In the discussion about the method of climbing up and down a bar, the initial focus is on the proper grip and hold technique. It emphasizes the importance of getting comfortable with holding the bar before progressing to the climbing movement. The technique is likened to a cap balance, but is considered easier, and it's essential to maintain a compact position to facilitate movement. Stretching too far out can make it harder to maintain balance.
As one begins to climb, the instructions suggest keeping both hands and feet close to the bar for better stability. This proximity helps in managing the center of gravity effectively and makes the climbing process smoother. Practicing this technique repeatedly contributes to muscle memory and improves overall strength and coordination.
A drill that is recommended involves the repetitive motion of going up and down the bar, creating a rhythm and familiarity with the climbing process. This drill is designed to help climbers get used to the necessary positions and movements required for effective and efficient climbing. Overall, mastering this technique not only enhances physical capabilities but also boosts confidence in climbing activities.
Key Points:
- Proper grip and a compact position are essential for efficient climbing on the bar.
- Keeping hands and feet close to the bar aids stability and balance during the climbing motion.
- Repeated practice through drills enhances familiarity and muscle memory for smoother movements.
Using a bar/drainpipe/scaffolding/lamppost next to a wall, place both feet onto the side of the wall from with the bar between your legs.
Place both hands onto the bar and pull yourself up. Now climb up with both hands and feet 5-steps (heel-to-toe) up the pipe from where your feet started on the wall.
Drop once at the top position.
Bar must be circular and any width.
Repeat three times.
distance.
repetitions.
5.56once you're used to holding the bar the8.16next step is climbing up the bar now11.24it's very similar to a cap balance um15.92it's easier than the cat balance but18.56generally it's think of it as21.08quadrapedal movement um only s of going25.48upwards so let's get into that hold28position again from here Step31.32Up step up okay I'm not going to go too34.44high because that is plastic and from37.8here I'm trying to keep it nice and40close and trying to remain44.84compact um the the further you stretch47.32out the harder it's going to be to49.52maintain that position um yeah try and52.92stay with your feet and your hands close55.48everything nice and close to the pipe or58.16the bar and climbing up and down is yeah62.359a really good exercise one uh drill you65.84can practice is going up to down two up68.799to down two just moving up and down up71.119and down getting used to that73.92position uh yeah this is the pipe climb
1 00:00:05,000 --> 00:00:10,000 once you're used to holding the bar the 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:15,000 next step is climbing up the bar now 3 00:00:11,000 --> 00:00:18,000 it's very similar to a cap balance um 4 00:00:15,000 --> 00:00:20,000 it's easier than the cat balance but 5 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:24,000 generally it's think of it as 6 00:00:21,000 --> 00:00:27,000 quadrapedal movement um only s of going 7 00:00:25,000 --> 00:00:30,000 upwards so let's get into that hold 8 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:34,000 position again from here Step 9 00:00:31,000 --> 00:00:37,000 Up step up okay I'm not going to go too 10 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:39,000 high because that is plastic and from 11 00:00:37,000 --> 00:00:44,000 here I'm trying to keep it nice and 12 00:00:40,000 --> 00:00:47,000 close and trying to remain 13 00:00:44,000 --> 00:00:48,000 compact um the the further you stretch 14 00:00:47,000 --> 00:00:52,000 out the harder it's going to be to 15 00:00:49,000 --> 00:00:54,000 maintain that position um yeah try and 16 00:00:52,000 --> 00:00:57,000 stay with your feet and your hands close 17 00:00:55,000 --> 00:01:01,000 everything nice and close to the pipe or 18 00:00:58,000 --> 00:01:05,000 the bar and climbing up and down is yeah 19 00:00:62,000 --> 00:01:08,000 a really good exercise one uh drill you 20 00:00:65,000 --> 00:01:10,000 can practice is going up to down two up 21 00:00:68,000 --> 00:01:13,000 to down two just moving up and down up 22 00:00:71,000 --> 00:01:19,000 and down getting used to that 23 00:00:73,000 --> 00:01:18,000 position uh yeah this is the pipe climb