The goal for this week was to work on some new techniques. Last time at the gym I was able to accomplish the use of the toe hook. I was working on a climb in the cave, and I was barely able to start it. Since I was having such difficulty with it, I decided to try a new technique. When I used the toe hook (which can be see in the attached photo) I was able to get farther on the climb than I had before. I have now got one step farther than I am in the photo. I am hopeful that next time I go to the gym I will be able to accomplish this climb thanks to my work with the toe hook, and my pull ups I have been practicing.
This week when I practice my pull ups, I was able to do three with the help of the light resistance band, and seven with the use of the heavy resistance band. I can still not do one without the help of the band, but it is exciting to see my progress. Thank you for checking in, see you next week!
Toehook (n) – A method of using the top of the toes or foot as the point of friction between the shoe and a climbing surface in order to balance or pull.
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