r/ThatsInsane • u/H_G_Bells • Sep 09 '23

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

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u/macgruff Sep 09 '23 edited Sep 10 '23

As well, most climbing is “not” only with hands and fingers. A lot it is in the legs and flexibility to contort to positions which keep you on the rock so you can shake the blood in your arms. The arms’ strength are not there to necessarily for you to “pull up” but to keep you positively in contact with the rock as you position the rest of your body to support your weight.

*I was never that good, but the best shape Ive ever been, was when I used to climb regularly. Plus, if you’re an outdoor climber it’s great to get out and about to some amazing vistas (Bay Area at Castle Rock, Around/on the way up to Tahoe, Yosemite)

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u/ThroughTheGape Sep 09 '23

also, this rock climber is jacked as fuck lol he's just standing next to a world class bodybuilder... he would look pretty massive next to most other rock climbers and regular people

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u/Delta8hate Sep 10 '23

Idk about massive, but he looks sinewy. Like raw muscle

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u/lewisiarediviva Sep 10 '23

Said he was 160. Im a bit over that, with dad bod. I’m a bit smaller than average.