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Training · Sep 29, 2022

is climbing better than gym?

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is rock climbing a good workout?

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can you get big from rock climbing?

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Top Answer: Climbing doesn't really develop significant muscle mass, rather, it primarily develops functional strength and overall fitness. You won't notice too much muscle mass gain, or getting bigger. But you will notice a lot of strength gains, espe...

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does climbing work your chest?

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Top Answer: Climbing doesn't really target your chest muscles that much. There are situations in which you will need to push your weight up with your hands, which will utilize your chest muscles, but not really to the point where it will strengthen them tha...

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Does yoga help rock climbing?

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Training · Sep 27, 2022

if i stop climbing and only do hang boarding, will i get better at climbing?

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do hand grippers help climbing?

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do strong forearms equal better climbing?

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Top Answer: It can equal stronger climbing, but not necessarily better climbing. The problem with being very strong is that you start to neglect technique, because if you can just power yourself to the next hold or through the move, why would you do it in a m...

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Training · Sep 26, 2022

what is a good exercise for technique?

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is core strength more important than back strength?

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