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Any rock climbers in here?
Posted on 2/17/18 at 6:40 pm
Posted on 2/17/18 at 6:40 pm
Was looking for a new way to exercise and have dipped my toe into rock climbing (indoor for now). Bouldering specifically.
Anybody in here into this? Got any advice on how to get better, my finger/grip strength is apparently terrible. Crap is way harder than it looks.
Anybody in here into this? Got any advice on how to get better, my finger/grip strength is apparently terrible. Crap is way harder than it looks.
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Posted on 2/17/18 at 6:54 pm to RandySavage
My buddy climbs in Lafayette about 3 times a week. I joined him a few times, it's a fun and challenging work out that will kick your arse.
Posted on 2/17/18 at 7:09 pm to geauxtigers6492
Yea it’s a lot more fun than I thought, and def a challenge that makes you want to get better at
Posted on 2/17/18 at 7:23 pm to RandySavage
HippieTiger until he left.
Posted on 2/17/18 at 7:24 pm to SabiDojo
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HippieTiger until he left
Posted on 2/17/18 at 7:24 pm to RandySavage
Did it once in West Virginia on a white water trip. Was awesome, more fun than rafting imo
Posted on 2/17/18 at 7:29 pm to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
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Did it once in West Virginia on a white water trip. Was awesome, more fun than rafting imo
Did your trip include being raped by some back country moonshiners?
Posted on 2/17/18 at 7:39 pm to RandySavage
You gonna get rekt
Posted on 2/17/18 at 7:43 pm to RandySavage
I boulder two to three times a week at Uptown Climbing gym in BTR.
Below are great grip trainers.
Grip trainers
Below are great grip trainers.
Grip trainers
Posted on 2/17/18 at 7:45 pm to LCA131
Yes it did. We were all raped repeatedly. I thought it was just a given that’s what happens on vacations to West Virginia.
Posted on 2/17/18 at 7:46 pm to HollyWoodCole
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at Uptown Climbing gym in BTR.
There’s an “uptown” in this shithole?
Posted on 2/17/18 at 7:48 pm to RandySavage
As your technique improves you wont need as much brute force. Its a finesse sport.
As for your specific question, google Campus Board.
As for your specific question, google Campus Board.
Posted on 2/17/18 at 7:49 pm to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
I don't make the rules here
Posted on 2/17/18 at 8:44 pm to RandySavage
been climbing off and on for about 15 years. Recently back on after a few years of mostly off.
biggest thing is to climb climb climb. Watch better climbers, see what they are doing. Watch the ladies, they usually can't over power stuff so they climb it prettier. Read a book or two about basic technique. Half the battle is at least knowing conceptually what you should be doing in a corner, on a slab, crack, steep, etc.
A few things most beginners do that are easy to fix:
- use your legs as much as possible. Don't climb squared up to the wall. use body rotation and get your hips against the wall. If it feels like you're doing a bunch of pull-ups you're doing it wrong. (exceptions apply)
- stop over-gripping. You don't need to squeeze the shite out of every hold, just enough to not fall over.
- some (many) days need to be about something other than trying to climb the hardest thing you can right out of the gate. Doing that too often is a good way to pump out quickly and not get much of a work out in. You wouldn't max your bench or run a marathon 3x/week.
- 7 minute abs. Your core is key, especially if you want to climb harder.
When you start feeling over confident, head outside. You'll quickly be humbled as you realize that gym grades are bullshite and the holds aren't brightly colored
biggest thing is to climb climb climb. Watch better climbers, see what they are doing. Watch the ladies, they usually can't over power stuff so they climb it prettier. Read a book or two about basic technique. Half the battle is at least knowing conceptually what you should be doing in a corner, on a slab, crack, steep, etc.
A few things most beginners do that are easy to fix:
- use your legs as much as possible. Don't climb squared up to the wall. use body rotation and get your hips against the wall. If it feels like you're doing a bunch of pull-ups you're doing it wrong. (exceptions apply)
- stop over-gripping. You don't need to squeeze the shite out of every hold, just enough to not fall over.
- some (many) days need to be about something other than trying to climb the hardest thing you can right out of the gate. Doing that too often is a good way to pump out quickly and not get much of a work out in. You wouldn't max your bench or run a marathon 3x/week.
- 7 minute abs. Your core is key, especially if you want to climb harder.
When you start feeling over confident, head outside. You'll quickly be humbled as you realize that gym grades are bullshite and the holds aren't brightly colored
Posted on 2/17/18 at 9:07 pm to LCA131
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Did your trip include being raped by some back country moonshiners?
That was in Georgia.
Posted on 2/17/18 at 9:46 pm to RandySavage
I used to climb frequently. It’s a great workout. I use a Metolius hangboard for pull-ups and grip strength.
LINK
LINK
Posted on 2/17/18 at 10:15 pm to RandySavage
I have been climbing for 30+ years. Everything from East Coast boulder fields to Yo Valley big walls. I have never been in a climbing gym except for my own. I came from a pure trad mindset and have done very little sport climbing, if climbing had an OT gym and sport would not be for baws. But living in lower Louisiana gyms are the main option unless you spend every weekend on the road.
A particular route can be very technique oriented (crimping flakes while edging dimes) or it can be very power to weight oriented (cranking on a 135 deg roof). So you don't have to be He-Man for most climbs.
In general the best climbers will have very low body fat, fairly strong with hands that can turn carbon into diamonds and be VERY flexible. The best climbers I ever knew spent tons of time in yoga and stretching, with maybe some basic core work and they ALWAYS had a black Gripmaster close by (in the car, at work, everywhere). Beyond that is as much climbing as possible.
The technique requires lots of work. YOu need to watch better climbers and often study video, Red Bull TV has a lot of climbing that gives you ideas from the best in the world. As technique increases the need for strength goes down.
In the end just climb as much as possible and find ways to actually get on real rock, while for many the gym is the end it really is nothing like climbing, its the difference between jerkin' off and getting ridden by an OT 10 and a couple of her OT 9 friends.
A particular route can be very technique oriented (crimping flakes while edging dimes) or it can be very power to weight oriented (cranking on a 135 deg roof). So you don't have to be He-Man for most climbs.
In general the best climbers will have very low body fat, fairly strong with hands that can turn carbon into diamonds and be VERY flexible. The best climbers I ever knew spent tons of time in yoga and stretching, with maybe some basic core work and they ALWAYS had a black Gripmaster close by (in the car, at work, everywhere). Beyond that is as much climbing as possible.
The technique requires lots of work. YOu need to watch better climbers and often study video, Red Bull TV has a lot of climbing that gives you ideas from the best in the world. As technique increases the need for strength goes down.
In the end just climb as much as possible and find ways to actually get on real rock, while for many the gym is the end it really is nothing like climbing, its the difference between jerkin' off and getting ridden by an OT 10 and a couple of her OT 9 friends.
Posted on 2/17/18 at 10:50 pm to RandySavage
If you have a desk job, then find a grip tool to squeeze non-stop.
My older brother is a professional rock climber, and he always says that helps grip strength build up the fastest.
Good luck
My older brother is a professional rock climber, and he always says that helps grip strength build up the fastest.
Good luck
Posted on 2/17/18 at 11:06 pm to Obtuse1
There was no sport before trad so I accept your claims.
OP can get strong without gyms or big walls.
Pull-ups, dips, donut grip trainers, bench max every now and again.
Erase your figerprints on real rock or gym bouldering but learning true mountaineering skills like rope tying (knots), belay, asecending will suit your strengths better than the online heroes like us.
OP can get strong without gyms or big walls.
Pull-ups, dips, donut grip trainers, bench max every now and again.
Erase your figerprints on real rock or gym bouldering but learning true mountaineering skills like rope tying (knots), belay, asecending will suit your strengths better than the online heroes like us.
Posted on 2/17/18 at 11:12 pm to HollyWoodCole
What’s the best grip strengthening tool? I’ve seen lots out there but never know which one to get or what tension level to start at
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