Rock Climbing

Today I will be looking at the sport of rock climbing and finding two exercises to improve your climbs.

The two exercises that I will be talking about are pull-ups (of course, not surprise there) and the second one is shoulder tapes. 1. Pull-ups: This exercise increases endurance and kickoff strength. The main muscles worked are latissimus dorsi, rhomboids, posterior Delta and biceps. These will also work your grip strength. This is a great exercise however if you are only learning to climb this is not a priority. Learn the techniques first.

2. The plank shoulder taps: These are great for working your core muscles. There are so many reasons for climbers to have a strong core (body tension , toeing in on overhangs, keeping your feet on, moving efficiently. This exercise works on stability, this is key as it keeps use in control whole moving up the rock.

To see these exercises being done head over to my Instagram @AkSportySeven.