A 36-inch foam roller is a versatile tool used for mobility, warm-ups, and climbing-specific strength training. It can be used to roll out tight muscles in the legs, back, shoulders, and forearms. Its longer length also makes it useful for lying lengthwise along the spine to open the chest and shoulders. Climbers can also squeeze the foam roller between the hands to train compression strength.
Provide options for preventative exercises that use minimal equipment so that anyone can perform the exercises. Below is a list of the equipment used in the book and below that are easy-to-find, affordable substitutes.