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General Conditioning

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

Gym Strength & Conditioning

Supplementary Strength Training for Climbing
Flexible supplementary strength training for climbing
Climbing Gym + Lifting GymMediumWeights + Gym equipment
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General Strength

Weighted Pull-Ups

Upper-Body Pulling Strength
A progressively loaded vertical pulling exercise developing upper-body strength through controlled pull-ups on a bar
Climbing Gym + Lifting GymMedium–HighWeights + Pull-up bar + Gym 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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General Strength

Dumbbell Shrugs

Upper Trapezius and Scapular Elevation Strength
Develop scapular elevation strength and upper trapezius capacity to complement climbing-specific pulling and shoulder training
Climbing Gym + Lifting GymMedium–HighDumbbells + Kettlebells
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General Strength

Deadlift

Barbell Hip-Hinge Strength
A compound strength exercise combining hip and leg force with trunk bracing and whole-body coordination
Climbing Gym + Lifting GymMediumWeights + Gym equipment
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Bench Press

Upper-Body Pressing Strength
A compound upper-body pressing exercise developing chest, triceps and anterior-shoulder strength, with adjustable loading and volume
Climbing Gym + Lifting GymMediumWeights + Gym equipment
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General Strength

Goblet Squat

Lower-Body Strength and Squat Control
A front-loaded squat exercise developing quadriceps and glute strength, trunk stability, and controlled lower-body movement
Home + Climbing Gym + Lifting GymMedium–HighDumbbells + Kettlebells
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Power / Plyometrics

Box Jump

Lower-Body Power and Landing Control
A bodyweight jumping exercise developing explosive lower-body power and controlled two-foot landings on a raised platform
Home + Climbing Gym + Lifting GymHighGym equipment
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General Strength

Zercher Squat

Lower-Body Strength and Trunk Stability
A front-loaded barbell squat developing quadriceps and glute strength while challenging trunk stability and upper-back support
Home + Climbing Gym + Lifting GymMedium–HighWeights + Barbell + Gym equipment
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General Strength

Lu Raises

Overhead Shoulder Control & Support
A controlled shoulder accessory exercise using light weights to practise raising the arms overhead and lowering them smoothly
Home + Climbing Gym + Lifting GymMediumWeights
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General Conditioning

Walking

Low-Intensity Aerobic Activity
Easy walking for general aerobic activity and lighter recovery-day sessions
Low–Medium
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General Conditioning

Jogging

Easy-Pace Aerobic Activity
Easy-paced jogging for general aerobic conditioning
Low–Medium
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