Metolius Rock Rings

A while ago I mentioned that I was trying something new in rock climbing. I am fairly busy with work and day-to-day annoyances and so am not able to get to the climbing gym as often as I would like. I needed another way to practice for when I can’t get to the gym and a way to build my endurance so that I don’t look like a complete goober when I do get there. After searching around on the internet I came across these…

….the Metolius Rock Rings. I have thoroughly enjoyed using these since I got them. I hung them from the ceiling in my shed out back and went to town. They have several different holds that you can do including a jug, deep incut 4 finger pocket, 4 finger flat edge and a 3 finger pocket. They also come with a training guide that seems pretty solid.  It took me about a week or two to build up enough strength just to do the first few exercises correctly.  It will take me quite a bit longer to get through the whole routine, but I am looking forward to the challenge!  I’ll let you know how I do the next time I’m at the gym.