Rope Climbs for Beginners (4 Simple Steps)

Not sure how to climb a rope safely and efficiently? Check out this video for tips on how to avoid rope burns, find a secure clamp for your feet and how to climb the rope with the least number of pulls possible!

Here’s a breakdown of this video incase you want to skip around;

0:00 Intro
0:36 Step 1 - Come prepared!
2:41 Step 2 - Learn how to climb
5:09 Step 3 - Find your clamp (3 methods)
9:10 Step 4 - Test your clamp
12:33 Get coached by me!

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[twomstone_]

I've been looking at dozens of rope climbing videos and this was by FAR the most helpful. Thank you so much!

[colinlane]

I watched your video last night as I was running an event in Stockholm today called the tough Viking, I didn’t even get a chance to practice with a real rope, but I got to the rope station, tried the clamp with my feet, tried to push and up I went. I amazed myself that I actually climbed the rope but the clamp technique works great! Thanks for the help!

[kevinbheaven]

STEP#3 Find your Clamp
Method#1: Spanish Wrap 05:42
Method#2: The J-Hook 06:28
Method#3: The Stomp 07:17

[AugustA]

Thank you so much! This looks really helpful! I'm rope climbing for a spartan race and haven't practiced as much as I should, so I'm looking forward to trying these out!

[bobzombie]

Great advice. I'm a former Marine and the method we use is great for load bearing but the 'stomp' method is way faster! Really good knowledge on this channel 👍
We all know a coach Chad though don't we....😂

[Don-dsdy]

My gym instructor said the one thing he hasn't seen anyone do was climb the rope...or at least all the way to the top. Gonna make History!

[antonioschioppa]

I tuoi video mi hanno aiutato molto a imparare la salita alla fune per superare una prova concorsuale...Great💪👍

[AGallegos]

All of your videos top tier dude! Keep up the great work!

[shelbythomas]

Very helpful! Definitely can relate now to the 4 steps.

[briangrose]

Any advice on which specific rope type to use? 1.5 inches or 2? Synthetic battle rope or hemp or cotton?

[aljohara]

I’ll go with coach chad’s advice, seems more doable 😂

[djsep]

I prefer the S-Hook or Spanish Wrap myself since it's more stable for me. The only problem I have with any of the technics is what happens when your grip strength is totally shot and can't hang on to the rope long enough to bring your legs up, clamp down and stand? That's what happened to me over the weekend when I did back to back Spartan races.

[valerio]

How thick should the rope be if you have large hands?

[nolancollins]

Hands only may not be the most efficient but it does build a ton of strength. Very common in gymnastics

[luisjaviercamposcubero]

How to go down them, when Im on top, I´m afraid to dont know How to go down safely

[detroitwingsfan]

What if u climb without shoes and when you do the clamp it tears up ur feet

[aprilmichelle]

I tried doing this at Venice Beach barefoot in the sand 😂 made it a 1/3rd-1/2 way. I'll do much better next time

[pardeepsidhu]

Sir, I can't climb the rope. Help me. I can't go on my arms. How will i get strength in arms ??

[charusingh]

has anyone ever told you that you look a hell lot like Johnny Sins?

[loganjackson]

Girls use their legs I'm not getting a rope to use anything but my upper body