How Do You Do The Egyptian Climbing Technique?
The drop knee, the rock-over, the Lollotte–the Egyptian climbing technique is known by many names but is essentially when the body finds itself in a position where one knee is lowered while the other is not, one arm is upturned while the other is not. The climber’s body is ultimately lessening arm tension while using a side or horizontal grip. Twist your body to the left so that your left side is pressed against the rocks with your outer arm in front of you and your inner arm (the arm pressed against the rock) behind you. The left side of your hips should be pushed into the rocky incline. This posture will create body tension which will translate into power and strength to boost you up the incline. Grip on to the side of the incline with your left arm lower than the right. The right arm is placed out and up. The left side of your hips should remain pushed into the rocky incline. You should be stretching and reaching with your right arm, your hand grasping for a high positioned grip. P
