Do you suffer from lower back pain? Try these exercises to stabilize your pelvis and increase your deep ab strength.
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Many people have tried to teach me how to do dynos. But for someone like me, who struggles with movement, my brain can’t make my body follow their directions. Then my climbing partner gave me a power spot and everything changed!
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In the past year, I learned the importance of a good spotter. Having a good relationship with your spotter can give you the confidence to try difficult moves high off the ground.
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The summers get pretty hot here in the Southwest. So what’s a climber to do when heat makes it harder for your hands to hold on and easier for your feet to slip? Sunburns and zapped energy are also part of the struggle. But you don’t have to stay indoors all summer. Here are a few tricks that I use to keep me climbing throughout the summer in the high desert heat!!
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The first time I dislocated my shoulder was in college. Little did I know then, I have a connective tissue disorder which makes it easy for me to dislocate joints. Once I started climbing, I began to dislocate both shoulders regularly and was forced to learn how to put my shoulders back in place. One day, I stumbled upon an exercise that changed my life and I haven’t dislocated a shoulder in years.
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Pistol squats are one of my favorite exercises. I’ve always found them to be fun, but they are also a great exercise that translates well to climbing. Get ready! I’m going to share four exercises that will help you develop your pistol squat!
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Usually as climbers, we concentrate on arm strength, but strong legs are just as important! Here are five exercises to improve your heel hook and toe down ability!
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Front Levers may not be fun but they are great core exercises and very useful for roof climbing. Here are five exercises that will improve your climbing and will progress you to doing a full front lever.
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The second installment on how to improve your pull power! These exercises are a bit more challenging!
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Given the Covid-19 pandemic, many people are stuck at home with just a pull-up bar. Not to worry, here are some tips for improving your pull-up!
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Three years ago, my friend asked, “do you want to go ice climbing with me?” I laughed loudly, saying, “I get cold in 75 degree weather! I would never survive in such cold temps. I’m a southerner!” For the next two years, I refused their offer. Then out of the blue, something changed.
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I HATE THE COLD. I even wear ski pants to work. Earmuffs are on my head for at least eight months out of the year. I consider anything less then 75 degrees Fahrenheit to be too cold, but I climb year round.
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Hueco Tanks is a crag that every climber should visit at least once. There’s no place like it in the country. There is a climb for literally EVERYONE. Slab, Vertical, Steep, Highball, Lowball—it’s all there! Since Hueco is so amazing, there is limited access in order to mitigate effects on local plants, petroglyphs, and wildlife. This guide will help you plan your next to trip the best bouldering spot in the country!
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I was so excited to be on the verge of completing my first v4 when I noticed a sudden pain in my right shoulder. There was no way that I was going to drop down so close to finishing, so I ignored the pain and made it to the top. My friends and I were ecstatic, but I quickly discovered that I was unable to raise my right arm!
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Many people who are new to climbing are intimidated by the extreme angle of roof climbing. But with the proper tools, anyone can become a successful roof climber!
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After the blast of the starting gun wore off, I felt more powerful than ever. I can’t remember how I placed, but I remember that it was definitely a personal best. The race transformed my diet for the rest of my life. I stopped carb loading and started eating red meat.
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Welcome to the final installment of my abs series! I hope you have enjoyed my previous posts focusing on floor work and rings. This post is going to focus on bar work and climbing exercises.
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Welcome back to my series on getting a stronger core! I am going to focus on exercises that require little to no equipment other than a surface for you to lay on. These are easy to do when you’re traveling or at home watching Netflix.
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An important part of many different sports is having a strong core. As a short climber, I often rely on having strong abs to help me reach foot holds that are far away. I’m always looking for new ab exercises, so I thought I would share some of my favorites with y’all!
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