| Whether people believe it or not, climbing is a | | | | There are many different exercises that will help train |
| strenuous activity. In fact, that is why so many | | | | for climbing. Some of those are bench presses, free |
| people do it when on their holidays! Many people feel | | | | lifts, pull-ups, and wrist curls. For a great way to build |
| that pushing themselves to the edge is a huge thrill; | | | | up strength is by doing static hangs, and for the |
| however, if you've trained yourself it is not a thrill it is | | | | forearms doing wrist rotations are a great exercise. |
| in fact a bodily punishment! | | | | For the chest muscles, bench presses are |
| When climbing one accommodation you should make | | | | recommended. Another set of muscles that are very |
| for yourself, is time to stretch and warm up. In fact, | | | | important to have worked on are the oblique muscles |
| that is the most important thing because climbing | | | | as well as the deltoids, latissimus dorsi, and the |
| uses almost every muscle in your body. Using your | | | | stomach muscles. For those muscles, crunches and |
| muscles while they are tight can cause many | | | | twists while hanging from a bar will help work those |
| problems, such as cubital fossa, ligament strains, or | | | | muscles. |
| other medical problems. Any problems can arise at | | | | Another set of muscles that are essential for climbing |
| any time; however, if you stretch it will reduce the | | | | are the shoulder muscles. Shoulder muscles help |
| percentage! | | | | prevent any strain when you use your fingers, |
| When stretching, it is ideal to exercise for 10-15 | | | | forearm, or wrist for hanging. When working on your |
| minutes as well as stretching. However, you do not | | | | shoulder muscles, lateral lifts and pull-ups work great. |
| want to use a lot of energy as you will need it for | | | | Along with all the different exercises to keep your |
| the climb, but you should get your heart pumping | | | | muscles healthy, it is important to have an overall |
| faster. | | | | healthy body; especially for balance, endurance and |
| When climbing, building strength is a key factor. You | | | | flexibility! If you do not have all the equipment you |
| will need strength for numerous things such as for a | | | | need for the weight lifting, you may go down to the |
| good grip, the ability to pull yourself up will little help | | | | local gym or you may even sign up for a vacation |
| from your legs, amongst other reasons. Also, an | | | | rental agreement; where you can take home the |
| effective basic to climbing is being able to hold | | | | weights! However, how you lift weights is totally up |
| yourself with one hand for several minutes or longer. | | | | to you! |