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How Do You Train For Climbing Strength At Home?
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Mar 18, 2024
Enhance your climbing strength with these effective at-home training tips and exercises. Stay strong and ready for your next climbing adventure.
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Adam M.
Jun 14, 2023
Rock climbing requires a certain level of strength, but it's not solely about being strong. Technique, balance, flexibility, and mental focus are also important. Having a baseline level of upper body and core strength is helpful, but climbers of different fitness levels can participate. The required strength varies based on the type of climbing. Bo... Read more  
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Adam M.
Sep 29, 2022
As someone who is not flexible myself, but has flexible friends, I can say that it is very important, not just for finishing routes, but also for preventing injuries. There have been quite a few routes that I have not been able to do, only to see my friends do them using some sort of crazy body folding beta. Lifting their legs up to the level of... Read more  
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Adam M.
Sep 30, 2022
Everyone has a different limit when it comes to exercising, including climbing. When I started, I climbed about 4 times a week for about 4-5 hours each session. At that time, I didn't feel that it was too much since much of that time was spent also resting and planning, looking back now though, I realize that it was way too much, to the point wher... Read more  
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PaulClimbs
Jun 15, 2024
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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PaulClimbs
Jun 15, 2024
There may be some brands that have similar sizing, most likely by chance, but overall brands can have very different sizing to their shoes. Even different shoes from the same brand tend to have different sizing.
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PaulClimbs
Jun 15, 2024
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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General Climbing  ·  Jun 11, 2024

which would have the biggest impact on climbing, mobility or flexibility?

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General Climbing  ·  Jun 11, 2024
does climbing by itself help make you more flexible, or does it only use what you already have?
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General Climbing  ·  Sep 28, 2022
how important is flexibility for climbing?
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Top Answer: As someone who is not flexible myself, but has flexible friends, I can say that it is very important, not just for finishing routes, but also for preventing injuries. There have been quite a few routes that I have not been able to do, only to see ...
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General Climbing  ·  Nov 3, 2022
Which body part does the most work in climbing?
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Top Answer: Your lats and your back would do most of the work while climbing. Something beginner climbers usually experience is that sensation of discovering "new" muscles in their arms. These are just muscles that they have not used before, or not ...
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Climbing Shoes  ·  Mar 23, 2023
Which part of the climbing shoes stretch?
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Top Answer: The part of climbing shoes that stretches is typically the upper material. This is the part that covers the top of your foot and is responsible for providing a snug fit. The upper material of climbing shoes is often made of synthetic or leather mater...
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Climbing Shoes  ·  Sep 29, 2022
Why do climbing shoes have 2 loops?
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Top Answer: The two loops are meant to help you pull your shoe over your heel. Sometimes it can be quite difficult to pull the shoe over your heel, especially for those who choose to downsize their climbing shoes, and having just one loop may just make it diffic...
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Climbing Shoes  ·  Jan 1, 2023
How many pairs of climbing shoes should you have?
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Top Answer: There isn't really a correct amount of shoes you should have. Some people have just one pair, while others may have many. More experienced climbers tend to have at least a couple of shoes, and professional climbers usually have quite a few shoes...
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Climbing Gear  ·  Apr 27, 2023
I purchased climbing gear in 2020, used frequently the first few years and left in storage. It may have been exposed to solvents. Retire? Or not?
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Top Answer: It depends on the climbing gear for me. Shoes - I would just wear them, see how they feel, fit, and perform. Climbing rope - I would personally not test my luck with this. Maybe others would disagree, but I don't know if I could feel safe on...
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General Climbing  ·  Jan 1, 2024
Do all climbing gyms have showers in them?
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General Climbing  ·  Jan 3, 2024
What is the most unique climbing gym you have been to?
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General Climbing  ·  Jun 11, 2024
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General Climbing  ·  Sep 26, 2022
what should i do if i dont have a moon board or tension board?
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Top Answer: If you don't have a Moon Board or Tension Board, focus on improving your climbing technique and overall strength. Practice precise footwork, body positioning, and efficient movement on different climbing routes. Incorporate exercises that target...
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