Rock Climbing: Techniques, Muscles Worked, and Endurance

Rock climbing is a high-intensity workout that builds exceptional functional strength and endurance in the core, forearms, and back. Discover the best exercises to increase your bouldering performance and learn the essential tools needed for mountain climbing safety.

Best Exercises to Increase Your Rock Climbing Endurance

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Brandon Mathis

Rock climbing seemingly draws on every kind of movement the human body is capable of, and requires strength, fitness, flexibility and endurance. While strong fingers, arms and shoulders are needed for pulling on hand holds, proper, efficient footwork is also crucial to competent climbing.