Principles of training: Warm-up & Warm-down
It is critical to warm up thoroughly. You can start by climbing, bouldering, or doing easy pullups and dead hangs, along with gentle stretching. Make the first 15 minutes ridiculously …
Training boards tip 3: How to grasp the grips
You should use an open-handed grip as much as possible. Most climbers are weaker open-handed than crimped, so you may find this difficult at first, but you’ll get used to …
Training boards tip 2
Finger boards and rock rings are most effective at training contact strength, body tension and general upper-body strength. Contact strength, also referred to as finger strength, is simply the ability …
Training boards tip 1
Should kids use training boards and campus boards? You will find a that all coaches have an opinion. Some say yes and others say no. Both have their reasons. Sadly …
Training at home tip 16: Leg curls
This is a good exercise for strengthening your core. Find a suitable location to hang from, e.g. under a deck, a doorway or a pergola.Bring your knees up towards your …
Training at home tip 15: Leg Lifts
Find a place where you can hang. E.G. in a doorway, in a pergola or under a deck. While you are hanging, bring your feet up level with your hands …
Training at home tip 14: Overhang practice
If you have a deck or pergola, this is a good one for you. Hoppers ask your parents first. You may need a spotter or some foam mattresses underneath you.Use …
Training at home tip 13: Pull-ups with a twist
Hoppers please ask your parents first.If you have a deck at home, that you can stand under or a pergola. Give this one ago. Position yourself under the deck or …
Training at home tip 12: Heal hooks and two hooks
Find a suitable low deck. (The one pictured is a fraction too low and would be more suitable 1 m off the ground).Hoppers check with your parents first. You may …
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Training at home tip 11: Bridging
Hoppers check with your parents first.Find 2 surfaces parallel with each other. Practice chimneying, a full body bridge or seated back to foot method. This could also be done in …