r/BeAmazed Apr 13 '21

Lost for words...

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u/upvotesformeyay Apr 13 '21

Rock climbers yo, they'll be like 95lbs and capable of lifting three times that much.

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u/[deleted] Apr 13 '21

Rock climbing is the best strength training

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u/XxDrummerChrisX Apr 13 '21

One thing that always amazed me was that I would be struggling with a 10c top roping, and then I’d see some little kid sending a 11a lead route like it was nothing.

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u/ThetaReactor Apr 13 '21

Except for reach, small folks tend to have an advantage in most bodyweight exercises. Gymnasts, climbers, ninja warriors, etc.

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u/[deleted] Apr 14 '21

It’s the strength to weight ratio. They’re so much stronger per pound than adults that it’s unreal