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gjdesormeauxii
Aug 6, 2002, 4:28 PM
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I've been climbing hard for about 6 months and have seen my tech and strength increase in leaps and bounds. My route difficulty has followed a similar pattern. But I'm getting to a plateau in my climbing because my body tension sucks. Overhangs and cielings are fine as long as I can power through them but to do it with any form of finese I need the body tension.
Does anyone have any special training tech's that will help. Bouldering is helping a bit but looking for any other idea's.
PS- Not to steal anyones thunder but speed in accomplishing this goal is not a factor, fast or slow, I'm just looking to improve.
James
[ This Message was edited by: gjdesormeauxii on 2002-08-06 09:29 ]
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pushfurther
Aug 6, 2002, 6:52 PM
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want body tension? get core strength..strong abs and a strong back will get you the tension you need.
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overlord
Aug 6, 2002, 7:05 PM
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it costs about a lot of excersize oh, try focusing on your legs.
CLIMB ON
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spank_spank
Aug 7, 2002, 12:23 PM
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I heard its on sale at REI.
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gjdesormeauxii
Aug 7, 2002, 2:34 PM
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Thanks Spank_spank,
Do you think I can get a discount if I buy it in bulk?
James
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spank_spank
Aug 7, 2002, 2:39 PM
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Yep, and don't forget to use your REI Card for that extra discount.
Seriously work your abs ALOT. Not just upper abs either.
Also find a 45 degree angle wall sit start make one hand move and cut your feet (control you swing with your abs), put feet back on, make another hand move cut your feet. Repeat. Do for one minute with a three minute break. 5 sets.
Use good hand holds to start.
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gjdesormeauxii
Aug 7, 2002, 4:20 PM
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That's a methode I've never heard or or tried. Thanks for the advice Spank, I'll give it a try at the gym and see how it works out.
James
I got to learn to spell.
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barney_89012
Aug 10, 2002, 8:12 AM
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i work abs, and work on body tension boulder problems.
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need_for_climbing
Aug 10, 2002, 6:45 PM
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I have a united abs heehee .Try doing laps in your local gym but climb up and down in a static way.Do about 10 climbs, Up and down consider 1 climb. but all static no dymanic lunge at all . And use technique alot to maximise the tension training
Rock On
chris
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gunkjunkie
Aug 10, 2002, 6:55 PM
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Hi-
Try working out using a roman chair doing back extensions, side extensions and crunches. Doing leg raises and crunches on slant board will help out too.
Hope that helps.
Deirdre
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