Killer Rock Climbing Technique #2 - know your route beforehand
Most people do not put much thought into this technique for rock climbing but it is important.
The human brain is a goal setting mechanism. The way it sets goals is by creating a mental picture of the outcome desired. As you are perform your task towards attaining this goal your mind constantly refers to that mental picture so it knows what to do next. It is call psycho cybernetics. This applies to everything humans do not just the activity of rock climbing.
With this rock climbing technique what you want to do is get a clear visual of the route you are going to take in your climb. Know what the end point is. Then, in a connect the dots sort of fashion, plan out key points along the route that take you from start to finish.
As you climb your brain will constantly refer to this mind map.All this is going on at an unconcious level but it is a rock climbing technique that has a huge impact on your energy level, strength, and endurance during and at the end of your climb.
Each single technique on its own won't make a huge difference but by combining and adhering to most or all 10 rock climbing techniques it will have HUGE impact on your power and endurance as a rock climbing. By applying these 10 techniques you could effectively be able to climb 2 or more grades harder instantly