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Adam M.
Oct 17, 2022
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 is under general tension, and there are specific moves that do use the chest muscles, but they don'... Read more  
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Adam M.
Jun 2, 2023
Yes, chalk helps to absorb moisture and sweat from your hands, which can provide a drier and more secure grip while climbing. When you apply chalk to your hands, it can reduce the moisture on your skin, allowing for better friction between your hands and the climbing holds. This can help prevent slipping and improve your overall grip strength. H... Read more  
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PaulClimbs
Aug 29, 2023
Flexibility in my opinion is extremely underrated. I think being flexible can be one of the greatest tools in climbing. I myself am not flexible at all, but my friends are, and the difference between how we climb is so noticeable. Moves that are so difficult for me are just easy to them. You dont have to be flexible to climb, but, it would m... Read more  
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John Che
Oct 21, 2022
Not really. Climbing is more of a pulling exercise for the upper body. This basically leaves your chest and triceps sort of neglected, which is why many climbers do antagonist training such as push-ups, dips, and bench presses. There are some climbing moves such as mantles that use your triceps, and to some very slight extent, your chest. But fo... Read more  
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Adam M.
Answered a Question    May 28, 2023

Is running good for rock climbing?

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Running can be beneficial for rock climbing in several ways. It helps improve cardiovascular endurance, which is essential for sustaining climbing efforts over longer durations. Running also aids in overall fitness, weight management, and strengthening leg muscles, which can be advantageous for certain climbing techniques and approaches. Additionally, running can enhance mental resilience and focus, which are valuable attributes for climbers.
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