Climbing technique

There are many climbing techniques that can be learned and leverage to improve your climbing performance. Here are 22 techniques with a brief explanation of what it is, when to do it and how to do it. Contents hide 1 1. Use your toes 2 2. Flagging 3 3. Drop knee/Back Step 4 4. Palming ... Read more

You’ve surely heard this once (if not a thousand times) before: Climbing is all about your feet.

New to climbing? Our beginner's guide to climbing moves, holds, & technique provides the information you need to improve today.

There is little in climbing as important as rock climbing knots. They are, after all, what keeps you tied to the rope, which ensures you stay alive if you fall, and gives you the confidence to venture off into the vertical. But there are so many different types of knots - how are you supposed to know which ones are the most useful, and in what type of situation? Which knot is best for sport climbing, traditional climbing, building a belay of traditional gear, or simply for tethering yourself…

The way you move through a climb is dependent on the type of holds that you have available. If you have a side-pull or an undercling, you need to make moves that will position yourself in a strong position to leverage those climbs. Because of this, it’s important to understand the main types of handholds

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By climbing with proper technique and having an intrinsic awareness of you movement patterns, you can begin to prevent the most common injuries. This will help to increase your climbing efficiency and boost performance.

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