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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.
Oct 6, 2022
Rock climbing can actually be pretty heavy on the shoulders, as they are used in almost all climbing moves, so it makes sense that your shoulders will be strengthened from climbing. Whether climbing will give you broad shoulders though is another thing. While it's true that climbing will strengthen your shoulders just like any other muscle stren... Read more  
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John Che
Nov 2, 2022
Rock climbing can broaden your shoulders, but it depends on how your body reacts to training. I am normally pretty skinny, with not too much muscle. But, when I climb, I gain quite a bit of muscle mass, which makes it seem as if I have been lifting weights for a while. I very often get asked how I work out and how much weight I lift, which I don't... Read more  
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Joshua
Aug 3
I have washed my chalk bag a few times throughout the years, not that it was REALLY needed, but, I personally like to refresh my gear after sometime. Other gear I might buy new, but chalk bags I feel can just live on until they are really in bad shape and ruined, especially because they are not a matter of safety. When it comes to safety or perform... Read more  
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Claire
Aug 1
I've been climbing for a few years now and have never had to wash my chalk bag. What happened to yours? Did something spill on it? I can't imaging why one would need to be washed unless you are trying to sell it or it got into an accident and got spilled on! Either way, I don't see why it would hurt to wash it by hand and let it dry out in the s... Read more  
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Claire
Aug 1
I would add that it also depends on if it's indoor climbing or outdoor climbing. I don't climb indoors as much as I do outdoors, but usually when we go out we easily have full day sessions, leaving in the morning and getting back at night, sometimes the next morning even. I doubt I would be able to have such long sessions in an indoor gym though... Read more  
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what do you do to improve shoulder strength for bouldering?

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is core strength more important than back strength?
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General Climbing  ·  Oct 1, 2022
Do you need upper body strength to rock climb?
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How do you build leg strength for climbing?
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General Climbing  ·  Sep 27, 2022
how do i stop climbing with strength and develop better technique?
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General Climbing  ·  Sep 27, 2022
can my weight training experience and strength help my climbing?
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Top Answer: Yeah, weight training can definitely help your climbing! When you build strength in your major muscle groups like your legs, core, back, and arms, it can make it easier to tackle more challenging climbs and prevent injuries. But keep in mind that cli...
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is rock climbing cardio or strength?
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How do you get better at sit starts when bouldering?
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do you get sweaty bouldering?
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