Experiment to find a chest fly width that you’re able to sustain. Play around with creating tension throughout your body. For example, squeeze your glutes, pull up your kneecaps, press your hands down into the floor. For calf tension, push into a slight ankle extension as if doing a standing calf raise. Without moving, pull your pinkie fingers in the direction of your feet, and you’ll find further engagement. Now, while trying to keep tension throughout the rest of your body, relax one leg—maybe even shake it out. Then bring your knee up toward your elbow. Kick that leg back to position and find total body tension again. Repeat on the other side. You may need to rest and shake out the tension (“fast and loose”) before switching legs. I’ve been performing this drill for a little over a year and have noticed improved mobility on the wall and the ability to stick to the wall better. Give it a try—even if you are not a climber. |