In the world of rock climbing, a delicate dance unfolds between two opposing forces: agility and power. Picture this: a climber, muscles coiled like springs, propels themselves upward with explosive […]
So you want to get better at climbing. You spend hours looking up hangboard routines and finding the latest and greatest grip strength devices, but what about your lower body? […]
The sport of rock climbing appeals to people of all ages. Look around any climbing gym on a busy day, and you’ll probably spot climbing team kids, elderly adults, and […]
There are over 25 million climbers in 150 countries around the world. The best climbers from all over the globe will be competing soon at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. […]
Are you tired of feeling stuck on those challenging climbing routes? Are you eager to overcome those pesky projects and explore more climbs at your gym and crag? Perhaps you’re […]
In a world where chaos often feels like the new normal and stress seems to be an unwelcome companion on our daily journey, it’s no wonder that mental health concerns […]
Whether you’re an experienced climber or just getting into the sport, protecting your shoulders is vital for your long-term mobility, activities of daily living, and enjoying climbing! Combine a love […]
There is generally an intuitive benefit to having low body weight as a rock climber. Constantly fighting gravity to pull your weight would be a lot easier if you just […]
Three years ago I was halfway through a pumpy, overhung 5.12 in central Texas. I had just done around 20 moves and the pump was approaching rapidly. I sunk a […]
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