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benny
May 28, 2004, 3:49 AM
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I've been climbing now for about 2 months, my sister got me into the sport but the closest gym is about an hour away and we can only climb on the weekends. I'm looking for some workouts that i can do to keep in shape for climbing when i cant get to the gym. Any helpfull advice would be greatly appericated.
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nextascent
May 28, 2004, 3:55 AM
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There is a lot of good info on here about what to work on (usually first suggestion is to climb and climb more). Think you'll get a lot of great info on strengthening but keep flexibility in mind. Yoga is great for learning breathing and flexibility but if that freaks you out...just stretch every morning when you wake up to improve your flexibility. I'll let the experts tell ya about what key moves will help with strength.
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surflizard
May 28, 2004, 4:17 AM
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I'm fairly new to climbing, but my basic workout is simply get up in the morning and stretch, some pushups and sit ups then a swim. Seems to work, then on days i know i'm climbing i just stretch.
Plus remember to give your body time to rest in between climbing days, cause that is when your body repairs itself and grows.
Plus good food.
O.k i'm done
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fenix83
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May 28, 2004, 6:35 AM
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I'm not the first one, and wont be the last one to tell you, that at your level, the best training for climbing, is climbing as much as you safely can.
Other than that, check out
http://www.trainingforclimbing.com/ and
http://www.planetfear.com/.../articles/index.html
both are great sites with a lot of information.
A quick search will probably bring up all kinds of routines people have posted here, and there is also a bunch of books you can get; like John Longs' How to Rock Climb which will help your technique as well as your strength.
Just remember to be very careful to avoid injury, I am currently nursing a hand injury, and I am sure this time off will hurt my climbing ability a lot more than the training would have helped.
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wyattearp
May 28, 2004, 8:38 AM
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BUILD A WOODIE!!!!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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climbersoze
May 28, 2004, 2:46 PM
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from another post:
In reply to: some really good replies... talking about core strength - check.... talking about training on an overhang a few grades lower - check... some ideas for training: 1) lay on your back and do pullups off a weight bench or table or go to the gym and wear yourself out on a rowing machine 2) carry everything with your fingertips (builds tendon/forearm strength) 3) spend the 20 bucks and get some dumbells and do forearm curls 4) campus a LOT 5) rope climbing is actually a great workout for your arms and tendons too (don't use your feet)
I also campus in the stairwell at my apt. complex... I go up the flights from underneath (the steps are open)
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fenix83
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May 28, 2004, 3:03 PM
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A lot of people have suggested campusing. Its a great way to increase your strength, but it can wreack havoc on your tendons so be careful with it. I would suggest getting a training board instead, Metolius has the Simulator, or the Rock Rings, and there are a bunch of others out there.
Check out the Gear Section for more on those
http://www.rockclimbing.com/gear/index.php?c=83
Stay safe, climb hard
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simianboy
May 28, 2004, 4:38 PM
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Don't campus or you will end up getting injured or getting strong arms but bad technique.
If you climb once a week now, you will still improve steadily. Learn from your sister's climbing (girls and climbers with weak arms usually learn good technique faster).
If you want to get fit for climbing, flexibility and leg strength are probably good areas to work on for now.
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yezad
May 28, 2004, 4:53 PM
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as has been stated before, the best way to train for climbing is by climbing. Now if getting to the gym isn't always easy, find some natural rock closer to where you live and boulder. It's the best of both worlds, not only will you get used to pulling on real rock, but bouldering is the best workout a climber can get. Later on, when you get more experienced, and if the resources are available get some people who can show you how to TR some real outdoor routes. But boulder as much as you can. Boulder everything you can get your hands on. You'll find yourself improving in no time.
peace
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gottarock
May 28, 2004, 5:24 PM
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pullups. then some more pullups...
narrow, medium and wide.
do as many as you can. take a 1 min. break. do another set.
work up to 6 sets of 15.
Nextaccent's comment regarding yoga is right on. there is a thread
(or two) in here regarding yoga for climbers. find it! excellent for your flexibility.
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fenix83
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May 28, 2004, 5:47 PM
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I'd recommend three minute breaks between failure sets. There is a routine on one of the sites I posted aboe, I'm pretty sure it's in training for climbing, which will help you increase raw power with a 10 week hypergravity pullup scheme.
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nextascent
May 28, 2004, 7:16 PM
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:cry: Pull ups? Omg...I wish!
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fenix83
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May 28, 2004, 7:21 PM
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In reply to: :cry: Pull ups? Omg...I wish! |
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dynoguy
May 28, 2004, 7:24 PM
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get a hanger board and/or build a woody if you have the space and $.
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iclimblilrocks
May 29, 2004, 4:03 AM
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if your poor like me. u have a good tree in your yard??? if so go climb it in every possible way,
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areyoumydude
May 29, 2004, 8:28 PM
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Do dips.
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craghag
May 30, 2004, 2:18 AM
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Strength training programs for technical rock climbers can be found at http://members.aol.com/ksbodyshop2/climb.html
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merock
May 30, 2004, 2:52 AM
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In reply to: if your poor like me. u have a good tree in your yard??? if so go climb it in every possible way,
you should change your name to iclimbliltrees
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fenix83
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Jun 7, 2004, 8:18 PM
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To everyone who has PMed me about the routine:
I have been really busy with finals and work, but I promise I will get back to each one of you this week, I am really sorry it took me so long! :oops:
-F
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