Mobility vs Flexibility for Rock Climbers (What Actually Matters on the Wall)
Most climbers treat mobility and flexibility as interchangeable. They’re not. The distinction becomes obvious the moment you try to use...
Why Your Feet Slip on Good Holds (Try This Simple Test)
You place your foot carefully on a hold. It feels solid, you trust it, and you begin to move. Then, without warning, it slips.
Most cl...
Why Your Hips Feel Stuck on the Wall (Try This Simple Test)
A lot of climbers talk about having “tight hips”, but it’s often unclear what that actually means in practice. It usually shows up in s...
3 Ways To Improve Your Crimp Strength
Crimps are often met with fear or complete refusal to attempt them. The reason comes down to either - fear of getting injured, or just ...
Why your Toe Hooks Fail (It’s not JUST technique)
As you progress through your climbing journey you will invariably come across toe-hooks. Initially you may find that the beta forces yo...