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11 August 2008 09:00

How do I warm up to start climbing?

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By Anonymous

Before you climb or scramble it’s a good idea to warm up properly. Here are two stretches to get you started. They are taken from the book ‘Stretching’ by Bob Anderson, illustrated by Jean Anderson, pb Shelter Publications.

1 Hold right elbow with left hand, then gently pull elbow behind head until an easy tension-stretch is felt. Hold for 10-15 seconds. Do not overstretch. Repeat for other side.

2 Interlace your fingers above your head. With your palms facing upward, push your arms slightly back and up. Feel the stretch in arms, shoulders and upper back. Hold stretch for 15 seconds. Do not hold your breath. This stretch is good to do anywhere, any time.

>> For more information check out www.stretching.com

 

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humail

humail says

RE: How do I warm up to start climbing?

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06 May 2011 09:07

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RE: How do I warm up to start climbing?

Stretching and hiking are good ways for rock climbers to warm up before a climbing...

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28 July 2010 09:01

robinjsmith

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robinjsmith says

Re: How do I warm up to start climbing?

termpaperstop said:

We always done hangboard workouts after a 45 min-1hr yoga session.


 

I guess you don't climb outside? Never noticed anyone doing yoga at Stanage

14 April 2010 13:25

termpaperstop

termpaperstop says

RE: How do I warm up to start climbing?

We always done hangboard workouts after a 45 min-1hr yoga session. It's always felt like yoga gets the blood flowing through Our whole body, including arms, and Then We feel much more warmed up .....


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14 April 2010 07:55

Andy Say

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Andy Say says

Re: How do I warm up to start climbing?

A good brisk walk-in will act as a general warm-up and pulse raiser.  Work a bit on mobility of major joints (hips and shoulders especially) for easier routes; they will tend not to place too much stress on the body.  If the climb is harder think about the major stress points involved and warm up and mobilise fingers and forearms especially (finger damage is very common amongst climbers) with some stretching.  Try some easy bouldering before launching on to a hard route or even a couple of easy warm-up routes.

Basically aerobic activity / loosen joints / stretch soft tissues; for routes that will not stress the body too much you don't need to go mad, for harder routes the better you warm-up the better you will climb and the less damage you will do.

Unless you fall off.........  

21 August 2008 09:15

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