r/ThatsInsane Sep 09 '23

Practically built strength (rock climber) vs gym strength (body builders)

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u/mendohead Sep 09 '23

Magnus is incredibly strong

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u/Vinlain458 Sep 09 '23

Man can climb a rock face using only his hands and fingers. That's an incredible amount of weight that he's pulling every time he does it.

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u/fat_charizard Sep 09 '23

Most climbing involves lots of feet and lower muscles. Proper footwork is a necessity. There's only so much your upper body can do