Climbing Conditioning Series - Deadlift for Body Tension
23 June — Deadlift for Body Tension
Body tension is what separates climbers who fight the wall from those who move with it. This workshop introduces the deadlift as a tool for developing full-body tension – training your posterior chain, grip, and midline to work as one. Whether you're pulling on a crimp or flagging through a crux, the strength built here will show up everywhere on the wall.
Wear knee-high socks or long pants.
Physical requirement: ability to lift 30kg from the floor.
Want to climb stronger, move better, and stay injury-free? Join experienced coach Mehnert Engelbrecht for a series of practical strength workshops designed specifically for climbers.
Each session focuses on key exercises and movement patterns that support climbing performance through antagonistic strength training, improved technique, and injury prevention. Mehnert will break down proper form, explain how each exercise benefits climbers, and help you get the most out of your training.
Whether you're new to strength training or looking to refine your technique, these workshops will give you the tools to train smarter and climb stronger.
Upcoming workshops:
9 June – Pressing for Shoulder Stability
23 June – Deadlift for Body Tension
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