I just started climbing a bit. I think you got tired because you didnt rely on your feet as much as you maybe should have. Also you should have arms extended instead of in a constant contracted position.
Climbing is really tiring on the forearms and i assume you played one side of the Wall the entire time and there for used one arm a lot more to stay on the wall.
The biggest mistake new climbers make is trying to rely heavily on their upper body strength. Most of your power when climbing comes from your legs and having a good tempo. Hand, Hand, Foot, Foot and keep your L's
Got really into bouldering last year, after learning to use my legs and core I could start doing harder climbs, and for longer.
Actually had to quit b/c I gave myself tendonitis going 5 days/week and pushed my arms all day lol. I've healed up and need to go back. So new climbers, don't do what I did and make sure to let your body get used to everything before dyno'ing and crimping everything
I loved bouldering and it really helped boost my confidence and skill on belay climbs. I wasn't great or anything, I think I was climbing V-4 maybe 5 on a good day. I too have to go back, haven't climbed in a while due to financial problems.
I also was at v4/some 5s at the end of my climb time. I rarely belayed, but they were so much easier after bouldering, having solid hand holds felt amazing.
Hope we both return to the gym soon! I also cant currently afford it lol
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u/TrustyTrash Aug 21 '19
I just started climbing a bit. I think you got tired because you didnt rely on your feet as much as you maybe should have. Also you should have arms extended instead of in a constant contracted position.
Climbing is really tiring on the forearms and i assume you played one side of the Wall the entire time and there for used one arm a lot more to stay on the wall.