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Wilderness Sports > Rock & Ice Climbing > Rock and Ice Climbing: Stretching, Injury Prevention & Rehab ![]() Rock and Ice Climbing: Stretching, Injury Prevention & RehabRock, ice and mixed alpine climbing rely heavily on upper body, hip, and calf flexibility and require healthy finger, elbow and forearm tendons for optimal performance. The following links will direct you to specific stretches that you may want to add to your gym and crag climbing routine for optimal performance in the wilderness. For details about putting together a targeted stretching program, please refer to The Outdoor Athlete, Chapter 14. See also the DVD Train to Climb Mt. Rainier or Any High Peak for motion clips of many of the stretches suggested below. Flexibility Warm-up Restorative and Injury Prevention Exercises Related Topics Back to the Climbing Training Overview Page |
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