The Most UNDERRATED Climbing Skill (3 Steps to Improve High Feet, Open Hip Mobility)

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Intro & Context (00:00)
Real World Examples (00:34)
Video Overview (00:51)
Why This is Important -- Low vs High Feet Example (01:15)
Part 1: Stretching (02:05)
Part 2: Muscle Activation (06:31)
Part 3: Strengething -- On the Wall (08:33)
Part 4: When to Do These Exercises (09:20)
Outro & Bloopers (09:57)

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INTRODUCTION

Foot technique and lower extremity mobility can make or break your ability to send a climb. Have you ever seen someone struggle on a climb that is way below their strength level simply because they're unable to achieve a certain position with their foot? Or, do you find yourself standing there in jealousy while you watch someone with amazing hip mobility do beta you could never even dream of? Well, set that jealousy aside, and focus on this video as we go through a 3 part system to improve your high foot technique.

In this video, we will go through a three step process (that can be trained quite easily) that will improve your high foot technique which may make or break your ability to send a climb! We will cover both off AND on the wall drills to make sure you can incorporate your training with your climbing.

Remember, developing good forwork is essential if you want to progress in climbing. So if that’s something you're into, which you obviously are because you’re here on our channel, then let’s get into it!

Remember that all this information and more is written out on the show notes on our website for your convenience!

PART I: STRETCHING

Why Stretching?

First…. We have to stretch!

Stretching is a huuuuge part of this process. If we don’t have the range of motion or mobility needed to perform the skill we want to do, we are pretty much screwed right out of the gate. Stretching will improve that mobility and increase our success with the subsequent drills. I’m going to recommend 3 different stretches that will help improve our hip flexion and abduction ability. These will help us get our feet higher and higher, while also allowing us to keep our hips closer to the wall.

Note: some of these stretches may be easier than others. Also, you may find 1 or 2 of the stretches to be more necessary for you than the others. It’s OK to focus on the ones you find more restrictive, but it can be beneficial to still perform all 3 stretches.

Ran out of room!! For the rest, please check out the show notes:
https://www.hoopersbeta.com/library/3...

// DISCLAIMER //
As always, exercises and rehab programs are to be performed assuming your own risk and should not be done if you feel you are at risk for injury. See a medical professional if you have concerns before starting a new training or recovery program.

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