--- title: The Sendy Times | Comp Climbing (2) description: Comp Climbing | Expand your climbing knowledge with training tips and tricks from Movement's instructors, trainers, and coaches. 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[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/inside-the-world-of-competitive-lead-climbing) [Lead Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/lead-climbing) | [Comp Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/comp-climbing) ## [Inside the World of Competitive Lead Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/inside-the-world-of-competitive-lead-climbing) By: [Movement Staff](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/movement-staff) Inside the World of Competitive Lead Climbing [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/inside-the-world-of-competitive-lead-climbing) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/inside-the-world-of-competitive-lead-climbing](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/inside-the-world-of-competitive-lead-climbing) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/climbing-high-tips-for-conquering-3300-vertical-feet) [Rock Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/rock-climbing) | [Climbing Community](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-community) | [Climbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-tips) | [Comp Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/comp-climbing) ## [Climbing High: Tips for Conquering 3,300 Vertical Feet](https://blog.movementgyms.com/climbing-high-tips-for-conquering-3300-vertical-feet) By: [Movement](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/ryankolalis) We hope you're taking on our July Member Challenge to climb a classic! We are celebrating the 7-year anniversary of Alex Honnold free soloing the classic, Freerider on El Capitan. Here are our tips to get you on the leaderboard (or at least how to finish climbing all 3,300 feet!) [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/climbing-high-tips-for-conquering-3300-vertical-feet) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/climbing-high-tips-for-conquering-3300-vertical-feet](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/climbing-high-tips-for-conquering-3300-vertical-feet) ![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/what-is-speed-climbing) [World Indoor Climbing Competition](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/world-indoor-climbing-competition) | [Climbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-tips) | [Comp Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/comp-climbing) | [speed climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/speed-climbing) ## [What is Speed Climbing?](https://blog.movementgyms.com/what-is-speed-climbing) By: [Rachel Osborne](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/rachel-osborne) In climbing, as in life, there's something thrilling about the prospect of a race. Two competitors, a clearly defined finish, and the drive to be the quickest. You may have seen a unique wall in your local gym marked by uniform red holds. Here, climbers tap into this excitement as they face off in a vertical sprint to the top. Blink, and you might miss it. This is speed climbing. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/what-is-speed-climbing) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/what-is-speed-climbing](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/what-is-speed-climbing) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-ins-and-outs-of-competitive-bouldering) [Comp Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/comp-climbing) ## [The Ins and Outs of Competitive Bouldering](https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-ins-and-outs-of-competitive-bouldering) By: [Hunter Price](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/hunter-price) Bouldering is an exhilarating and accessible form of climbing that many of us have tried, or at least seen, at our local gyms. We highly recommend it if you haven't given it a go yet! Bouldering walls are typically shorter, ranging from 10 to 18 feet, with a thick mat underneath to catch you when you fall. No ropes are involved, so when you fall, you simply get back up and try again from the ground. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-ins-and-outs-of-competitive-bouldering) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-ins-and-outs-of-competitive-bouldering](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-ins-and-outs-of-competitive-bouldering) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/climbing-competitions-on-the-world-stage-what-to-expect) [Comp Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/comp-climbing) ## [Climbing Competitions on the World Stage: What to Expect](https://blog.movementgyms.com/climbing-competitions-on-the-world-stage-what-to-expect) By: [Movement Staff](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/movement-staff) Early in August, the world will be enjoying the sport that so many of us love! Starting August 5th, climbers from around the globe will compete in one of the summer's most anticipated events. Here's what you need to know about the upcoming competitions. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/climbing-competitions-on-the-world-stage-what-to-expect) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/climbing-competitions-on-the-world-stage-what-to-expect](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/climbing-competitions-on-the-world-stage-what-to-expect) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/level-up-your-comp-climbing-strategy) [bouldering](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/bouldering) | [Comp Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/comp-climbing) ## [Level Up Your Redpoint Comp Strategy](https://blog.movementgyms.com/level-up-your-comp-climbing-strategy) By: [Matteo Daboub Gonzalez](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/matteo-daboub-gonzalez) Just signed up for your first comp and not sure where to start? If you haven’t yet, check out our article, Comp Climbing 101, to learn about comp climbing basics. Still, the day of a redpoint comp can feel overwhelming. So many climbs and so little time – and so many decisions to make! Not to worry, we’ve created a step-by-step strategy guide to help you make key choices to maximize your competition experience. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/level-up-your-comp-climbing-strategy) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/level-up-your-comp-climbing-strategy](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/level-up-your-comp-climbing-strategy) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/competition-climbing-101) [Lead Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/lead-climbing) | [Climbing Community](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-community) | [bouldering](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/bouldering) | [Comp Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/comp-climbing) ## [Competition Climbing 101](https://blog.movementgyms.com/competition-climbing-101) By: [Kat Ku](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/kat-ku) Competition climbing, or "comp" climbing as it's often called, has been on the rise in the last few years, especially since the sport made its Olympic debut back in 2020. You may have seen comp routes in your gyms and athletes crush at live events, but you might be wondering, "How exactly does competitive climbing differ from the rock climbing I'm used to?” [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/competition-climbing-101) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/competition-climbing-101](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/competition-climbing-101) [Previous](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/comp-climbing/page/1)[All posts](https://blog.movementgyms.com/all) [Sign up for our newsletter](https://movementgyms.com/newsletter-subscriptions/) - - [Why Us](https://movementgyms.com/why-us/) - [First Visit](https://movementgyms.com/first-visit/) - [Media Center](https://movementgyms.com/media-center/) - - [Account](https://movementgyms.com/account/) - [Blog](https://blog.movementgyms.com) - [Waiver](https://movementgyms.com/waiver/) - [Memberships & Passes](https://movementgyms.com/memberships-passes/) - - [Contact Us](https://movementgyms.com/contact-us/) - [Careers](https://movementgyms.com/careers/) - [FAQs](https://movementgyms.com/first-visit/#faqs) - - [Gift Cards](https://movementgyms.com/gift-cards/) - [Privacy Policy](https://movementgyms.com/privacy-policy/) El Cap © 2021 | Site by [Vermilion Design + Digital](https://vermilion.com) [![Movement Logo](https://blog.movementgyms.com/hubfs/Logo/Movement-Logo-V-White.svg)](https://movementgyms.com)