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#*If you can’t do a chin up or pull up yet, then include some weight training exercises that use the same movements, such as pull downs and presses. | #*If you can’t do a chin up or pull up yet, then include some weight training exercises that use the same movements, such as pull downs and presses. | ||
#[[Strengthen-Your-Core|Improve your core strength]]. Your entire core will be engaged while you are climbing, so it is important to strengthen these muscles. You can do crunches, side crunches, planks, and other core strengthening exercises to build up your core strength.<ref name="rf4" /> | #[[Strengthen-Your-Core|Improve your core strength]]. Your entire core will be engaged while you are climbing, so it is important to strengthen these muscles. You can do crunches, side crunches, planks, and other core strengthening exercises to build up your core strength.<ref name="rf4" /> | ||
| − | #*Try holding a [[Perform | + | #*Try holding a [[Perform the Plank Exercise|plank pose]] for 30 to 60 seconds once or twice per day. |
#*[[Do-Abdominal-Exercises|Do an abdominal workout]] a few times per week. | #*[[Do-Abdominal-Exercises|Do an abdominal workout]] a few times per week. | ||
#[[Improve-Balance-Through-Exercise|Work on your balance]]. If you have poor balance, then this may make it harder for you to make certain transitions or stick on certain points as you climb. Incorporating some balance exercises into your routine can make it easier for you to handle balance-testing moments in your climbs.<ref name="rf4" /> | #[[Improve-Balance-Through-Exercise|Work on your balance]]. If you have poor balance, then this may make it harder for you to make certain transitions or stick on certain points as you climb. Incorporating some balance exercises into your routine can make it easier for you to handle balance-testing moments in your climbs.<ref name="rf4" /> | ||
