How to Use Climbing Footholds and Handholds

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Knowing and being confident in the handholds and footholds that you choose whenever you go climbing is a skill that you must master. There is no denying the difficulty behind it, but if you put your heart and mind to it and you practice on a regular basis; we are sure that you will be able to learn quick how to make best use out of the holds you are using. Although it may take some time to finally gain confidence at rock climbing, it takes practice, patience and confidence.

It's a must that you are sure about your finger and hand grips, but it's tricky sometimes because up there; you're going to have to think which holds you should use while you're trying to conserve your body's energy. It's basically learning the art of multitasking and we know it's easier said than done. This is why we are here to give you some tips that we want to share to help you improve your climbing skills.

1. Trust your first instinct. This is what's going to help you gain confidence. Your body will be able to find the right holds and not the perfect holds. You have got to learn how to let go of the expectation that will give you the perfect hold because of the time, there's no such thing. What makes it perfect is when it is done right. This is kind of like what would your gut tell you and you just have to learn how to trust it.

2. When it comes to your footholds, it's best that you make small footsteps instead of big ones. This will make you move easily in transitioning to making those giant steps. A lot of beginners feel insecure making small steps because they don't trust their feet. Take control by gaining confidence.

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