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Training boards tip 5: Bent-arm hang

Climbing Training, Uncategorized / Benjamin Leader

A variation of the dead hang which will begin to develop your ability to pull through and lock off. This can be done at any angle. Pull yourself up to […]

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Training boards tip 4: Dead hang

Climbing Training, Uncategorized / Benjamin Leader

This is the fundamental exercise for developing contact strength. It can be performed with two arms or one. You should master the two arm dead hang on any particular hold

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Principles of training: Warm-up & Warm-down

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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

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Training boards tip 3: How to grasp the grips

Climbing Training, Uncategorized / Benjamin Leader

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

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Training boards tip 2

Climbing Training, Uncategorized / Benjamin Leader

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

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Training boards Tip 1

Climbing Training, Uncategorized / Benjamin Leader

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

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Training at home tip 16: Leg curls

Uncategorized / Benjamin Leader

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

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Training at home tip 15: Leg Lifts

Climbing Training, Uncategorized / Benjamin Leader

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

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Training at home tip 14: Overhang practice

Climbing Training, Uncategorized / Benjamin Leader

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

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Training at home tip 13: Pull-ups with a twist

Climbing Training, Uncategorized / Benjamin Leader

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

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