@connectiveclimbing: Smearing can be a useful technique even for a new climber! My gym has lots of volumes which can lead to situations like this V1/2. We covered these tips in a recent video but I wanted to highlight them again. - Drop your heels by hinging at your ankles. This gives you a more solid posture and angle. - Soft shoes help, but keep the pressure constant, and don’t just use your big toe (like you do on small holds) - Increase the surface contact of your shoe and climb with confidence! - Think about how to have the most stable position while you move through the volumes #smearing #climbingtechnique #newclimber

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