In The Rock Climber's Training Manual, the Anderson brothers recommend that climbers be generally fit, with 10 percent body fat for men and 20 percent for women. At 5'7” and 158 pounds, the upper end of a healthy BMI, I'd need to drop 28 pounds, or roughly 18 percent of my body weight, to get close to a 20 BMI.
What body type is best for climbing
Most climbing styles: Lean, long limbs, flexible, better than average muscular endurance, much better than average grip strength. Bouldering: Shorter, often stockier builds focusing on power and explosive movements. In general I would compare the climber's physique to a swimmers, except leaner.
Do you need to be strong to be a climber
You don't need a strong upper body to rock climb, but you will find, in developing your technique, you will gain upper body strength if you continue to climb. So you don't need it, but you'll get it.
Is being lighter better for climbing
Different weights, same power output
The lighter rider is faster because he has a higher power-to-weight ratio — that is, for every kilogram of bodyweight he has to haul up the hill, he's producing more power.
What is the easiest climber to grow
Does weight matter in climbing
How do climbers get so strong
Why are climbers not muscular
Do climbers need strong legs
How do you get a climber body
What is the lifespan of a climber
Do climbers live longer
How do I strengthen my body for climbing
At what age do climbers peak
What problems do climbers face