How do I build core strength for bouldering?
Core strength is essential for bouldering as it helps you to maintain balance, control your body, and generate power. Here are a few exercises to help you build core strength:
- Plank: Hold a plank position for 30-60 seconds, resting on your forearms and toes. Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- Side plank: Similar to a plank, but on your side. Hold for 30-60 seconds on each side.
- Russian twists: Sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground. Hold a weight in front of your chest and twist your torso from side to side, keeping your back straight.
- Leg raises: Lie on your back with your legs extended. Lift your legs off the ground and lower them slowly. Repeat for 10-15 repetitions.
- Bird dog: Start on all fours. Extend your right arm forward and your left leg backward simultaneously. Hold for a few seconds and then switch sides.
Start with a few sets of each exercise and gradually increase the number of repetitions and sets as you get stronger. Remember to engage your core muscles throughout each exercise.
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