--- title: The Sendy Times (18) description: Expand your climbing knowledge with training tips and tricks from Movement's instructors, trainers, and coaches. (18) --- [![Movement Logo](https://blog.movementgyms.com/hubfs/Logo/Movement-Logo-H-RGB-Teal-White.svg)](https://movementgyms.com) - [Why Us](https://movementgyms.com/why-us/) - [First Visit](https://movementgyms.com/first-visit/) [Choose Location](https://movementgyms.com/location-finder/) - Categories - Follow Us - [Subscribe](https://movementgyms.com/subscribe-to-our-blog/) - [Climbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-tips) - [Start Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/start-climbing) - [Climbing Gear](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-gear) - [What's New](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/whats-new) - [Fitness & Yoga](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/fitness-and-yoga) - [Training For Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/training-for-climbing) - - The Sendy Times Expand your climbing knowledge with training tips and tricks from Movement's instructors, trainers, and coaches. [Subscribe](https://movementgyms.com/subscribe-to-our-blog/) - Categories - [Climbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-tips) - [Start Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/start-climbing) - [Climbing Gear](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-gear) - [What's New](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/whats-new) - [Fitness & Yoga](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/fitness-and-yoga) - [Training For Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/training-for-climbing) - Social - - [Subscribe](https://movementgyms.com/subscribe-to-our-blog/) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/how-to-use-common-climbing-holds) [beginner climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/beginner-climbing) | [Climbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-tips) | [Start Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/start-climbing) ## [How to use common climbing holds](https://blog.movementgyms.com/how-to-use-common-climbing-holds) By: [Movement](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/ryankolalis) One of the most basic climbing techniques we teach in our intro classes is learning how to use the holds given to you by our phenomenal routesetters. You could be the strongest climber in the gym, but if you grab an undercling incorrectly, you’ll likely come off the wall. Let’s examine some common holds you’ll find in our gym and how to use them. 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It’s a balancing sport, one that requires expertise in the delicate art of shifting your weight from foot to foot. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/shift-your-weight-to-improve-your-rock-climbing-technique) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/shift-your-weight-to-improve-your-rock-climbing-technique](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/shift-your-weight-to-improve-your-rock-climbing-technique) ![Happy Climbers | Subscribe to the Movement Blog!](https://blog.movementgyms.com/hubfs/IMPACT/Blog-Lead-Magnet.jpg) #### Subscribe to Our Blog! Get the latest climbing news, tips and tricks straight to your inbox. [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/6-climbing-lessons-i-learned-from-watching-competition-climbing-even-though-i-dont-compete) [World Indoor Climbing Competition](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/world-indoor-climbing-competition) | [Climbing Community](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-community) | [Climbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-tips) ## [6 Climbing Lessons I Learned from Watching Competition Climbing (Even Though I Don't Compete)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/6-climbing-lessons-i-learned-from-watching-competition-climbing-even-though-i-dont-compete) By: [Kim](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/kim) Once I got into climbing, I started watching competitions. Well, I guess not all comps - specifically, the IFSC's (IFSC stands for International Federation of Sport Climbing) bouldering finals competitions. And while I don't climb in comps, even casually, I have learned a lot of great lessons and I recommend more climbers watch comps. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/6-climbing-lessons-i-learned-from-watching-competition-climbing-even-though-i-dont-compete) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/6-climbing-lessons-i-learned-from-watching-competition-climbing-even-though-i-dont-compete](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/6-climbing-lessons-i-learned-from-watching-competition-climbing-even-though-i-dont-compete) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/i-got-lost-comparing-myself-to-other-climbers-heres-how-i-stopped) [Women Rock Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/women-rock-climbing) | [Climbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-tips) ## [I got lost comparing myself to other climbers. Here's how I stopped.](https://blog.movementgyms.com/i-got-lost-comparing-myself-to-other-climbers-heres-how-i-stopped) By: [Kim](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/kim) I’ve been climbing for 8 years and I know I’ve accomplished so much, but every now and then I can’t help but compare myself to other climbers. Sometimes I look around and I get a little discouraged when I see other people, who’ve been climbing for much less time than me, working on climbs that I can’t even touch. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/i-got-lost-comparing-myself-to-other-climbers-heres-how-i-stopped) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/i-got-lost-comparing-myself-to-other-climbers-heres-how-i-stopped](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/i-got-lost-comparing-myself-to-other-climbers-heres-how-i-stopped) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/how-one-of-my-worst-climbing-day-led-me-to-my-greatest-achievement) [Women Rock Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/women-rock-climbing) | [Rock Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/rock-climbing) | [Training for Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/training-for-climbing) | [Climbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-tips) ## [How one of my worst climbing days led me to my greatest achievement](https://blog.movementgyms.com/how-one-of-my-worst-climbing-day-led-me-to-my-greatest-achievement) By: [Elisabeth Williams](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/elisabeth-williams) When I think back on one of the proudest moments of my climbing career, I almost immediately remember one of my worst experiences. Both occurred at Indian Creek, Utah. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/how-one-of-my-worst-climbing-day-led-me-to-my-greatest-achievement) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/how-one-of-my-worst-climbing-day-led-me-to-my-greatest-achievement](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/how-one-of-my-worst-climbing-day-led-me-to-my-greatest-achievement) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/how-to-climb-5.next-six-mental-tips-to-climb-harder) [Women Rock Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/women-rock-climbing) | [Rock Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/rock-climbing) | [Training for Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/training-for-climbing) | [Climbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-tips) ## [How to climb "5.Next": Six Mental Tips to Climb Harder](https://blog.movementgyms.com/how-to-climb-5.next-six-mental-tips-to-climb-harder) By: [Stephanie](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/stephanie) Above photo: Approaching the crux on Cannibals, 5.12d at Donner Summit. This isn’t going to be another train harder, work out more, get stronger fingers-type article—because, while these articles are important and valuable, they’ve already been written. Instead, this is what I do mentally when I want to climb harder. Let’s face it, we all want to get better. It’s why we love climbing. There’s always a challenge, whether you’re looking to climb your first 5.10 or 5.13. In my 14+ years of climbing, these are my time-tested tips on how to push your climbing level to the next grade. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/how-to-climb-5.next-six-mental-tips-to-climb-harder) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/how-to-climb-5.next-six-mental-tips-to-climb-harder](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/how-to-climb-5.next-six-mental-tips-to-climb-harder) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-unwritten-rules-of-the-gym) ## [The 12 Unspoken Rules of Climbing Gyms](https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-unwritten-rules-of-the-gym) By: [Movement](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/ryankolalis) Hey there climber! We know it can be intimidating to come into a new climbing gym, especially when it feels like there are unwritten rules that everyone but you seems to know. So, to help, we are writing those "climbing rules" down for you! [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-unwritten-rules-of-the-gym) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-unwritten-rules-of-the-gym](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-unwritten-rules-of-the-gym) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/remembering-jesse) ## [Remembering Jesse](https://blog.movementgyms.com/remembering-jesse) By: [Movement](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/ryankolalis) We are heartbroken to share that Jesse Schouboe tragically passed away last weekend. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/remembering-jesse) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/remembering-jesse](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/remembering-jesse) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/black-history-month-resources-2021) ## [Black History Month - Some Resources](https://blog.movementgyms.com/black-history-month-resources-2021) By: [Movement](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/ryankolalis) Our hope is that the outdoors and climbing gyms serve as our safe spaces for everyone. However, “African-American experiences are far more complex than the contemporary narrative suggests, having been shaped by institutions of slavery, segregation and scientific racism. That combined impact has presented outdoor public areas as contested and often, violent social spaces" (Goodrid, 2018, p. 30). So, one step we are taking is to continue to learn about systemic impacts through black narratives and perspectives so we can better acknowledge past injustices and stop or intervene in future ones. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/black-history-month-resources-2021) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/black-history-month-resources-2021](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/black-history-month-resources-2021) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/4-tricks-to-overcome-your-fear-of-falling) [Lead Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/lead-climbing) | [Training for Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/training-for-climbing) | [Climbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-tips) ## [4 Tricks to Overcome Your Fear of Falling](https://blog.movementgyms.com/4-tricks-to-overcome-your-fear-of-falling) By: [Movement](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/ryankolalis) If you've ever felt like a fear of falling is holding you back from climbing through hard cruxes of routes or problems, you're not alone! Fear of falling is something that all climbers, even those with years of experience, manage regularly. It can be one of the most scary parts of climbing. However, falling is a part of climbing and learning how to take practice falls is a skill that should be practiced. 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