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Best books to learn Bouldering & sport climbing, in order

Climbing beginners over-rely on strength, so read movement and safety before training hard. Start with footwork, body position, and the safety systems, then movement technique and reading a route, then targeted strength and the mental game. Learn to climb with your legs and trust your feet first; the fingerboard and the send come later, once good movement means you're not just muscling every hold.

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How should I approach learning bouldering & sport climbing?
Climbing beginners over-rely on strength, so read movement and safety before training hard. Start with footwork, body position, and the safety systems, then movement technique and reading a route, then targeted strength and the mental game. Learn to climb with your legs and trust your feet first; the fingerboard and the send come later, once good movement means you're not just muscling every hold.
What's a good book to start bouldering & sport climbing with?
A strong starting point is The self-coached climber by Dan Hague. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after bouldering & sport climbing?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Crossword & puzzle solving, Badminton, Squash.

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