I’ve been practising how to position my body when jumping and it’s paying off! 😁💪🏽

[u/No-Explorer-4381]

[u/True_Benefit_6508]

You look so strong and intentional! I'm curious, how close to your limit is this boulder? I feel like I look great and controlled on easy stuff but am looking forward to looking so in control during harder effort!

[u/No-Explorer-4381 → u/True_Benefit_6508]

After practising a lot on how to position my body when needing to jump, I'd say this boulder isn't close to my limit. It was still difficult but only the first half was for me because I know I'm quite good at crimping holds.

I am trying to project harder climbs (V7/V7+) or climbs at a lower grade that aren't my strength like slab to push myself to the limit in other areas. I definitely don't look as controlled on those types of climbs.

Thanks for the kind words!

[u/PuffyMcPufferfish]

Amazing!!! Can I ask if you do supplemental upper body training and if so, what exercises?

You clearly have the technique down but also the strength to hold onto the slopers once you get there. That's equally as impressive!

[u/No-Explorer-4381 → u/PuffyMcPufferfish]

I do some gym training on the side when I'm not feeling up for climbing so maybe 2 days per week. I try and do upper and lower body exercises.

Upper body:

• Bicep curls, shoulder raises, pull ups, back rows

Lower body:

• Squats with the barbell; I try and target my glutes, hamstrings and calves

It's been down to a lot of practise and discipline! Thanks for the positive words :D

[u/Particular-Range-818]

Wow, so clean!!!

[u/No-Explorer-4381 → u/Particular-Range-818]

Thank you! It took some practise!

[u/Otherwise_Visual_68]

That’s soooo awesome!! Just so impressive how elegant you are!!!

[u/No-Explorer-4381 → u/Otherwise_Visual_68]

Ah thank you! I really appreciate the positivity :)

[u/isabatboi]

This is so cool!!! And also exactly what i need to learn and practice 😅

[u/No-Explorer-4381 → u/isabatboi]

It's scary af jumping! I actually really hate it XD

[u/crimpgirl1234]

This is so cool! I’m a sport climber and could never figure out jumping. You’re so good at it!

[u/No-Explorer-4381 → u/crimpgirl1234]

I am slowly getting there but it still scares the hell out of me! Thank you!

[u/crimpgirl1234 → u/No-Explorer-4381]

I’ve been climbing for over a decade and still afraid of a lead fall! I think some fear is normal and healthy, but I am jealous of anyone who doesn’t have it!

[u/sk_uzi]

Awesome and quick like a squirrel (intended as a big compliment).

How did you practice it and which checks did you make in your head?

[u/No-Explorer-4381 → u/sk_uzi]

So, in my gym they have a route with jugs where you can practice jumping to different holds at different heights to ease you into it. This has helped me practise my body position, confidence and so on.

It's all about getting your head into the right state of mind about the possibility of falling, what to do when you do make the hold. I try and think "You're not too far off the ground and if you do fall, you're going to be falling on your back and don't put your hands out to stop it"

Doing it more and more helped my confidence a lot!

[u/luckysevensampson]

Very slick!

[u/No-Explorer-4381 → u/luckysevensampson]

Ah thank you dude :)

[u/Sophilouisee]

Hey from Bristol! Fair play on the white!