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20 Tips Every New Gym Climber Should Know

From chalk use and shoe selection to failure and washing hands

Magnus Midtbø is one of the world’s top climbers with multiple 5.15 sends and podium finishes at comps. In this video, he breaks down 20 tips that ever climber should know.

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Tips from Magnus

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