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Rock climbing can be physically demanding and challenging on the body. It requires strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination. The intensity of the climbing experience can vary depending on the difficulty of the routes or problems you attempt. While it is a great way to build strength and improve overall fitness, it can also put strain on y... Read more  
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Rock climbing can have positive effects on your back health when practiced with proper technique and precautions. Here's why: 1. Strengthening: Climbing engages the muscles in your back, including the upper and lower back, as well as the muscles surrounding the spine. This can contribute to improved back strength and stability. 2. Posture Impro... Read more  
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Rock climbers are very efficient at pacing themselves, and only exerting the required amount of energy, and no more. They achieve this through training, experience, and properly reading the route. Climbers do in fact get tired, just after a different amount of time than others, and they are able to handle it better than others. In order for a... Read more  
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PaulClimbs
Jun 15
I would say you should always try them on and see what works for you. The same principles apply to choosing neutral climbing shoes as they do to choosing aggressive climbing shoes - try them on and feel what feels best for you. I would keep in mind the intended usage of the shoes though, since if you are getting neutral shoes, you may be climbin... Read more  
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PaulClimbs
Jun 15
I don't really think there is a general best length. For me personally, I cut them just enough to not be too short, but don't leave enough to hear the nails on the wall. If they are even a little bit longer than that, they tend to sometimes get bent backwards while grabbing the holds, which obviously is not very pleasant.
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PaulClimbs
Jun 15
I believe he said in one of his recent videos, or just in a video he was in, that he downsizes his shoes a few sizes less than he used to a few years ago. I can't remember the reason why he said he does it.
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General Climbing  ·  Oct 1, 2022

What is climber posture?

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Feb 5, 2023

I think this refers to the head forward and slightly hunched back posture climbers tend to have.

Of course, not all climbers have this posture, but many do, it has become a sort of stigma, giving it the name "climbers posture".
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