Footwork for Climbing

When we start climbing, we are so fixated on our arms. Due to daily life, we have a sense of security. Our hands and our arms are going to provide us security and safety, but in reality, the localized energy from the forearms is finite. These are a small group of muscles that we need to use as efficiently as possible. Our legs and core are very powerful and can not only create the drive, but can also take the weight off our arms - ONLY if you have confidence in your foot placement. There are 4 key stages to footwork: 1. Precision & Accuracy leads to the 2. Confidence in order to apply 3 Pressure so that you can gain 4. Trust This video is focused on (1) - precision and accuracy. In a nutshell it ALL comes down to watching your big toe go onto the hold. Pre-empting movement so you can pivot, twist and turn. By watching your toe place, you will not have to adjust, bounce, tap or have doubt. You be confident and therefore can relax your arms and drive with your feet. This is one of the key techniques for climbing you can immediately apply to every climb you ever get on. Find yourself bouncing, looking up last second etc, repeat in better form. Whilst learning, it is natural that you may over-grip. Acknowledge this and then relax. A big thank you to Galen Peterson for filming and editing this video. Check out his YouTube ‪@galenpeterson5015‬ Big thanks to ‪@movementgyms‬ for letting us film at their Denver Baker location. Enjoy and tag us in your Instagram posts Tag @roap.c @alex_puccio89 and @robinoleary on Instagram for us to see your progress. If you are interested in training with Robin O'Leary & Alex Puccio (ROAP), please check out https://www.roapcoaching.com/personal... for more info.