I couldn't agree with you more, Matt. The key is to have it in mind to always look at the wall behind you for an option, and not just get stuck looking at the next hold.
That's an awful way to find out about stemming 😶 I'm really glad you figured out this powerful technique though. It's definitely one of my favourites. - Dave
Stemming is my go to technique for getting past long reaches in any kind of corner. Keep practicing and keep staying kind! - Dave
Dave has great advice in and out of the gym. He’s a amazing coach!
Super fan here!
Stemming is a game changer! There are so many ways to use the wall if you are creative enough.
I couldn't agree with you more, Matt. The key is to have it in mind to always look at the wall behind you for an option, and not just get stuck looking at the next hold.
It's a good thing I've been doing my "Matty P Special" stretches... haha!
I did this all the time without knowing the name. Until a route at my gym specifically said "no stemming" :(
That's an awful way to find out about stemming 😶
I'm really glad you figured out this powerful technique though. It's definitely one of my favourites.
- Dave