Rope Climb

Rope climbs appear in Spartan, Tough Mudder, and most OCR events. Footlock technique converts the climb from grip-only to leg-driven.

Common Mistakes

  • • Climbing arms-only and gassing the grip
  • • Inconsistent footlock that releases between pulls
  • • Looking up and arching the lower back

Training Focus

  • • S-hook or J-hook footlock drills
  • • Single-rope endurance sets
  • • Grip pinch and crush strength

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