Training for rock climbing?

Question

Im 18 years old and currently climb at around a v5 level. Im usually in the local rock climbing gym at least four times a week. I also have recently started doing about 50 pullups (usually 5 sets of 10) and 100 sit ups(usually 4 sets of 25). I was wondering if doing this many push ups and pull ups everyday is overtraining? And if its not, would increasing the number be detrimental?

Answer 1

I would say that as long as you are doing the pull ups after your regular climbing or on days off and your tendons don't feel sore and you are not getting any "electric shock" sensations when climbing that you are probably not over doing it. If you feel your tendons getting tender or feel "shocks" when pulling hard, that is usually a sign that you are pushing a little too hard and you are getting close to an injury - that would be time to take a little break.

Few people know that core strength (sit ups) are also very important for climbing (holding body position, arching for a hold, etc) - keep them up.

Good Luck

Answer 2

This does not sound like over training at all. Frankly, I don't think sit-ups are enough of a workout for a boulderer who climbs a solid v5. I'd go with some good v-ups, I'd start with sets of 10s though, they'll really kill your abs. You should also try some bicycles.

http://www.frixo.com/sites/fitness/exerc... <- that's a v-up, except you do not keep your elbows on the ground, you hold them above your head and touch your toes or go down to your sides.  Your feet should never touch the ground.

http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl0/1... <- that's a bicycle. Again, your feet should never touch the ground and you should do opposite elbow to opposite knee.

Pull-ups are good, but if you can do 50 with no problem, they don't seem to be doing you any good anymore.

Perhaps you should invest in a hangboard and you can strengthen your fingers, or maybe you should try campusing on a workout wallhttp://www.tbagym.com/images/Sun%20Wall.... something like the wall on the right, campusing up and down and doing pops from certain holds

Good luck!

Answer 3

I'm not a weight trainer, or a coach so I don't know if your doing more or less then you should. Since I am a climber and I know a little about skills involved with climbing, I know it isn't all about strength. Movement and balance are key factors as well. If your serious about pushing your grade. Of course the more bouldering you do the higher you'll get. But try adding some Yoga to your routine. it's helped me a lot with flexibility and focus and calmness when pulling a really heady move.

Answer 4

IDK , the only time I climb is in the cliffs near my house and other mountains, the actual climbing is good enough exercise. BTW I free climb and have never used ropes, so a rock climbing gym seems kind of weird to me.