Is indoor rock climbing hard reddit I have been getting intense muscle strains in my arms, namely the tops of my firearms, my inner elbow crease, and even around my elbow. You usually have a little air, some music, as well as ropes and bolts that (should) get normal inspections. As. One guy I know used to compete at a high level in Tae Kwon Do and the flexibility and power that he brought to climbing from that was amazing, and he progressed really fast. A place for the pursuit of physical fitness goals. 12M subscribers in the Fitness community. I was wondering if anyone had pointers on how to limit injuries in your arms while indoor climbing. Don't think i visit outdoor rocks/mountains much more than once per year Should I be trying more hard climbs rather than spending . Outdoor bouldering/climbing/alpinism is fun 'holiday adventure' stuff that has to compete with other holiday plans and regular life. Same, I love indoor bouldering, but indoor lead climbing is harder for me than outdoors. Mainly because it's so pumpy and sustained overhanging. Please see the r/Fitness Wiki and FAQ at… Same. Climbing/bouldering indoors is my regular 2-3 times a week workout. But again, climbing (especially outdoors) is so varied that everyone will be able to climb to their own particular strengths. The places I climb outdoors tend to be vertical to less than vertical, with only short sections where you need to pull a bulge or small roof. Bouldering is a different story of course. I love crack climbing, and hate slab climbing. Climbing gyms are basically controlled environments for the most part. I am not well versed in specific body parts/muscles so I apologize! I am climbing between 10. Bs to 11. jfni xsm rvv uuba ejp fgdd balwstq ghhe idfvwmxn ijxf