Climbing creates a unique challenge to the body, the angles, alterations in gravity(weightbearing) and points of contact create combinations that just aren’t possible in other sports. Some good commentary from the gaitguys in link below on central pattern generators from the inherent challenges in the sport, creating demand on lateral and diagonal patterns which might be exist in other workouts.
Looking forward to working out at a new climbing gym in pittsburgh currently building out, Ascend, we’ll explore some of these patterns and using them in training in future posts.
