More flexibility, more power: These stretches improve your climbing performance

Stepping high, changing your foot and hand when pushing, or spreading your legs wide in corners are examples of climbing movements in which a lack of flexibility can be very limiting. Today we'll show you a handful of important stretching and strengthening exercises that will improve your mobility and climbing performance.

Many climbers struggle with similar problems when it comes to Mobility This was shown by a survey by Lattice Training within their community. The conclusion: Many of the most difficult climbing movements require strong hip flexibility and the ability to bring the feet up.

Targeted exercises for more mobility

Whether it's about starting high or pushing and spreading in corners: In the following video, Lattice flexibility coach Josh Hadley presents the most important stretching and strengthening exercises to improve your mobility and climbing performance.

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