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General Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

How good do you have to be to lead climb?

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Top Answer: Before lead climbing, you should at least have some experience in climbing and know the basics. Depending on how and where you want to learn lead climbing, you may be required to have some climbing experience. This experience could be a certain amoun...

General Climbing · Jul 6 How much do climbing shoes impact footwork? If my climbing shoes are not the perfect fit, but I can still climb in them, how much would that impact my footwork?

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General Climbing · Dec 17 Whats a good way to get back into climbing after a long time? If I havent climbed in about 6 months, whats a good way to get back into it?

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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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General Climbing · Sep 29, 2022

in what ways does rock climbing make you stronger?

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Top Answer: Rock climbing strengthens your body in various ways. It primarily develops upper body strength as you pull and hold your body weight using your arms, shoulders, and back muscles. Climbing also engages your core muscles to maintain balance and stabili...

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General Climbing · Nov 20, 2022

Why do I suck at climbing some days?

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Top Answer: Very often, climbers can experience weak days. These are days that they just feel as if they have no power and no energy to climb at the level they normally can. This is not unique to climbing, or to sports in general. It's just part of being hu...

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General Climbing · Jan 3, 2024

What tips can you give for dealing with slopers?

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General Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

What grade should I be able to climb?

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Top Answer: The grade of climbs you should be able to climb largely depends on your individual climbing experience, skill level, physical fitness, and the type of climbing you are pursuing. It's important to set realistic goals and progress at a pace that i...

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General Climbing · Sep 29, 2022

is rock climbing hard on the body?

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Top Answer: 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...

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General Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

Does climbing give you a good body?

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Top Answer: Yes, climbing can contribute to developing a strong and toned physique. It engages multiple muscle groups in your arms, shoulders, back, and core. Regular climbing can help improve strength, endurance, flexibility, and overall fitness. However, achie...

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