6 ways to fix an arm pump in climbing | Doctor explains

The arm pump is known to all climbers as fatigue and pain in the forearm after climbing for too long. It's caused by a vicious cycle of increased swelling and decreased blood flow to the muscles in the forearm. In this video we'll discuss the physiology behind it and 6 ways to fight the pump and get back to climbing as soon as possible.

Big thanks to Spencer West, a physical therapy student from Virginia US, for the help with this script and the one for the next video!

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