J-WRAP/J-HOOK ROPE CLIMB | How-To, Tips, and Mistakes

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I love rope climbing. It's an activity that I'll go out of my way to program because I enjoy the challenge and process of them so much.
Low-key...I think this stems from me never being able to do them in grade school gym class and now that I can do them...all I want to do is practice my climbing.
In this rope climb video, Eric Hinman and I share some tips on J-Hook or J-Wrap rope climbing.
0:00 Rope Climb Intro
0:16 How-To J-Wrap/J-Hook Climb (Ascent)
2:45 Timing the Feet
4:43 How-To Descend Efficiently
6:07 Quick Grip Building Tip
6:57 Avoid This Mistake
7:45 Final Remarks
There are countless ways to approach rope climbing and how to build your strength to do so.
Do note, this video is only covering one take on approaching the j-wrap/j-hook rope climbing style.
Hopefully, you're able to take something away from this video and if you have additional questions - feel to drop a comment below or reach out to me personally via Instagram (@jake_boly or @that_fit_friend).
#ropeclimbing #ropeclimb #gripstrength #climbing
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[@andresamell9367]

this is useful, the J- Hook is always tricky and being able to add speed in the climbs have always been a struggle. nice collab with Eric! great job, Jake!

[@thatfitfriend]

Thanks, Brody!

[@hrrrrrrr2084]

thanks for the advice! eric is a good teacher too

[@thatfitfriend]

Thanks for checking it out! That he is 💪

[@krakatoasundra]

Really great video!!

[@thatfitfriend]

Thank you!

[@stef7321]

Hey, it would be awesome to get a view of what your training week looks like? Looks like you do a variety of training, willing to bet your diet is on point because you’re lean and stacked, brother. Again, love your content

[@thatfitfriend]

I have a Day In the Life + Training Breakdown coming this week, per your request, actually!

[@stef7321]

@@thatfitfriend awesome, looking forward to it, thanks! Will bring my notepad

[@winter9597]

Good video, I'm trying to get the J-hook down and having some issues getting the initial foot positioning. I have the S-wrap down but it seems to burn my thigh on the descent, maybe I'm going too fast. I guess I have to just practice the foot positioning for the J-hook a bit more. It seems faster and better for the descent, but some people recommend the S-wrap more because it's more secure I guess.

[@thatfitfriend]

Yeah! It takes a ton of practice to really get the timing down and how much pressure to place on the rope coming down/how to be efficient going up. Reps on reps, friend!
Happy training 🤝

[@allanbanuelos]

Nice video Jake !! Taking notes btw Erich is wearing flux hi tops right ? are you interested in reviewing them ? They look good IMO

[@thatfitfriend]

Thank you and yes he is! I have a pair in the queue for review 💪