Most climbers don’t leave it at that to climb up a climbing wall in the gym every now and then well secured. Almost everyone who has been infected by the climbing virus wants to go higher. In order to become a really good climber, you should constantly look for new … Read more
Most people in today’s times often struggle with achieving their ideal body. It can be difficult to build muscle, and some don’t really prefer to use traditional weights or bench presses. Outdoor activities like rock climbing can quickly replace that and are often much better alternatives to gaining muscle. So … Read more
In this guide you will learn how to work on your strength and technique between your climbing sessions. There are suitable exercises for beginners as well as professionals who want to overcome a training plateau. Climbing is a complex sport. Not only are there many ways you can do this … Read more
Mastering the act of rock climbing requires a great deal of focus and patience to truly master. Given the time investment, it can also be one of the most exhilarating and adrenaline fueled activities that you can participate in to get you outside and moving in a truly unique way. … Read more
Most people think that once you get pregnant, you have to kiss your rock climbing days goodbye, at least temporarily. This couldn’t be further from the truth, though, especially for women who already rock climb regularly. While you may need to make some tweaks and changes during your pregnancy, there … Read more
Bouldering and top rope climbing are fun, but if you want to take your climbing skills to the next level, you can’t get past lead climbing (what is lead climbing? > see the first paragraph). Lead climbing can be a lot of fun and exciting. But it can also be … Read more
Rock climbing is about reaching the top. But sometimes thoughts only revolve around the opposite, the worst case: the fall into the abyss. A large part of your climbing equipment is designed to make the (unavoidable) fall as safe as possible. Falling while rock climbing is completely normal. But what … Read more
Climbing is a full body workout and can be very strenuous. Climbing a wall requires a lot of strength, endurance, technique, persistence and above all grip strength. For beginners, even a slow pace is demanding. People new to climbing notice muscles the next day they never knew before. But how … Read more
You can never have too strong hands or fingers when rock climbing. But how do you build up your grip strength for rock climbing? The best training for a stronger grip is, of course, climbing itself. But you can also work on your grip strength or improve your weaknesses between two … Read more