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Strong hip flexors are VITAL to climbing

Training your hip flexors is VITAL to climbing performance. They help you get your feet onto higher holds and help massively with core control.

This variation of leg lifts is particularly helpful with stemming moves and moving your feet up the wall!

Make sure you have targeted hip flexor work as part of your accessories, and you'll be climbing better in no time!

#hipflexorstrength #trainingforclimbing #strengthtrainingforclimbing #bouldering #sportclimbing

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