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cadster
Jul 14, 2009, 7:47 AM
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whats the best exercises to do with weights to get strength in climbing? not to much access to a wall but go every other week. but want to build up body to climb longer. thx
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fresh
Jul 14, 2009, 4:38 PM
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lockoffs, frenchies, levers (or some adaption), planches, rows, finger curls, wrist curls, situps.
of course, you shouldn't actually expect to become a better climber from doing any of these exercises. but if you don't have many options, you might suffer a shorter learning curve by being more fit.
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fluxus
Jul 15, 2009, 6:01 PM
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cadster
Jul 15, 2009, 9:53 PM
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great stuff thx for the last one i like it...lol!! |
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pfwein
Jul 15, 2009, 10:20 PM
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fluxus wrote: 2) Also work on core strength, not just the abs and hip flexors but the entire core through flexion, extension, twisting and lateral flexion to both sides. 3) Work on flexibility but more importantly active range of motion, specifically in the hips, this seems to be a common shot coming of climbers at all levels.
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bill413
Jul 16, 2009, 12:23 PM
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pfwein wrote: How about a examples of actual exercises to do said work? Thanks.
fluxus wrote: Oh yea, don't forget pole dancing and heavy drinking. |
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