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ROCK

THE GYM

Rock-hard muscles –

arms, shoulders, core

• and heart-racing
  thrills make indoor
  rock climbing a
  worthy workout

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Fall Intentionally Jittery? Do

some test falls early on. When

you’re roped up and on belay

(held safely by a partner on the

floor who’s got the rope), make a

few moves up the wall, and then

fall back so the rope (and your

belayer) stops you.

Focus on Your Feet Rock

climbing isn’t all upper-body work

and pulling with your hands. Look

down and not just up as you place

your feet. Stand firmly on each

placement while you scope out

your next move. Push with your

legs when possible.

Avoid the Death Grip Grab the

plastic holds with the least force

possible. Using a delicate grip

preserves your endurance and

keeps your arms from getting so

“pumped” – that is, tight and

swollen from overwork – that you

just can’t grab another hold.

Stop and Loosen Pause often to

shake out your arms (one at a

time!) to let the blood circulate and

to relieve forearm burning. The arm

you keep on the wall should stay

straight to reduce fatigue. And

while you’re at it, chalk up for a

better grip.

Source: Mark Eller, former climbing guide and

editor at Rock and Ice magazine