Should i start rock climbing reddit 3M subscribers in the climbing community. Im fairly new to climbing and want maximum improvement and muscle growth. The way you do it - is you to go and do what this fire inside of you is burning for. For the on-sight comps, the grades felt around v8-9 as well since the goal was to flash. Read the wiki before you ask questions Stuff you might like to check out: History of the Weekly Bouldering Advice Thread Bouldering Grade Guide Climbing Reddits /r/climbing /r To learn basic climbing terms before you get started, check out our Rock Climbing Glossary. 10 routes on toprope at the gym, learn to sport climb -> Once competent at lead climbing and belaying sport routes, learn to single pitch trad climb -> Once competent at single pitch trad climbing and anchor building, begin climbing easy multipitch routes Maybe do some training that include climbing but as for training on hangboards or power on a pull up bar etc. Follow what you enjoy, not just bigger higher mountains (unless that's what you enjoy). Yeah. Maybe you've seen pictures of climbers hanging from ropes hundreds of feet above the ground. If you train consistently soreness should be minimal. kznyqbebgywlqswrrmkjgoojjowdcxbhmvxatphsbkedxqpkqwzowlbrwmwpuaerwbjbgcbramwhsygriut