfer's elbow, is a common overuse injury among climbers. It refers to the inflammation or irritation of the tendons on the inner side of the elbow, near the bony bump called the media...

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General Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

Why is climbing so scary?

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Top Answer: Climbing very often puts your body in strange and difficult positions, regardless of the type of climbing. These positions can sometimes be quite scary to be in, especially when including the element of height. In bouldering, being almost vertical...

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General Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

Is there a weight limit to rock climbing?

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Top Answer: There is no weight limit to climbing, everyone can climb regardless of their weight. Though, those that are overweight may have a higher risk of injury and should be aware of this and be extra careful. People who weigh more usually tend to have a ...

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General Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

Is climbing good for posture?

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Top Answer: Climbing can have both positive and negative effects on posture. On the positive side, climbing can help improve your posture by strengthening the muscles that support good alignment. The act of climbing engages various muscle groups, including the b...

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Training · Oct 1, 2022

Do push ups help climbing?

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Top Answer: Training antagonist muscles is very important for proper muscle balance and to prevent injuries. Push-ups are a great way to train the antagonist muscles. It targets your chest muscles, triceps, and shoulders. There are also many different variati...

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Training · Oct 1, 2022

How do you strengthen tendons?

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Top Answer: To strengthen tendons, it's important to approach it gradually and allow sufficient time for the tendons to adapt and grow stronger. Here are a few tips: Gradual Progression: Start with lower-intensity exercises or movements that target the s...

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