Movement ·
The basics of movement and how they show up on the wall
Push, pull, hinge, squat, lunge, carry and rotate: the basic human movement patterns, and where each one hides in the climbing moves you already do.
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Climbing movement and technique
Strength helps, but movement wins routes. Here we break down the basics of climbing technique, footwork and hip position, core tension and how to practise them in a session, for beginners and for coaches teaching them.
Movement ·
Hips and feet: the forgotten half of climbing
Your legs are far stronger than your fingers. Learning to place your feet precisely and move your hips well is the cheapest upgrade in climbing.
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Movement ·
Shoulders for climbers: mobility, stability and control
The shoulder is built for range, not stability. Climbers ask a lot of it, so it pays to train mobility, control and strength together.
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Movement ·
Core for climbing: tension, not crunches
Climbing core is about holding tension between hands and feet, not doing endless crunches. Here is what to train and how.
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Movement ·
Antagonist training: what it is and what it isn't
Pushing exercises are often sold as injury prevention for climbers. The evidence is thinner than the claims, but there are still good reasons to do them.
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