As climbing grows in popularity, there’s more and more information available and it can be overwhelming to figure out which voices to listen to. Should I focus on finger strength, stretching, jumping grades, campusing, endurance, power, volume, the list goes on.
Below is a consolidated list of exercises to target both agonists and antagonists to keep you on the wall. It’s been abbreviated for a reason; the best exercises are the ones you’ll do. Focusing on too much at one time leads to burn out and cutting corners. This is a great place to start for injury prevention or recovery!
Begin with 2 rounds of 8-12 repetitions each, increasing to 3 rounds of each exercise after 2-4 weeks. Increase resistance as form allows.
If you or a fellow climber are experiencing pain hindering you from climbing, we would love to work with you! Our team of clinicians at ProMotion is trained to work with climbers of all backgrounds and abilities. We aim to keep you moving and physically active by continuing to engage in the activities that bring you joy.
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