lifting?

[Pete]

been thinking about whether or not getting back into the gym to lift once or twice a week would be good or bad for climbing... what'cha think? if it is a good idea, what exercises do you most recommend? i don't want to bulk up too much, just increase strength. your experience? ideas? comments? thanks for the feedback.

[captain static]

You need to get and read the book "Training for Climbing" by Eric Horst: http://www.trainingforclimbing.com/

[hoss]

I've found that doing pushups as well as bench press helps aleviate tendonitis in the elbows and also improves my mantle strength. I only do light benchpress cause otherwise you'll get huge which doesn't translate well into climbing strength.

[Wes]

Pushups and dips are really good. Also, shoulder stabilazation pushups (with one hand on a ball) are really good as well. Other then those, just basic lifts without a lot of wieght would be a good thing. You going to LAC? They have pretty good personal trainers there, or I could show you a circuit or two if you want.

There is another climbing/training book coming out soon as well. Something like the "self coached climber"?

[ynot]

If your elbows are already troubling you is it to late? Could I ease into doing a few pushups a week?

[Horatio Felacio]

if you are truly dedicated pete, you could look like this fine female

[Pete]

wow, thanks ho... that's truly awe inspiring. and to think i was just going to hit the gym once or twice a week... would i have to take sterioids too? i'm all for hitting the gym, but have to draw the line somewhere... but thanks for your inspiring photos all the same...

[Meadows]

Pete, I will never climb with you again if you beef up like that. I'll just be too confused on whether you're male or female.

[Pete]

i'd scare away my own family... and i'd have a hard time finding a harness to fit over those legs... and it'd really be tough to climb in that bikini... so i think you're safe meadows!

[Artsay]

But you'd look so CUTE in that bikini!