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Uncover the secrets of climbing movement

This is a book about how to climb. It’s about the things elite climbers do almost without knowing they’re doing it. 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 book is about you growing into the climber you want to be.

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What climbers are saying

“It’s incredibly applicable, insightful and well researched, and it’s clear that Xian has thought really carefully about what we actually do when we climb, and how best to communicate that to others.”
- Esther Foster, Director of the Women’s Climbing Symposium, see full review

“Rather than sharing tips on how to get stronger and how to climb harder, author Xian Goh concentrates on how to climb better.”
- Natalie Berry, UKClimbing.com Editor, see full review

“Smooth takes a refreshingly non-dogmatic 'principles - led' approach, then breaks down techniques into distinct 'move' and 'stable' phases.”
- John Kettle, Climbing coach and author of bestselling Rock Climbing Technique, see full review

 
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Over 250 images and illustrations

Have a look yourself at these samples pages :)

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Complete with video demonstrations

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1: Principles and Patterns

2: Route Reading


4: The Bread-and-Butter Angle

5: Slabs are Special


6: Feet First

7: Gripwork


9: Lower Body Action

10: The Staggered Stance Problem


11: Upper Body Action

12: Return to Base


 

Do you want to climb smooth?

 

 

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