3 Lesser-known Footwork Techniques!
Most of the footwork techniques we see on YouTube and read on blogs are about slow and precise movements, like ‘silent feet’, foot traversing, weight transfer etc. These are really helpful of course and we’ve released a bunch of videos…
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Climbing Warm Up (Super Quick)
Warm-ups are essential for good performance but they can be a bit…. boring. The solution to this is NOT to skip the warm-up and jump straight on the wall (we know some of you do!) but to make it quick…
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Rock Climbing Vocab: Handholds
Learn the different types of handhold moves in rock climbing. #shorts #rockclimb #rockclimber #rockclimbingA jug is a nice deep hole that you can Wrap your fingers into a crimp is Typically a tiny hole side pole this is When you…
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10 Handhold Techniques in Rock Climbing
On this episode of Mountain Syllabus, Miss Lewis talks about types of handholds and techniques. Each climber may use a different technique on any given hold, so it’s fun to know how to identify them. Learn these 10 terms: jug,…
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Don’t Get Hurt Rock Climbing. Learn This Easy Checklist.
Rock climbing is a dangerous activity. Learn how to protect yourself and others from accidents. —————————————————— For more mountain sports educational videos that are commercial quality and family friendly, consider subscribing. CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 0:20 Head 1:00 Human 1:39 Harness…
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3 Need to Know Exercises
Climbing places a huge demand on the shoulders, so it is not surprising that climbers often complain of pain or pick up injuries. One of the best ways to prevent this is by strengthening the shoulder so it can cope…
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Putting on a Rock Climbing Harness and Using it Correctly
On this episode of Mountain Syllabus, Miss Lewis teaches the basics of a rock climbing harness: how to put it on correctly and the different parts of it. —————————————————— For more mountain sports educational videos that are commercial quality and…
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The Best Exercises For Climbing
In part 3 of the plan writing series we are zooming in from the big picture and talking about how to pick the right sessions and exercises that will go into your training plan. In the fourth and final part…
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12 Foot Placement Techniques in Rock Climbing
Footwork is the most important element in rock climbing. Stairs have a railing but you don’t pull yourself up the staircase. Ladders have rungs but you don’t do a series of pull-ups to reach the top. Climbing is the same.…
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The Beginner Hangboard Routine Even Pros Use
THE hangboard routine you should know! 👉In our latest YouTube video we have coach @ollietorr here to show us a really simple hangboarding session that every rock climber should know. It’s so simple and effective because it is self-regulated based…
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