Footwork

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Why risk a severe road rash by climbing slabs? Simple: it will make you a better climber.

Good footwork is a skill that must be carefully cultivated. While it’s not always the most fun or flashy technique to develop, it is arguably the most helpful to upping your climbing game.

Nothing is more frustrating than falling because your foot slipped. Here's how to avoid it.

Knowing the tricks and training techniques for toe hooking can be a game changer.

The best climbers aren't always the strongest, they have the best technique. In this first installment of our new Quick Hits series, pro coach Neil Gresham teaches maximizing footholds.

Expert instruction on how to get started on the rock—in the gym.

As a human you are programmed to climb, but your intuition isn't always correct.

How you use your feet is actually more important than being strong. Don't believe it? Try climbing without your feet. Propel yourself upwards with more ease by dialing in your footwork with these expert tips.

Climbing shoes are precious to each and every climber. They’re expensive and a literal pain to break in. So how do we prolong the life of our greatest performance enhancing tool?

One of America's top climber's gives her advice for climbing harder with less effort by using your feet and your head. Plus, the importance of shoe sizing, and how to get your fit just right.