Quick Climbing Moves to Learn
Containing a good climbing arsenal is beneficial for ones climbing experience to solve challenges a climber would encounter on climbing routes. Some of the below moves might assist you in complimenting your climbing techniques.
Lay-backing
This is when you lean off the side of a flake /crack
and push your feet against the other side. They are very efficient as your feet
do most of the work while your hands are straightened out .It is advised to
keep heels low to maximize amount of rubber against the rock.
Back
step
Instead of stepping on a hold with the big
toe, you turn your hip to the side and step with the little toe side of the
shoe. Back stepping helps get the hip close to the wall to ease the process of
arm straightening and energy saving.
Stemming
When one pushes against two opposing surfaces,
thus is known as stemming. This can be illuminated by a chimney scenario or any
walls that may have protruding features .This entails a collaborative use of
hands and the feet, which is an efficient way to climb.
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