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ChillBroBaggins
Oct 29, 2012, 4:54 AM
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First main post, I don't know if this should go under Noob Questions or not, but thought it would be pretty suitable for here.
How can I climb with more legs on overhangs?
I don't know if there is a trick to this or not, but I can't last on overhangs because my arms always get too tired. I can climb like 15 overhang routes in a day-session, but then I'm wiped. Am I doing something wrong? Or should I just continue to build muscle?
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doogievlg
Oct 29, 2012, 5:51 AM
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Are your legs swinging out alot? Work out your core to help keep your feet on the rock and it will help you use your feet a lot more.
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ChillBroBaggins
Oct 29, 2012, 6:12 AM
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Not really, they just feel like they're not a big help when it comes to staying on the wall. You know? I can definitely feel it in my core the next day if I'm doing overhangs, so I'll probably do some core workouts. Thanks for the reply!
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saint_john
Oct 29, 2012, 7:35 PM
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ChillBroBaggins wrote: First main post, I don't know if this should go under Noob Questions or not, but thought it would be pretty suitable for here. How can I climb with more legs on overhangs? I don't know if there is a trick to this or not, but I can't last on overhangs because my arms always get too tired. I can climb like 15 overhang routes in a day-session, but then I'm wiped. Am I doing something wrong? Or should I just continue to build muscle?
"ChillBroBaggins"
Nice dude.
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ChillBroBaggins
Oct 29, 2012, 7:45 PM
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Haha, I got all excited that I was getting more helpful hints, but whatever.  Thanks man!
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shockabuku
Oct 30, 2012, 2:33 AM
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"How can I climb with more legs...?"
That question just begs a smart-ass answer.
But, since I've used up my smartassness tonight - in general, keep your hips higher/closer to the wall which forces more weight onto your feet. As you noticed it's mostly core strength that does this.
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ChillBroBaggins
Oct 30, 2012, 2:50 PM
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Well, what I meant was how can I rely on my legs more, like positioning, angles, which footholds I should choose, etc. But yeah, I understand what you mean. So higher hips should help? Thanks!
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granite_grrl
Oct 30, 2012, 3:46 PM
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There's a technique to climbing steeper rock (or in your case, plastic). Yes, you need to "keep your hips closer to the wall", but how?
Climbing overhangs efficiently involves a lot of twisting and turning your body. You keep your hips in by doing things like backteps and dropknees. I do a lot of rotating with my shoulders. Foot positioning is key.
The specific techniques that I'm talking about are probably confusing too. Best to have someone in real life help you out and watch other climbers. Also, get a copy of the Self Coached Climber which will explain some of these techniques for you.
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ChillBroBaggins
Oct 30, 2012, 4:55 PM
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Awesome! I will start asking around at my local gym for pointers, I don't really mind asking people for help, so that'll be a good way to get some knowledge. I haven't recently done a whole lot of watching the technique of other climbers, because when I'm at the gym I want to be on the wall a lot! I'll take some time when I go next to really "study" what they're doing. Thanks for the reply! It was really helpful.
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brooklynclimber
Nov 1, 2012, 2:31 AM
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I'm a bit of a novice as well. The Self Coached Climber has been a big help, as has watching other climbers both in person and online. What is perhaps the most striking thing I've learned is that good climbers are slow and deliberate in the way they place their hands and their feet.
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csproul
Nov 6, 2012, 8:39 PM
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brooklynclimber wrote: I'm a bit of a novice as well. The Self Coached Climber has been a big help, as has watching other climbers both in person and online. What is perhaps the most striking thing I've learned is that good climbers are slow and deliberate in the way they place their hands and their feet.
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brooklynclimber
Nov 8, 2012, 1:08 PM
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csproul wrote: brooklynclimber wrote: I'm a bit of a novice as well. The Self Coached Climber has been a big help, as has watching other climbers both in person and online. What is perhaps the most striking thing I've learned is that good climbers are slow and deliberate in the way they place their hands and their feet.Well, you have half of that right. Deliberate, yes. Slow...not necessarily.
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kennoyce
Nov 8, 2012, 3:43 PM
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brooklynclimber wrote: csproul wrote: brooklynclimber wrote: I'm a bit of a novice as well. The Self Coached Climber has been a big help, as has watching other climbers both in person and online. What is perhaps the most striking thing I've learned is that good climbers are slow and deliberate in the way they place their hands and their feet.Well, you have half of that right. Deliberate, yes. Slow...not necessarily. Perhaps unhurried is a better word
Nope, still not a better word. If you're chasing the pump you want to hurry as much as possible while still being deliberate.
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