Just started climbing and struggling with these? 👇 🔹 Feet slipping, hands feeling weak 🔹 Arms burning out after 10 seconds on the wall 🔹 Wanting to dyno but always just missing it… Don’t worry! The real climbing barrier isn’t strength—it’s technique + efficiency. ⸻ Skill 1: Footwork 🎯 Precision foot placement = climbing efficiency unlocked! Good footwork means you climb with your feet pushing, not just hands pulling—making it way easier. • Quiet Feet Practice placing each foot softly and silently, improving precision and stability. • Toe Placement Use your shoe’s toe to hit tiny holds or tight spots with more control. • Edging & Smearing Edging: Use the inside or outside shoe edge to grip holds. Smearing: Press your whole sole against the wall for friction on slabs or slick surfaces. 💡 Tip: Save energy by training your feet first—climbing is about standing up, not just pulling yourself. ⸻ Skill 2: Body Positioning 📏 Stability = staying close to the wall, so you can reach farther and hang longer. • Hip Engagement Keep your hips close to the wall to reduce arm strain and save energy. • Backstep Turn one foot inward and step back, naturally pressing your hips to the wall and extending your reach. • Flagging When off-balance, kick the other leg out to counterweight and regain stability. 💡 Tip: Climbing moves may look flashy, but they’re really about small moves with big smarts. ⸻ Skill 3: Movement Efficiency ⚡️ Use less energy, climb longer and steadier. • Straight Arms Keep your arms straight and locked to hang on bones, not muscles. • Core Engagement Activate your core for balance, especially during traverses, overhangs, or tiny footholds. • Dyno A powerful, dynamic jump needing perfect timing—a milestone for intermediate climbers. 💡 Tip: Climbing isn’t about arm strength—it’s about energy management. ⸻ Skill 4: Mental Game 🧘‍♀️ The more nervous you are, the easier you fall—your mindset can make or break your climb. • Visualization Mentally rehearse your moves before climbing; it boosts confidence and decisiveness. • Box Breathing Breathe in for 4 seconds, hold 4, breathe out 4, hold 4—to calm nerves and steady your breath. • Focus on the Now Don’t dwell on past slips or future fears—keep your eyes locked on the next hold. 💡 Tip: Climbing trains your brain as much as your body. Stay calm = double your success rate! ⸻ #sports #Climbing #ClimbingTips