Stretches for rock climbing

Rock climbers need upper body, forearm, and leg flexibility for climbing and reaching movements.

15 stretches to boost your performance in rock climbing:

Upward Dog
Flexibility

Upward Dog

Start lying face-down on the floor with your legs ...

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Downward Dog
Flexibility

Downward Dog

Start on your hands and knees with your wrists und...

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Shoulder Rolls
Flexibility

Shoulder Rolls

Sitting with your back straight and chest up, star...

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Neck Flex
Flexibility

Neck Flex

Sitting with your back straight and arms resting a...

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Cactus Arms
Flexibility

Cactus Arms

Sitting with your back straight, raise your arms o...

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Arm Circles
Flexibility

Arm Circles

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and arms...

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Chest Opener
Flexibility

Chest Opener

Sitting in a chair with your back straight, interl...

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Forearm Stretch
Flexibility

Forearm Stretch

Sitting in a chair with your back straight, extend...

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Side Bend
Flexibility

Side Bend

Sitting with your back straight and one hand on yo...

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Toe Touch
Flexibility

Toe Touch

Start from a standing position with your feet hip-...

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Lunge
Flexibility

Lunge

Start from a kneeling position with your hands at ...

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Leg Swings
Flexibility

Leg Swings

Stand with your feet hip-width apart and hold onto...

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Knee Circles
Flexibility

Knee Circles

Stand with your feet together and knees slightly b...

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Squat Stretch
Flexibility

Squat Stretch

Start standing up with your feet shoulder-width ap...

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Wrist Extension
Flexibility

Wrist Extension

Start from a kneeling position with your knees and...

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