Sam Higham runs through a comprehensive list of fundamental exercises that expose the shoulder to various loads designed to minimise the risk of injury. Performing 3 sets of each of these exercises at least twice per week will help to prevent climbing-related shoulder injuries.

As climbers, we often focus primarily on our pulling strength. Still, if we want to get the most out of our climbing and stay injury-free, we need to stretch our climbing muscles (agonists) and strengthen our non-climbing muscles (antagonists). Here are my top 10 yoga poses to get the job done:

Struggling to find the motivation to move daily?

Try adding a short stretch session to your morning or evening routine. Climb fit’s Claire Ayling runs through 8 of her favourite stretches designed to uplift your mood and kick start your day.

What’s actually going on with your body when you hangboard? Let’s jump in, and look at some of the science of hangboarding, and why exactly it helps your climbing

Training your antagonist muscles will help with maintaining stability at your joints, avoid injury and actually make you stronger in the long run. Climb Fit Expert Sam Clark runs through some basic exercises will see you stronger and more resilient when you can return to the gym, walls or crags!