Pre-Climb Stretches

Apocalypsse · 6th July 2011, 12:59 AM

Anyone got any recommendations for pre-climb stretches? I pull up a bit sore after climbing because I don't do it enough and I still have 1 climbing module left at TAFE.

Rob Chace · 6th July 2011, 01:06 AM

huh - stretching? who does that :/

nah seriously i've never done stretching in any form of work or competative sport. HOWEVER i do do a stretch down, maybe that would help???

Jeff Darby · 6th July 2011, 07:11 AM

Just think about the muscles you are about to use, and they are the ones you should loosen up before you climb. Then you do the same movement without load or slight load to warm them up.

When I was doing my climbing at Tafe I used our weight bench at home to build up muscles you use to climb with. I used to have one or two 20 kilo weights attached overhead via a pulley with rope to exercise my upper body, the upper arm muscles used in hip thrusting. This helped me greatly.

I have not checked but there seems to footage on everything on youtube maybe a look there could set you straight.

Apocalypsse · 6th July 2011, 07:37 AM

Might have to look up youtube then, thanks for the advice.

Garry Brockley · 6th July 2011, 02:33 PM

your sore because your muscles need feeding use a protien drink before and after to relive the lactic acid and give the muscles what they need, i used to suffer but ever since useing good quality protien mixes i do big days easily and have plenty of energy the next day

MoDirt · 6th July 2011, 02:45 PM

Female groundsman and a Rower's motto.

"Stroke,Stroke,Stroke"

Apocalypsse · 6th July 2011, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoDirt

Female groundsman and a Rower's motto.

"Stroke,Stroke,Stroke"

That works great in summer! Problem is its winter down here now.

Jeff Darby · 6th July 2011, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garry Brockley

your sore because your muscles need feeding use a protien drink before and after to relive the lactic acid and give the muscles what they need, i used to suffer but ever since useing good quality protien mixes i do big days easily and have plenty of energy the next day

Problem with protein is if your body does not break it down properly it can crystalize in your joints as gout.

Rob Chace · 7th July 2011, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayD

Problem with protein is if your body does not break it down properly it can crystalize in your joints as gout.

getting off topic, gout from protien is a miss conception. Was recently "discovered" to be a red herring. Too much alcohol (sad) can be a cause esp. beer etc

Eric Frei · 7th July 2011, 08:51 AM

Gout comes from uric acid crystals in the bloodstream accumulating in joints, often the big toe. Causes are mainly diet, alcohol (esp beer due to yeast), soft drinks, seafood (prawns). So a beer and prawns night not so good.

You can be blood tested for uric acid and eliminate speculation if you have sore joints.

I would say in this day and age 90% of gout would be caused by alcohol and poor diet. Often heavy drinkers have a poor diet.

Jeff Darby · 7th July 2011, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robstar

getting off topic, gout from protien is a miss conception. Was recently "discovered" to be a red herring. Too much alcohol (sad) can be a cause esp. beer etc

A Dr actually explained that to me however it was a while ago...thank god ! I have not had gout for ages.

Heres a treatment for any one who gets gout, this was passed on by a friend of my wife after overhearing her talk about me suffering from gout.

Theres a supplement thats made from cucumber seeds, well I used this and have not had gout since...touch wood.

Back on topic...

mtbisgood · 27th September 2011, 10:22 PM

my pre-morning involves an iced coffe and a smoke, then straight into it.

i never pull up sore...you should try it

Capper · 14th October 2011, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtbisgood

my pre-morning involves an iced coffe and a smoke, then straight into it.

i never pull up sore...you should try it

Funny - never thought of it lol.. Actually i take my coffee hot and the ropes cool..

6th July 2011, 12:59 AM	#1
Apocalypsse Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,152	Pre-Climb Stretches Anyone got any recommendations for pre-climb stretches? I pull up a bit sore after climbing because I don't do it enough and I still have 1 climbing module left at TAFE.

6th July 2011, 01:06 AM	#2
Rob Chace Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Perth, WA Posts: 238	Re: Pre-Climb Stretches huh - stretching? who does that :/ nah seriously i've never done stretching in any form of work or competative sport. HOWEVER i do do a stretch down, maybe that would help???

6th July 2011, 07:11 AM	#3
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,056	Re: Pre-Climb Stretches Just think about the muscles you are about to use, and they are the ones you should loosen up before you climb. Then you do the same movement without load or slight load to warm them up. When I was doing my climbing at Tafe I used our weight bench at home to build up muscles you use to climb with. I used to have one or two 20 kilo weights attached overhead via a pulley with rope to exercise my upper body, the upper arm muscles used in hip thrusting. This helped me greatly. I have not checked but there seems to footage on everything on youtube maybe a look there could set you straight. __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

6th July 2011, 07:37 AM	#4
Apocalypsse Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,152	Re: Pre-Climb Stretches Might have to look up youtube then, thanks for the advice.

6th July 2011, 02:33 PM	#5
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,641	Re: Pre-Climb Stretches your sore because your muscles need feeding use a protien drink before and after to relive the lactic acid and give the muscles what they need, i used to suffer but ever since useing good quality protien mixes i do big days easily and have plenty of energy the next day __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

6th July 2011, 02:45 PM	#6
MoDirt Sappling Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 33	Re: Pre-Climb Stretches Female groundsman and a Rower's motto. "Stroke,Stroke,Stroke"

7th July 2011, 08:51 AM	#10
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,986	Re: Pre-Climb Stretches Gout comes from uric acid crystals in the bloodstream accumulating in joints, often the big toe. Causes are mainly diet, alcohol (esp beer due to yeast), soft drinks, seafood (prawns). So a beer and prawns night not so good. You can be blood tested for uric acid and eliminate speculation if you have sore joints. I would say in this day and age 90% of gout would be caused by alcohol and poor diet. Often heavy drinkers have a poor diet. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

27th September 2011, 10:22 PM	#12
mtbisgood Sappling Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: victoria Posts: 12	Re: Pre-Climb Stretches my pre-morning involves an iced coffe and a smoke, then straight into it. i never pull up sore...you should try it

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