Clearly, winter isn’t over. A lot of places seem to be getting hammered with snow. While snowy conditions are awesome for those who love winter sports, they can make getting your climbing training sessions in seem a little daunting.

Sometimes getting to the gym after work to train isn’t feasible if the roads are icy, right?

We’re going to get rid of that excuse for you:)

This article from cruxcrush.com shares 10 ways you can get fit for climbing by training from home.  They’ve designed the exercises to be convenient and minimalist too- 5 requiring a hangboard and 5 only requiring you.

For example, one of the training from home exercises that requires just you:

6. Pistol Squats: In climbing we tend to focus a ton on our upper body and forget about our lower body. Yet, so much of being able to climb strong requires strong legs and core. Pistol squats are excellent for developing the muscles you need to power off of your legs in climbing. To do a pistol squat, squat down on your right leg while holding your left leg straight out in front of you and then stand back up on your right leg; then switch legs. It sounds easier than it is – and I’ll be honest and let you know I’m still working up to being able to do one. I started by trying to stand up from a milk crate on one leg with my other leg extended out and am still working toward a full pistol squat. I typically do 3 sets of 6 reps. Breaking Muscle has a great breakdown of how to do a pistol squat.”

So, if you’re feeling trapped at home by winter, don’t give up on your spring climbing goals! Keep up your training from home…

CLICK HERE: No Excuses: Training From Home

(photo courtesy of cruxcrush.com)

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