Just did my first bouldering session and it was awesome! Hands are red raw and my energy is SAPPED! But loved every minute of it! Will definitely be back!!
@@thisisgettingold Haaha, unless this person is a beast, like two of my friends started 2ish years ago, one sends v9 and up frequently and one casually sent another v11 the other day 😂 Though it’d be really cool if this person was sending v4-v5 because like, WAY TO GO MAN, wherever you’re at!
takes looooots of practice. i recently broke my arm falling off of a problem and all ive been doing is reading routes. Try to imagine yourself on the wall and think about first where all the footholds are, unless you are campusing, if you dont have footholds, you cant get the hand holds. I think in a clockwork fashion. right hand, left hand, right foot, left foot. imagine yourself on the starting hold and work from there where the setter intended for your hands to be next, then your feet. pay attention to the types of holds too. Usually for vintro-v4 the holds are pretty straightforward and they work like a map. i suggest when starting to understand how to red routes, start with intros and make your way up. just likke a warm up, when you climb, you dont start with a v8 do you? think about the problem and do it, see if your guess was correct,analyze it, and move on. good luck!
Not only have I just learned how to become a better boulderer, but I also learned how to carry my groceries into my house from the car more efficiently. Thank you.
2:20 Tip 4.5 - Climb down at least part-way. The instantaneous forces on your joints and your back from even a controlled fall are much higher than from any other aspect of the sport and this is the most common time for injuries to occur.
@@Achilles5236where I climb it’s not technically allowed, most people climb at least part way down, but there are always some who love to just jump off - no one really cares
Our gym says to climb down. At first I found it difficult, but I use hand and footholds from other routes to make it easier. I hate the sensation from jumping.
On tip #3: You shouldn't rely on your skeleton like he said. Yes, you should have your arms straight, but not completely straight. If you don't engage your biceps, you'll be tearing the ligaments in your elbow. On the same note, engage your shoulders and high back to relieve ligament stress in your shoulders as well as engage your core balance.
Agree and disagree, if you never rest on these tendons/ligaments they will never thicken and when you need these positions or pass through them by accident your body wont be prepared for the stress. It reminds of people who don't do lower back exercises because they are all "too dangerous" then when they have to use their lower backs for a move/task it's too weak or their muscles are extremely unbalanced, just start easy.
@@MaccaDin I can rely on your first sentence, It sometimes hurt afterward when I lose grip on a hold because it stressed those tendons/ligaments. And because I'm a beginner and engage too much biceps while climbing, I think it may be it.
@@enricomarsili9233 from a bio med perspective how would I go about getting back into bouldering while I suffer from chronic tendonitis in my shoulder/rotator cuff. Have had it for at least a year but had symptoms for at least 4 years. I've been stretching and taking Advil but no crazy progress
Started climbing in November. I was always a very sport lazy person. But with the help of two experienced climbers (and friends), I pulled myself through the first few times. And now I am the one who is pushing them to go climbing. Also started bouldering yesterday for a bit, because Noone was there with me, to do top rope. Really enjoyed the freedom of not having a rope. Your tipps are great and you guys are fun to watch. Thanks
I did my first bouldering session this evening. Had such a good time, and obviously came straight home and searched some videos afterwards. Great tips. My girlfriend and I are wanting to go together on a frequent basis and we learnt a lot from this. Thank you!
Might be worth adding to tip #9, size isn't just about the length of the shoe. The volume of the toe-box and the fit of the heel are also very different from shoe to shoe and climber to climber. If a pro-climber uses some particular shoe, that shoe is probably great; but it might still be a terrible shoe for your foot.
Sweet! I’m a new climber and I’m loving the sport. The only thing I’ve been doing wrong is bending my arms and trying to muscle my way up the wall too much. Thanks guys!
1. use ur tosies. toes lets u pivot n reach further by tiptoeing. standing on mid sole will make ya slip 2. use ur legs. their ur biggest muscles. don't just use ur hands to push, push with ur legs! 3. climb with straight arms, u can hang like a sloth xD bent arms= fatigue 4. read ur route. take time to plan so its easier for u to figure which place to put ur hand next 5. don't use too much chalk. can lose traction 6. dnt be afraid to fall n fail! persistence is key 7. climb with many ppl, u will learn techniques from short ppl n tall ppl n static/dynamic ppl. 8. dnt need to train. just climb. 9. invest in well fitted shoes. 10. have funnnnnnnn. best climbers have a big smile on their face xD
I love tip 8. Very few people understand how important the law of specificity is when it comes to exercise. Mimicking activities with general exercises is never as good as the activity it is mimicking.
True. But there's a reason professional athletes don't just practise their sport: they work out very intentionally as it's the only way to build up extra strength/flexibility etc
I love your videos! I just started climbing 1 month ago, and I swear watching your videos makes me think smarter when I'm trying to complete a problem. Thanks for the dope content!
i am going for the first time in about 15 years tomorrow. this video really helped with my anxiety! all of these steps are good but it seems like the reason i had so much trouble the first time in my life was because I didn't follow Steps 1-3 at all
I think the best video about indoor climbing. For starters and for me, it doesn't give you only tips, it gives you faith with this song in the credits. I was climbing once, and I just wish I'll have one lucky chance to do it again.
The tip to climb with straight arms and 'hanging off your skeleton' always makes me cringe, as I see beginners taking that advice and never bending their arms! Yes, when stable and resting on a hold you should keep a straight arm (there are other situations like when deadpointing), but when moving between holds you need to keep your shoulders and supporting muscles engaged and where appropriate keep a slight bend in your arm otherwise you will get injured! I have seen this way too often in beginner climbers.
Is just better for learning to have the arms straight more than what should be useful than the contrary. In that way you will be used to have the arms straight in a more relaxing posture and then bend the arms strictly when is needed.
@@SeraphinoII To keep it simple my answer is this: only have straight arms when you are in control of your body. If you are not strong enough to hold a move in a controlled way with straight arms, it will put excessive pressure on your shoulder joints with the potential for serious injury.
I think that if you gonna do climbing longterm it's better to climb with mostly bent arms so that you don't damage the joints in your shoulders too much and not be able to do it when you are older
MorphoMouse I agree on this one!! I mean they wanted to keep it short and sweet but “hanging in your skeleton” aka in your ligaments and all the stuff is not a good thing to do. I agree with the video that you shouldn’t have fully bent arms all of the time but there are times you need to. Always depends on what you’re doing. I also would describe the arms as “long as possible without locked out elbows”.. and of course back and shoulders engaged! 🤔
just started bouldering with my best buddy who's been doing it for over a decade. the most fun i had in ages, i am now totally hooked. it's such a cool feeling to get to the top handle of a route. this was a helpful video.
you guys are awesome! I'm new to climbing and I'm loving every second of it. I can't believe it took me so long to try it out! Thanks for the great tips! Keep up the good work!!
Good tips. I might have missed or overlooked it, but another good tip is consistency. For beginners try to climb 2-3 days a week with a day rest in between to recover. Also from a physiotherapist point of view. Take 2,5-4 minutes rest between hard climbs to recover energy. Eat carbs before climbing and some in between longer sessions. Eat as fast as possible after your training (especially proteins), this helps to revover your energy and muscles and reduce muscle pain immensely the days after.
I went to my first bouldering session, yesterday. I was high up until I realized that I had to push myself off the wall and jump. I didn't like that part :)) So I practiced jumping, I didn't go high. I also moved sideways, instead of going up. I need to be more flexible, and work on my upper strength.
I started going bouldering regularly just before lockdown and has been the only thing keeping me sane during all of Covid!! I would recommend anyone to give it a go as it's a very social and fun exercise. Within the short time too my physical appearance has drastically improved, I feel stronger and more agile. I go three times a week and considering I don't worry about what I eat or drink my body has become lean and I've lost a significant amount of body fat. Great place to meet new people too? My tip would be to look after your hands, moisturise and file down your callouses. And buy tape! Happy climbing. :)
Eli Elfassy i love climbing and i want to get into martial arts. any suggestions for a mostly newbie (did Tae Kwan Do as a little kid but stopped at age 7)?
@@kaimcguire5086 Main thing is to select a good teacher. I love Karate because it has a lot of things in it. But the main thing is a good teacher and great partners to train with. You have to understand your goals for training so you can direct yourself better.
@@mckay7355 And what is the real world? Fighting? Empty hand? With weapon? Without? 90% of the time I am working or with my family...There is much more than just fighting in a martial art.
Eli Elfassy I don’t have the energy to give a fuck about your snarky ass reply. Just giving my 2 cents like you originally asked. Good luck with your cheesy karate at the strip mall maybe you’ll be able to karate chop a piece of wood to protect your family.
please do one of these for various levels of climbing. intermediates, advanced, that sort of thing. This video is great for those that are just starting out, but I didn't learn anything new from this. I've been climbing consistently for 3 months, and climb at a V3-4 level. I know how to do a lot of technical moves like toe/heel hooks, drop knees, flags, and using my hips, so a video on those things also might not be very helpful (unless you did a deep dive on the intricacies of the moves). So a video that addressed intermediate climbers but isn't an overview of technical moves would be super helpful.
I've been climbing for a little under 3 years, mostly bouldering but started with lots of top rope and sport climbing. Like the tips above I agree one of the most important things you can help boost your growth are shoes. I'm wearing shoes that are about -1.5 my shoe size, and it's nothing. It hurt, a lot. But now climbing V7s and 8s, I can see how far they've got me. Also, starting climbing I would recommend training your grip strength before fingers. I target fingers because they can handle it, yours cannot. Your fingers need time to grow, and forcing yourself to climb crimp slopes and holds will get your injured. Great video to revisit!
Started climbing today, it makes me happy to know that I already do some of these. A question though real quick. When I was half way up the wall I was climbing I found spots where I could mainly use my legs for support and give my arms/fingers (and my lungs =P) a break while looking up and planning where to go next. Is this recommended or is it usually a bad idea?
The hang on your skeleton part is debatable? i've seen other beginner tip videoes telling me that's not good, that you should use your muscles, while also not bending too much
having your muscles engaged is one thing. And arguably one of the most important things and it helps you avoid injuries. (for example when you do Hangboard - you want to have your mucles engaged or you risk longterm injuries on your shoulder joint). but "muscling" your way around a problem is not always the solution. It doesn't make you better techinically long term and you can't always do it because you will end up with injuries and fatique. Which leads to spent less time climbing time and more time doing physio
If you really are deadset on training do basic calisthenics. They will give you some stamina at very least. Just dont go too hard compared to your climbing. Doing extra burpees never hurt anyone.
I usually dont feel the best after “10 tips for…” videos but this one was actually helpful especially for a beginner! And both of y’all’s personalities really helped😊
Thank you guys this was really helpful , I’m starting of rock climbing for the first time in college and I’m struggling . But tonight I finally got to top and I have to remember to “climb on “.
Can you guys to a falling tutorial and how to get over the fear of falling? All I've gotten was a flat "just do this" *falls*. That doesn't address that noobies are scared of falling off a 10-16ft (3-5m) wall
There's a good book called 9 out of 10 clibers make the same mistakes. In that they advise practicing falling, try dropping off in a controlled manner from a meter off the floor till you get bored of it, then a little higher till you get bored of that, then a little higher etc. etc. Make sure you don't drop badly on to an ankle or anything, as well as being an owie it'll teach you some of that fear you're trying to shed. Just work up by increments, work sensibly, then practice it on the wall going for climbs you were a bit scared of before!
I learned the same lesson doing BMX/MTB... The answer is fall off. Practice how to take a fall and it'll help a lot. Obviously, start small and use a crash pad. I honestly think I would likely be in a wheelchair now, had I not learned how to take a fall properly.
There is something simple I tell people about falling. First I rode bmx and aggressive Inlined for over 15 years every fall is different but they do have some things in common, first if your falling straight down learn how to compress yourself with the fall. So as you fall your feet hit the ground and st the same time your going to make a squatting motion that absorbs all that impact so it don’t hurt your knees and hips. Then falls you have no control over yes some times it is best to tuck and roll or if high falls try to flip your body back to normal in mid air. Falls happens in all sports it takes time to adjust to it. I was new to climb then fell a few times and I love it now lol, but keep in mind I have fallen serious heights with no ropes from other sports so I’m just ok with it. Even bouldering just be aware of your surrounding and what your falling down to. Stay safe man and when your outside please make sure to wear a helmet accidents will and do happen trust me.
1. Use toes, not midsole. Allows for pivoting and better reach, as well as stability on small holds. 2. Use legs as much as possible, largest muscles in the body. 3. Climb with straight, not bent arms. Can relax and hang off your skeleton (shopping bags analogy) 4. Read the route. Take the time to plan and visualize, instead of winging it and wasting energy. 5. Don’t use too much chalk. 6. Don’t be afraid to fail! Work on your weaknesses and improve! 7. Climb with different and various people, and learn from them! 8. Don’t bother muscle training, just climb! Best training for climbing is climbing. 9. Get properly sized climbing shoes 10. Have fun!
I’m such a sensory avoider, especially when it comes to my finger tips/palms. I would love to get into rock climbing but I’m nervous my sensory needs will get in the way 😭 seeing them with the chalk made me so anxious, it’s as if I could feel it myself on my palms and made me freak out already
from an OT perspective, your body can learn to adapt to that kind of input but you need to ease into it! Start with a tiny bit of chalk and work your way up to keeping it on your hands for longer and longer periods. Also while you're actually climbing you probably won't notice the chalk because of the heavy proprioceptive input you'll get that is really calming for your nervous system.
That's normal, beginner progress is always fast and you'll start to plateau sooner or later. Just keep climbing, go at least twice a week, try and try again on problems that are hard for you and you'll get better in the end. Slow and steady wins the race.
I carry my groceries with bent arms for the gains
Hahaha same
Being straight is lame
There are gains to be had with straight arms if you carry your groceries in T stance.
I carry my groceries in on my stiff erection like a real man
Me too
“Falling is a good thing”
Alex honnald wants to know your location
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HAHA
lmao
@@stoom7606 Should it be higher than first?
Lol
Don't use too much chalk? A tear just formed in Magnus Midtbø's eye.
No such thing as too much chalk!!
What grade do I need to be climbing at before it's acceptable to take my shirt off?
Asking the real questions here
Doesn't matter, since your gym obviously has soft grades anyway.
Vsweaty
Doensn't matter if it's hot in the boulder gym 😉. But maybe starting at 6abc and further.
6c+ / 7a
First time getting rickrolled in a rock climbing video. I'm 100% certain it will help me send harder climbs.
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rockrolled
My brain: I can do this
My fingers: Am I a joke to you?
😂
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Just did my first bouldering session and it was awesome! Hands are red raw and my energy is SAPPED! But loved every minute of it! Will definitely be back!!
how's the progress going?
@@TheWhyer should be climbing V4-V5 if he's been at it regularly. Onto V6 if he has good natural body movement and fitness.
@@thisisgettingold Haaha, unless this person is a beast, like two of my friends started 2ish years ago, one sends v9 and up frequently and one casually sent another v11 the other day 😂 Though it’d be really cool if this person was sending v4-v5 because like, WAY TO GO MAN, wherever you’re at!
@@thisisgettingold can differ very, i was on v4 level on my first session after an hour
@@dosebussThat’s insane
I can't read routes at all. It's like trying to read Arabic. I think I've got climbing dyslexia
Do with your hand when your standing on the ground
Guinness 😅😅😅
takes looooots of practice. i recently broke my arm falling off of a problem and all ive been doing is reading routes. Try to imagine yourself on the wall and think about first where all the footholds are, unless you are campusing, if you dont have footholds, you cant get the hand holds. I think in a clockwork fashion. right hand, left hand, right foot, left foot. imagine yourself on the starting hold and work from there where the setter intended for your hands to be next, then your feet. pay attention to the types of holds too. Usually for vintro-v4 the holds are pretty straightforward and they work like a map. i suggest when starting to understand how to red routes, start with intros and make your way up. just likke a warm up, when you climb, you dont start with a v8 do you? think about the problem and do it, see if your guess was correct,analyze it, and move on. good luck!
Lindsidoodle Vlogs thanks, I'll try but I'm not at all sure I'll get it. My imagination isn't very good at visualisation.
@@StoutProper As I said, it takes practice, just try try try again until you climb a problem the same way you think it.
Not only have I just learned how to become a better boulderer, but I also learned how to carry my groceries into my house from the car more efficiently. Thank you.
2:20 Tip 4.5 - Climb down at least part-way. The instantaneous forces on your joints and your back from even a controlled fall are much higher than from any other aspect of the sport and this is the most common time for injuries to occur.
#i do this bc I’m new and I’m not sure if you’re allowed to just jump off when you’re done
Most common*
@@Achilles5236 you are allowed to, and its fun, but be careful with how and check your surroundings
@@Achilles5236where I climb it’s not technically allowed, most people climb at least part way down, but there are always some who love to just jump off - no one really cares
Our gym says to climb down. At first I found it difficult, but I use hand and footholds from other routes to make it easier. I hate the sensation from jumping.
I really like how fast paced those tips were. Thank you for the effort put into this video.
On tip #3: You shouldn't rely on your skeleton like he said. Yes, you should have your arms straight, but not completely straight. If you don't engage your biceps, you'll be tearing the ligaments in your elbow. On the same note, engage your shoulders and high back to relieve ligament stress in your shoulders as well as engage your core balance.
Agree and disagree, if you never rest on these tendons/ligaments they will never thicken and when you need these positions or pass through them by accident your body wont be prepared for the stress.
It reminds of people who don't do lower back exercises because they are all "too dangerous" then when they have to use their lower backs for a move/task it's too weak or their muscles are extremely unbalanced, just start easy.
That's right was the first thing I said when they told me the grocery bag comparison on my first day.
@@MaccaDin I can rely on your first sentence, It sometimes hurt afterward when I lose grip on a hold because it stressed those tendons/ligaments. And because I'm a beginner and engage too much biceps while climbing, I think it may be it.
I agree. From a biomed perspective, please remember tendons do not "grow" and basically cannot heal themselves. Train your muscles, instead :)
@@enricomarsili9233 from a bio med perspective how would I go about getting back into bouldering while I suffer from chronic tendonitis in my shoulder/rotator cuff. Have had it for at least a year but had symptoms for at least 4 years. I've been stretching and taking Advil but no crazy progress
That is one wholesome video, put a smile on my face.
Started climbing in November. I was always a very sport lazy person. But with the help of two experienced climbers (and friends), I pulled myself through the first few times. And now I am the one who is pushing them to go climbing. Also started bouldering yesterday for a bit, because Noone was there with me, to do top rope. Really enjoyed the freedom of not having a rope.
Your tipps are great and you guys are fun to watch. Thanks
You should do a intermediate/advanced tips too!
twos on that one!
Yes please. I'm at about V4/5 but struggling to get beyond this. Probably due to lack of knowledge and weakness.
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I did my first bouldering session this evening. Had such a good time, and obviously came straight home and searched some videos afterwards. Great tips. My girlfriend and I are wanting to go together on a frequent basis and we learnt a lot from this. Thank you!
Might be worth adding to tip #9, size isn't just about the length of the shoe. The volume of the toe-box and the fit of the heel are also very different from shoe to shoe and climber to climber. If a pro-climber uses some particular shoe, that shoe is probably great; but it might still be a terrible shoe for your foot.
“Variety is the spice of life “ that’s beautiful man !!
Thanks guys, went climbing for the second time yesterday and I think I’m hooked. Certainly had a big smile even when I fell off
I did my first bouldering session a couple days ago, it was so fun and now my body hurts so much, I'm so happy to find a workout that I enjoy so much
4:50 was not expecting that :(
Just started bouldering yesterday and I'm already in love with it! Thanks for the tips, this was very helpful :)
Did I just get rickrolled?
Lol
In 2019!? Me too m8
Brent Visser WHY. YOU MADE ME GET RICKROLLED!!!!!!!!!!
I didn't expect it at all.
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Sweet! I’m a new climber and I’m loving the sport. The only thing I’ve been doing wrong is bending my arms and trying to muscle my way up the wall too much. Thanks guys!
1. use ur tosies. toes lets u pivot n reach further by tiptoeing. standing on mid sole will make ya slip
2. use ur legs. their ur biggest muscles. don't just use ur hands to push, push with ur legs!
3. climb with straight arms, u can hang like a sloth xD bent arms= fatigue
4. read ur route. take time to plan so its easier for u to figure which place to put ur hand next
5. don't use too much chalk. can lose traction
6. dnt be afraid to fall n fail! persistence is key
7. climb with many ppl, u will learn techniques from short ppl n tall ppl n static/dynamic ppl.
8. dnt need to train. just climb.
9. invest in well fitted shoes.
10. have funnnnnnnn. best climbers have a big smile on their face xD
Essentially: Use your toes, involve more of your leg and turn off your biceps by keeping your arms straight.
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I love tip 8. Very few people understand how important the law of specificity is when it comes to exercise. Mimicking activities with general exercises is never as good as the activity it is mimicking.
True. But there's a reason professional athletes don't just practise their sport: they work out very intentionally as it's the only way to build up extra strength/flexibility etc
Guys, I love your video! I am gonna try bouldering the first time, and I am so inspired by your film!
Yes!!! Get involved🤙🏻
Oh and also, might be a good idea to add other related videos in the description (the climbing terminology and dyno tips videos spring to mind)
Yes, I was thinking the same thing!!
Nice vid guys! Such strong hapiness and chilled vibes!
I love your videos! I just started climbing 1 month ago, and I swear watching your videos makes me think smarter when I'm trying to complete a problem. Thanks for the dope content!
I'm just starting out on bouldering. These tips are great! Thanks for the help.
i am going for the first time in about 15 years tomorrow. this video really helped with my anxiety!
all of these steps are good but it seems like the reason i had so much trouble the first time in my life was because I didn't follow Steps 1-3 at all
Guys thanks for this video! It put a smile on my face! Congrats 👏🏻
I literally went to this exact gym last weekend. London - Bermondsey
I think the best video about indoor climbing. For starters and for me, it doesn't give you only tips, it gives you faith with this song in the credits. I was climbing once, and I just wish I'll have one lucky chance to do it again.
The tip to climb with straight arms and 'hanging off your skeleton' always makes me cringe, as I see beginners taking that advice and never bending their arms! Yes, when stable and resting on a hold you should keep a straight arm (there are other situations like when deadpointing), but when moving between holds you need to keep your shoulders and supporting muscles engaged and where appropriate keep a slight bend in your arm otherwise you will get injured! I have seen this way too often in beginner climbers.
Is just better for learning to have the arms straight more than what should be useful than the contrary. In that way you will be used to have the arms straight in a more relaxing posture and then bend the arms strictly when is needed.
@@SeraphinoII To keep it simple my answer is this: only have straight arms when you are in control of your body. If you are not strong enough to hold a move in a controlled way with straight arms, it will put excessive pressure on your shoulder joints with the potential for serious injury.
Am glad am not the only one who cringes at this!
I think that if you gonna do climbing longterm it's better to climb with mostly bent arms so that you don't damage the joints in your shoulders too much and not be able to do it when you are older
MorphoMouse I agree on this one!!
I mean they wanted to keep it short and sweet but “hanging in your skeleton” aka in your ligaments and all the stuff is not a good thing to do.
I agree with the video that you shouldn’t have fully bent arms all of the time but there are times you need to. Always depends on what you’re doing.
I also would describe the arms as “long as possible without locked out elbows”.. and of course back and shoulders engaged! 🤔
just started bouldering with my best buddy who's been doing it for over a decade. the most fun i had in ages, i am now totally hooked. it's such a cool feeling to get to the top handle of a route. this was a helpful video.
Baller started climbing Saturday , calculated timing with the upload
AMAZING VIDEO THANKS SO MUCH! that song at the end made my day
Thanks fir Rick Rolling everyone at the end! 😂 Now I'm "never gonna" get that song outta my Head!
Thank you SO much. Nice RR sucker punch, I needed that too. Climb on!!!
Don’t use too much chalk
Magnus: umm there’s only 9 tips...
Climbing on straight arms is a good tip, but it's important to engage your shoulders to avoid injuries long term.
You guys are awesome, this was fun and useful to watch! 😀
Bouldering Bobat: "Don't use too much chalk."
Magnus Midtbø: "Hold my chalkbag"
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Very nice video :) did know some of these, but learned some new things! Thanks :D
you guys are awesome! I'm new to climbing and I'm loving every second of it. I can't believe it took me so long to try it out! Thanks for the great tips! Keep up the good work!!
That last tip is the best!!
Good tips. I might have missed or overlooked it, but another good tip is consistency. For beginners try to climb 2-3 days a week with a day rest in between to recover. Also from a physiotherapist point of view. Take 2,5-4 minutes rest between hard climbs to recover energy. Eat carbs before climbing and some in between longer sessions. Eat as fast as possible after your training (especially proteins), this helps to revover your energy and muscles and reduce muscle pain immensely the days after.
Thanks fellas. I just watched this on my way to my rock climbing class in Lima, Peru
I went to my first bouldering session, yesterday. I was high up until I realized that I had to push myself off the wall and jump. I didn't like that part :)) So I practiced jumping, I didn't go high. I also moved sideways, instead of going up. I need to be more flexible, and work on my upper strength.
As a beginner climber, this video was great!! Thanks for the tips!
I started going bouldering regularly just before lockdown and has been the only thing keeping me sane during all of Covid!! I would recommend anyone to give it a go as it's a very social and fun exercise. Within the short time too my physical appearance has drastically improved, I feel stronger and more agile. I go three times a week and considering I don't worry about what I eat or drink my body has become lean and I've lost a significant amount of body fat. Great place to meet new people too? My tip would be to look after your hands, moisturise and file down your callouses. And buy tape! Happy climbing. :)
Doing my first class sesh today to learn how to boulder and really had fun watching your video!! Thank you for sharing 😁
Really good video guys! I'd love more tips videos, advanced as well - maybe break down some hard climbs?
This brought a ridiculous amount of joy to my heart and aching skeleton!
I love climbing... And it goes great with martial arts!
Eli Elfassy i love climbing and i want to get into martial arts. any suggestions for a mostly newbie (did Tae Kwan Do as a little kid but stopped at age 7)?
@@kaimcguire5086 Main thing is to select a good teacher. I love Karate because it has a lot of things in it. But the main thing is a good teacher and great partners to train with. You have to understand your goals for training so you can direct yourself better.
Kai McGuire Muay Thai or jujitsu translate into the real world the best in my opinion
@@mckay7355 And what is the real world? Fighting? Empty hand? With weapon? Without? 90% of the time I am working or with my family...There is much more than just fighting in a martial art.
Eli Elfassy I don’t have the energy to give a fuck about your snarky ass reply. Just giving my 2 cents like you originally asked. Good luck with your cheesy karate at the strip mall maybe you’ll be able to karate chop a piece of wood to protect your family.
Omg. This is the best video. They're so happy and helpful. Also the ending is the best part. You guys are great! Thanks so much!
please do one of these for various levels of climbing. intermediates, advanced, that sort of thing. This video is great for those that are just starting out, but I didn't learn anything new from this. I've been climbing consistently for 3 months, and climb at a V3-4 level. I know how to do a lot of technical moves like toe/heel hooks, drop knees, flags, and using my hips, so a video on those things also might not be very helpful (unless you did a deep dive on the intricacies of the moves). So a video that addressed intermediate climbers but isn't an overview of technical moves would be super helpful.
thats not intermediate
This is THE BEST video!!! SOooo much fun watching, and super duper useful info ! Thanks guys
Good tips, thank you 👍🏻
I've been climbing for a little under 3 years, mostly bouldering but started with lots of top rope and sport climbing. Like the tips above I agree one of the most important things you can help boost your growth are shoes. I'm wearing shoes that are about -1.5 my shoe size, and it's nothing. It hurt, a lot. But now climbing V7s and 8s, I can see how far they've got me. Also, starting climbing I would recommend training your grip strength before fingers. I target fingers because they can handle it, yours cannot. Your fingers need time to grow, and forcing yourself to climb crimp slopes and holds will get your injured. Great video to revisit!
Really useful guys! Thanks 🤙🏻🤙🏻
thank you!! this is very helpful, there aren't a lot of beginner climbing vids out there
"Variety is the spice of life" -Joké
I'm a beginner climber, and I find this to be the best video so far, and some of your tips I instinctively used. Thanks guys.
Started climbing today, it makes me happy to know that I already do some of these. A question though real quick. When I was half way up the wall I was climbing I found spots where I could mainly use my legs for support and give my arms/fingers (and my lungs =P) a break while looking up and planning where to go next. Is this recommended or is it usually a bad idea?
I have been climbing like 3 times but in the olympics the climbers seemed to do exactly that so I think it's a good idea
Thanks for your tips, and it should help us get on climbing quicker and easier.
I'll be the first to ask.. what happened to Joke's finger?
Probably tore a pulley...
He was carrying his shopping bags with bent arms.
nothing, he is just rude.. showing you middle finger
Thanks for that video guys! Very helpful! & the song at the end.. just perfect :D love it!
The hang on your skeleton part is debatable? i've seen other beginner tip videoes telling me that's not good, that you should use your muscles, while also not bending too much
having your muscles engaged is one thing. And arguably one of the most important things and it helps you avoid injuries.
(for example when you do Hangboard - you want to have your mucles engaged or you risk longterm injuries on your shoulder joint).
but "muscling" your way around a problem is not always the solution. It doesn't make you better techinically long term and you can't always do it because you will end up with injuries and fatique. Which leads to spent less time climbing time and more time doing physio
Thanks for posting, fun and straight to the point.
now do beginner climber training exercises! the best training for climbing is climbing but what's the next step?
continue climbing till you can climb v5/7a and then maybe think about training. beginners should not train.
If you really are deadset on training do basic calisthenics. They will give you some stamina at very least. Just dont go too hard compared to your climbing. Doing extra burpees never hurt anyone.
I usually dont feel the best after “10 tips for…” videos but this one was actually helpful especially for a beginner! And both of y’all’s personalities really helped😊
Thank you guys this was really helpful , I’m starting of rock climbing for the first time in college and I’m struggling . But tonight I finally got to top and I have to remember to “climb on “.
I’ve been getting into bouldering lately and found this very helpful
Can you guys to a falling tutorial and how to get over the fear of falling? All I've gotten was a flat "just do this" *falls*. That doesn't address that noobies are scared of falling off a 10-16ft (3-5m) wall
There's a good book called 9 out of 10 clibers make the same mistakes. In that they advise practicing falling, try dropping off in a controlled manner from a meter off the floor till you get bored of it, then a little higher till you get bored of that, then a little higher etc. etc. Make sure you don't drop badly on to an ankle or anything, as well as being an owie it'll teach you some of that fear you're trying to shed. Just work up by increments, work sensibly, then practice it on the wall going for climbs you were a bit scared of before!
thank you!
Any idea how you're supposed to fall? Like should you try and roll, land on your feet, etc?
I learned the same lesson doing BMX/MTB... The answer is fall off. Practice how to take a fall and it'll help a lot. Obviously, start small and use a crash pad. I honestly think I would likely be in a wheelchair now, had I not learned how to take a fall properly.
There is something simple I tell people about falling. First I rode bmx and aggressive Inlined for over 15 years every fall is different but they do have some things in common, first if your falling straight down learn how to compress yourself with the fall. So as you fall your feet hit the ground and st the same time your going to make a squatting motion that absorbs all that impact so it don’t hurt your knees and hips. Then falls you have no control over yes some times it is best to tuck and roll or if high falls try to flip your body back to normal in mid air. Falls happens in all sports it takes time to adjust to it. I was new to climb then fell a few times and I love it now lol, but keep in mind I have fallen serious heights with no ropes from other sports so I’m just ok with it. Even bouldering just be aware of your surrounding and what your falling down to. Stay safe man and when your outside please make sure to wear a helmet accidents will and do happen trust me.
i love that the video has a 5 sec intro. getting straight to the point
I carry my groceries with bent arms otherwise the bags drag on the ground
😂 short people problems; I feel ya! Lol
@@Stranger_Strange_Land haha yes 🥲
samw
Yep me too. I'm short. There's no other way 😂😂
"Variety is the spice of life" best life and bouldering lesson ever
The most important is to have fun! (Insert Joe's rage meter)
This made me lol
Good advices...for all levels. Great job guys.
PROTIP: If you wear a beanie, you can immediately climb two grades harder.
Love this, just beginning to learn, very helpful ❤❤
#11 - Don't get injured!
concise, fun and fresh! perfect vid!
1. Use toes, not midsole. Allows for pivoting and better reach, as well as stability on small holds.
2. Use legs as much as possible, largest muscles in the body.
3. Climb with straight, not bent arms. Can relax and hang off your skeleton (shopping bags analogy)
4. Read the route. Take the time to plan and visualize, instead of winging it and wasting energy.
5. Don’t use too much chalk.
6. Don’t be afraid to fail! Work on your weaknesses and improve!
7. Climb with different and various people, and learn from them!
8. Don’t bother muscle training, just climb! Best training for climbing is climbing.
9. Get properly sized climbing shoes
10. Have fun!
The shopping bag example was very helpful! I could understand right away. Thanks for sharing great tips!!
I’m such a sensory avoider, especially when it comes to my finger tips/palms. I would love to get into rock climbing but I’m nervous my sensory needs will get in the way 😭 seeing them with the chalk made me so anxious, it’s as if I could feel it myself on my palms and made me freak out already
from an OT perspective, your body can learn to adapt to that kind of input but you need to ease into it! Start with a tiny bit of chalk and work your way up to keeping it on your hands for longer and longer periods. Also while you're actually climbing you probably won't notice the chalk because of the heavy proprioceptive input you'll get that is really calming for your nervous system.
Just started bouldering a few weeks ago at my new local centre love it and this video has gave me some really helpful information thank you 😊
I’m stuck between V2-V4 guys help!!
That's normal, beginner progress is always fast and you'll start to plateau sooner or later. Just keep climbing, go at least twice a week, try and try again on problems that are hard for you and you'll get better in the end. Slow and steady wins the race.
Hey did you find a way through your plateau over the last year?
Loving the tips, thank you! Also, the sense of humour is *chef's kiss* haha
Bouldering is my favorite type of climbing
Well, I really envoyed this video. It is funny, helpful and I actually learned a few things on the way. Thankss
Anyone else getting sweaty palms when watching climbing???
I’m very into fitness and want to learn this next!! Especially for emergencies when I start driving.
did we just get rick rolled?!
You guys are great; I'm a beginner and learned a lot from your video. Thanks!!
I fell in love....
Thank you gentleman! What an uplifting and informative video! Appreciate you
Tip number *11:* Be tall, slim, and have a *very high* muscle to weight ratio.
facite non victimarum or short and a former gymnast works well too