Toes to Knows Climbing Academy

With COVID-19 raging in the outside world, we're all forced to hangboard a lot more for training. When you hangboard, make sure you're engaging your shoulders properly to reduce risk of injury.

Toe hooks are often needed for steep routes in a bouldering cave. Read on to learn more about maintaining an active toe and core to help you toe hook better!

Heel hooks are critical for maintaining balance on some climbs. Learn more on the best methods for engaging your heel and reaching rock climbing nirvana!

Learn the physics of friction to maximize your sticking potential on slippery holds.

Maintain pressure on your toes to help you climb better

Match the angle of your foot to the foothold angle for better friction and fewer blown feet.

Clarify your intentions by designing your climbing sessions, the use your attention to execute that session well and you will definitely climb better!

Good foot placement has no time to occur if the foot you’re moving has weight on it—the foot will slam onto the hold with a low probability of hitting the right spot.

Using the toe of your shoe increase sensitivity and lets you rotate on holds better.

Learn to place your foot with intention and you'll climb better.

Introducing our "Toes to Knows" Climbing Academy series--covering climbing from footwork to mental preparation. Toes to Knows is my climbing skill...