At first glance, rock climbing appears to be all upper body strength. Shredded arms with big biceps and lats are noticeable among the strongest climbers. Sure, pure strength and upper-body
Back-steps are the simplest version of a twist-lock. Being an advanced article, we will assume you know the basics of the back-step. If you need a refresher, here’s how to
What is Twist-Locking? Twist-locking refers to a family of skills, all of which are based on the same underlying concepts: the twist, and the lock. These two concepts provide
“I onsighted that route! I thought it would be at my redpoint level, but I onsighted it!” The climbing world is full of wacky words and phrases, many unknown even to long-time climbers. While you don’t
Our next skill we are going to cover is also one of the coolest moves in the sport. The principle of a knee bar is similar to that of a
Congratulations, intrepid climber! You’ve just conquered your first climbing session and are probably feeling a mix of triumph and soreness. Climbing is a fantastic full-body workout that challenges both your
Whether you are a parent signing your child up for a camp, a counselor preparing to wrangle in and entertain the little rascals, or a parent looking for fun out-of-the-house
No, it doesn’t have anything to do with an actual flag. Flagging is a rock climbing technique that is essentially counterbalancing. Instead of focusing on pure arm strength to reach the top
At the core, the fear of slipping off of a hold is essentially a fear of falling. It’s specifically the fear of feeling vertigo. It is useful to examine
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