General Conditioning includes aerobic activities and gym-based strength exercises that complement climbing-specific training.
This category covers walking, easy jogging, and resistance training, with options for general fitness, strength development, and lighter recovery-day activity.
Use these exercises individually or combine them with climbing protocols to build sessions suited to your goals, available time, and equipment.
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General Strength
Seated Cable Row
Bilateral Horizontal Pulling Strength
A bilateral horizontal pulling exercise developing upper-back and elbow-flexor strength through controlled scapular retraction and protraction
Climbing Gym + Lifting GymMedium–HighWeights + Cable machine + Rowing machine
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General Strength
Single-Arm Seated Cable Row
Unilateral Horizontal Pulling Strength
Unilateral horizontal pulling exercise developing upper-back and elbow-flexor strength, controlled scapular movement, and trunk stability
Climbing Gym + Lifting GymMedium–HighCable machine + Rowing machine
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General Strength
Lat Pulldown
Bilateral Vertical Pulling Strength
Bilateral vertical pulling exercise developing latissimus dorsi and elbow-flexor strength through controlled shoulder adduction, extension, and scapular movement
Climbing Gym + Lifting GymMedium–HighCable machine + Lat pulldown machine
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General Strength
Single-Arm Lat Pulldown
Unilateral Vertical Pulling Strength
Unilateral vertical pulling exercise developing latissimus dorsi and elbow-flexor strength, scapular control, and side-to-side loading capacity
Climbing Gym + Lifting GymMedium–HighCable machine + Lat pulldown machine
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General Strength
Landmine Press
Angled Upper-Body Pressing Strength
A controlled, angled pressing exercise developing shoulder and triceps strength, scapular upward rotation, and unilateral upper-body control.
Climbing Gym + Lifting GymMediumWeights + Barbell + Landmine attachment + Resistance band
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