Basic Climbing Techniques

Basic Climbing Techniques

Starting in climbing may feel so difficult that some Beginners may think that they are too weak, small or heavy to succeed. This is because they incorrectly assume that climbing is about being strong. The reality is that climbing well requires knowledge of the body and precise movement, not brute force. Mastering the basic techniques of climbing will help you improve your performance, regardless of the level of physical condition of departure.

High Steps

Beginners often focus too much attention on moving their hands while ignoring their feet. As when climbing a ladder, the feet support most of the body weight when climbing on rock. Move your hands frequently, leaving your feet too low, tiring your arms and restricting mobility. Concentrate on being in constant movement and having your feet high enough to support the weight of the body. When you move up, think about standing with your legs instead of going up with your arms. The high steps will allow you to remove weight from your hands and increase your reach.

Shake

Climbing can be exhausting for the forearms, especially in the toughest climbs. You will need to "shake yourself" to fight against the lactic acid pump that robs a climber of strength and endurance. Find a position on the wall where your feet rest on your weight. While holding one arm in a hole, release the other arm and leave it by your side. Turn the wrist quickly for several seconds. When you feel that you restored strength, change hands and repeat it. Search your routes rest positions where you can shake before continuing.

Steps back

Usually, the standing position of a climber will be "standing like a frog" on the inside edge of the foot (ie, the big toe) is closer to the wall if you are on a point of support. This position is comfortable and often adequate for the movement required. Sometimes, however, a climber can gain mobility and balance by turning the foot with a "step back" so that the outer edge, or little toe, is closest to the wall. The steps back change the weight of a climber to one side of the body, freeing the other party to move. Experiment on your own to see where and when this technique works best with you.

Cross tension

Cross tension is the result of the uniform distribution of weight on the left and right sides of a climber's body. You will want to keep it because otherwise you will wobble like the "door of a stable", or you will separate from the wall like a door that opens. Keep your weight in opposite feet and hands when you move. For example, if you want to move the right hand, pull with the left hand and press with the right foot to make the reach.

Video Tutorial: Climbing Technique For Beginners - Episode 1- Foot Placement.

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