The Best Way to Heel Hook? Probably Not How You Currently Do It.
An op-ed from a climber aspiring to master the heel hook as he lose power with age
Heel Hooking
Heel Hooking
Five Tips For Better Heel Hooking
Heel hooks help you reach farther, use less energy, get your body over the lips of roofs or around corners, or simply keep your hips closer to the wall.
Learn the Secrets Of Heel Hooks (For Beginners To Intermediates)
Heel hooking is a critical skill that you must master to realize your ultimate potential on the rock. Pro climbing coach Neil Gresham's nine tips will get you there.
Don’t tear that hammy! Prep for heel hooks with these three exercises
The heel hook is a common and very necessary move in climbing, especially on overhanging rock. But it's also the source of much woe, from hamstring tears to knee injuries. Do these three simple exercises every week to prep for heel hooking and prevent injury to your legs.