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bouldering for short-arses 30-Jul-2009 At 12:37:49 PM nat

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On 24/07/2009 nat wrote:
>This may seem like a silly question to some... But does climbing boulder
>problems (e.g. 1-3metre boulders -real rock... or plastic) more calculated/
>statically/ or "slower" make you gain more 'bulk', or does it make you
>gain more endurance?
>I have a tendancy to climb "slow" but then when needed, dyno/ dead point
>(which is A LOT, as i am a short-ass of 5 foot 4 inches).
>Will I gain more "bulk", (considering the height and dyno factor) rather
>than endurance?
>
>Any thoughts welcome.

So climbing slowly will increase your grip strength, and is good for training, but is an inefficient way to actually climb outdoors because you need a lot of strength and endurance to be able to hold onto these holds for longer..
Makes sense.
And with extra endurance training (like running, riding, swimming etc) to supplement your climbing will make you have better endurance and overall fitness..
Watch others and climb more for better technique.
Also pull down to the waist for us shorter peeps
(and just for the record I have no qualms about my height, or short people, just trying to make do with what I have and learn from others)

thanks to all the peeps who posted constructive feedback...