- Level 2
- PSO Level 1
- Climbs
- Upright
- Cup grip
Fireman climb
Also known as: Fireman climb (Basic climb) · Basic climb
The first climb. Pole between the thighs, knees grip, feet meet at the back.
Prerequisites
The single most important move to master in your first three months. Everything builds on it.
Common mistakes
- Letting the hips lead before the upper body is engaged
- Holding your breath through transitions — breathe out on the effort
- Skipping the warm-up. Cold shoulders plus a static climb is a bad time
Tips from instructors
- Start every session with shoulder mobility — even 4 minutes helps
- Drill the basics on warm-up, not when you're fresh out
- Film yourself once a month to see progress invisible day-to-day
- Cross-train: pull-ups, hollow holds, shoulder presses
- Rest days are training days — recovery is when strength builds
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