Smooth: Movement Principles and Techniques for Climbing

This is a book about how to climb. It’s about the things elite climbers do almost without knowing they’re doing it (and would probably never think to tell anyone about).

It’s about going beyond vague advice like ‘balance is important’ and showing you how to balance. It’s about developing a deep understanding of how physics and physiology affect you on the wall. This is about you growing into the climber you want to be.

This is for all climbers seeking smooth and graceful movement. The topics covered will be most relevant for climbers who climb between sport 5 to 7b and/or boulder V1-V8.

• The Big 5 principles of climbing movement
• A framework to help make sense of climbing techniques
• Topics covered include: creating stability, generating movement, body positioning, slabs, overhangs, footwork, gripwork, breakdown of specific techniques, route reading and problem solving
• Easy to digest explanations with over 250 images and illustrations
• Put into practice with 77 technique drills, complete with video demonstrations
• Self-assess and build your own technique programme