My Morning Bouldering Routine 🌞

[@murkyandmiso4912]

I know it is probably embarrassing but seeing you struggle on certain climbs and being confidents enough to share is very encouraging. As a beginner climber, sometimes I get anxiety about even touching the wall because I feel super weak when I can’t make it up the v1 or v2.

[@JosephStringCheesePersonal]

Murky and Miso honestly this is a totally normal thing! I’ve been climbing for almost 2 years and there are still moments that I feel like this. However I have made some amazing new friends at my gym because I failed a climb. Climbing in my opinion is one of the most supportive sports and most people are extremely friendly. (Can’t say all people because there are a few odd ones out there) Failing a climb usually sparks conversation about beta or even what grading your in. If that still seems a little out there try climbing with a few friends or get some friends to join yah! It especially helps if they are in the same grade as you because you can encourage each other as you climb higher and higher grades. Just a thought 😁

[@YnseSchaap]

I've been climbing for 25 years and that feeling really never goes away completely so don't worry about it too much 😁

[@RipleyStroud]

I love that you showed a less-than-perfect session!! I think it's so important to see the process and the falls that come with projecting routes. Kudos to you!!

[@sophiadelmonte9854]

Your videos are such a breath of fresh air as a female climber. I feel I can relate to your triumphs and struggles in climbing ten fold. So happy to have found your page!

[@Shortened2Max]

Jenn, I love your content. It’s the maximum level of chill.

[@izziedinsdale6584]

this is so refreshing to see. i love how you've kept in failed attempts and progress. i'm kinda sick of seeing videos of people doing it "first time" every time. but this is really great! thanks x

[@AynBernos]

Your vlogging style reminds me of Ashley aka Bestdressed, but a way more athletic version. 😅 I love her, this is a compliment. ❤️❤️❤️ New sub!

[@Tobyzguy]

I see it!

[@wiktoriagierlik3288]

same here!

[@mayaloza2140]

your climbing videos are so comforting & motivating for me! bouldering feels like such a male dominated discipline in climbing & i tend to find myself being the only women bouldering at my gym 9/10 of the times i go my gym (which is daily) so i just really appreciate seeing other women climb so much ! :) idk if you are still climbing but i miss when you used to post & hope you are still crushing!

[@cali4806]

Man having a gym that opens that early and really close to your place is so good to have. Wish i could train like that as well

[@JenEFur]

It’s so interesting to see how other people start their day. Unfortunately I can’t go climbing in the morning, because my gym opens at 2pm on weekdays and 11 on weekends. I’m working nearly 12hr days right now and the small climbing gym gets super packed at around 19-20. bummer! But at least it’ll help with my performance anxiety:D your gym is so cool I love that you even have a threadmill

[@JenniferLangen]

wow, you work such long hours! and that's unfortunate that your gym opens so late :~( yeah, i'm pretty lucky that my gym has areas for treadmills and weights!

[@samalmo-milkin161]

Jen E. Fur what gym do you go to?

[@JenEFur]

Sam Almo-Milkin in Germany ;)

[@Cranberrycheesecake1]

I feel you. Would love it if the gym was a bit more empty, still not over my performance anxiety unfortunately

[@esler1209]

When you first started to talk I thought you were about to spit some mad bars

[@JenniferLangen]

AHAHAHAHAH my next voiceover will be done exclusively as a freestyle rap

[@jonathannewman1251]

Since my gym Opens at 7 AM on the weekdays I usually get Up at 6 To send boulders in a unique way Put on leggings An ironic tee Normal human activities Got my bangs And my Myro Face washing? Bitch please Carbs in the AM Spit bars in the PM Rye bread is for top ropers Team twist and tuck If you disagree I'll hurt you like a sloper Miso's sick My rhymes are quick I'm about to solve some problems I don't do slabs Overgripping's bad Cardio makes me blossom

[@nevenclips]

@@jonathannewman1251 cringe dude

[@crab6084]

@@nevenclips shut up

[@nevenclips]

@@crab6084 cringe dude

[@joephillips2838]

ur technique and strength has improved so much in a short time! just wanted to say i really enjoy your vidz. ur content is so well edited, plus ur gym looks fun as heck. it's v. cool to watch u progress as a climber and i always peruse ur vids with my morning cuppa - well done all round 10/10 would view again

[@carlosdumbratzen6332]

Please continue using the Oof

[@JenniferLangen]

LOL I'M GLAD someone noticed that!!

[@TIO540S1]

Jenn Sends Ha, it looks like everybody noticed it, judging by the likes (including mine).

[@mattcanoy5353]

The bit about running in the morning reducing panic attacks 👍

[@JessTK22]

Not to be a gym bro, but DAYUM JENN UR LATS AND ARMS ARE KILLING IT

[@JenniferLangen]

OMFG THANK U JESS HAHAHA

[@semmtexx]

Jess T BRUUUUUUHHHHHH

[@sufficiently_damp6227]

I'm a beginner and my new bouldering gym really likes sit/low starts for anything above absolute entry level (yellow in Aus). This video made me a little less nervous about going back today.

[@mandor955]

i always dig the chill vibes and music of your climbing vlogs also, best of luck with your grad school apps!

[@JenniferLangen]

ahh thanks so much!! :-D

[@courtclimbs]

Right?! the best music!

[@alexandrakershner4463]

JUST getting into climbing and cannot stop watching all your vids dude, so chill, so reassuring

[@TSANOOvlogs]

Watched this while making breakfast. Such a cute, pleasing and fun start of my day!

[@aries_9130]

When you did that blue V5 I was nearly screaming "PUT YOUR RIGHT FOOT UP" at the screen :D - and yes, I get suuuper sweaty when climbing, too. Like.. I do 3 or 4 easy boulders for warm up and I'm already panting and sweaty.

[@TheValinov]

"sweat, is weakness, that leaves the body." always remember

[@RachelAnn]

Oh to be a morning climber! So nice to have more space to yourself.

[@priyasoundararajan8704]

Love the chill vibes in this video. So relaxing.

[@theloadedpun]

the waking up portion made me feel a lil more hopeful and inspired to start my day thank u jenn!!!!

[@jemellee]

only discovering your channel now as im getting into climbing. hope i get to see more vids in the future!

[@lillilly3081]

Thanks for your videos! Love your editing, so relaxing. It's like bouldering is meeting ASMR somehow !

[@HaleyMorganB]

I really appreciate you documenting your progress through the lower grades (though v5 is still quite a feat!), thanks for sharing :)

[@Th3Nguyen]

Woo always looking forward to your vids Jenn, you're so inspirational! For that pink V5, I think bringing your heel closer to you would help you rock over your weight to mantle up

[@qwaszxlll]

It's always so weird and fun to see a vlog at my gym! Loved the editing!

[@laure189]

I love your personality. They make your videos very special to me :) thank you for posting them!

[@Brokenluggage]

I really love this. The commentary and editing are excellent. I like that you share your routines for how your gym sessions go. It's wholesome and so is your taste in background music. Got a sub outta me. You'll get those 5s soon!

[@greenie62]

Running/exercise helps with my (rather gnarly at times)anxiety as well. For me, every morning is a fresh start/battle. So I dig/get it!

[@lterego]

Hey Jenn! Fun watching your video as always. Some beta tips (maybe): for the pink V5 try to mantle more on the right side, rather than in the middle, so that your heel ends up in the lowest/outermost point (middle) and your hands more on the right. Also what Th3Nguyen said. For the blue V5, bringing your right foot up is easier if you have your left more under you, on the two start holds rather than on the foothold on the left - left hip into the wall rather than flat on froggy style.

[@patrickrod9637]

To add to this for the pink V5 with the mantle, turn your right hand out and put it higher to help push you up and over with the hips!

[@christinapersson911]

MY GOD! The gym ball thing you did, the one when you where on your back. I'm trying that next time at the gym. I've been struggling with the dead bug exercise (is that what it's called in english?). Using a gym ball is brilliant, even though I imagine it being tough! And yes, since I'm the sweatiest girl in the world I always get sweaty when bouldering. Super cute video as always

[@JenniferLangen]

YES glad i'm not the only one!! and yes, i love that dead bug exercise! i actually got the idea from heyclaire on instagram - she has a story highlight on her page where she links different exercises. they're always super unique and look fun!

[@totallyfake2852]

The first ab exercise with the yoga ball is awesome. I need to try that

[@ZoraZoldier]

Hey, thanks for the cool core exercises with the yoga ball :D I really need to train some core (I'm sooo weak, but it's just not as fun as training arms ^^') I'll try these out next time! And good luck with applications, kick butt!

[@JenniferLangen]

i agree!! check out heyclaire on instagram, that's where i get a lot of my bodyweight exercises since i get SO BORED exercising in any form other than climbing :-D and thanks so much!!

[@jimklm3560]

I think that in the pink V5 you could place the heel a bit to the left and when you take the crimp with your left move and lift your body above the heel. Also, while doing this try to pull with your left and push with your right part of your palm the volume. Hopefully this beta will help.

[@mcendreda]

Super chill and relaxing. Also +1 for the Hellen Jo sticker on your laptop!

[@JenniferLangen]

YES I LOVE HER i got the sticker at one of her art shows in LA!!!

[@Luxx0002]

Always love your videos, you're self-commenting and general tone always make me smile! P.s. What's miso paste?

[@JenniferLangen]

aww thank you so much!! and miso paste is like a... fermented soy product? hard to explain but if you've ever had miso soup at a japanese restaurant, that's where the taste comes from! it's really salty and umami, very yum

[@Luxx0002]

@@JenniferLangen sounds like I should Def try some of this miso goodness, guess I've to visit the local Japanese grocery and Google recipes.

[@HimanXK]

Check out It's Alive with Brad Leone for miso goodness

[@howtogibbon2109]

morning bouldering really steals energy for the rest of the day

[@jeannette2735]

Ugh your video aesthetic makes my day better!

[@JenniferLangen]

ahh thank you so much!! glad your day is better now :D

[@David-go4ot]

love your editing and music choices! also brushing works great for greasy holds :P

[@rebeccamcclure2159]

I just found your channel! Love it! You give such good advice for people like me who are just starting out. :)

[@TJl919]

Potential beta for the pink, try turning your right hand into a mantle when you swing over it, so you can push off of it as well as pull with your left :) - Some Scottish climber

[@caitlyntowie932]

soo im late to the game but with that pink V5, maybe try opening up your hips by facing the foot that your heel hooking with outwards? I find this helps me :) your climbing is amazing btw

[@cogitodubitoamo]

not as if I could do it, I'm pretty shit at hip opening, but yeah, that was my first thought, too. if you let your forefoot 'hang', you get a lower foot position. and the lower foot position you have, the easier it is to transfer weight onto it. also, as your mass centre gets lower, your upper arms will get somewhat releived

[@eenhoornlover112]

aaah i love how chill you are.

[@jahred4201]

for beta on the pink one i would say when you put your left foot on the big on and gred the small hold try to move you leftt foot more towards the middle of the big one at the edge

[@brendeneum9309]

What I did for that pink V5: Don't wanna be a beta sprayer, so I'll put it way below... Before pulling yourself up and over the big pink thing (bpt), move your hands further right so they're on the slanted portion of bpt. Position your left heel at the lowest point on top of bpt. Then pulling up and over shouldnt be as strenuous. This position reduces the amount you need to pull once you grab that small pink thing above bpt. 👍

[@JenniferLangen]

wooooah hey brenden thanks for the tip!! i like how you gave some reasoning re: your body positioning, i'll give it a go next time i'm in lab! :~) see ya around!

[@xtianeroc]

have you ever crossed paths with Osvaldo of RockEntry? I feel like you climb in the same gym, maybe? You guys should totally do a collab :D

[@JenniferLangen]

i have!! he is probably one of the friendliest guys i've ever met. we've chatted before about doing a collab... stay tuned????!!

[@Tokahfang]

@@JenniferLangen Please do!

[@panicbuildgod]

@@JenniferLangen that would make a great video!!

[@bios546]

watching this video to warmup... Ugh, this cloudy morning in Bangalore 🤦‍♂️ makes me wanna sleep though. Btw, your videos are quite creative.

[@manuelester3035]

Fun video Jenn, love the dedication of doing early morning sessions! I find I am much more productive work wise in the morning, so I usually start my work day early and climb after! A little piece of friendly advice: try to avoid full crimping so much. Working on your open hand and half crimp strength will make you much stronger on all sorts of holds in the long run, and drastically reduce your chance of one of those nasty pulley injuries! Looking strong, keep up the training!

[@evab.6948]

Lavera

[@waynelin6238]

HiJenn, love your videos. Could I ask how long the whole session takes? I'm a grad student and am still figuring out how to incorporate good climbing seshes into my week: together with warmup, core exercises etc. it can take quite long. Also gyms here don't open at 7am (not that I'm ever awake at that time! :P)

[@JenniferLangen]

the whole session is around 1.5 hours! not too long but YES, very important to have that schedule down as a grad student with limited time.

[@David-ud9ju]

That has to be the most mellenial morning routine I've even seen.

[@haleymarie9618]

David “mellenial” lol ok david

[@guillaume636]

Nice video and I love its soundtracks as always. In climb, sweating is often related to fear. Try and repeat your sends, you might get confidence enough. Also, on such said repeats, try to be as graceful as possible, with alternative betas. It might help your technique. For example, at 2’49, your left foot is obviously too high. Change your feet or use the wall if it is textured. But that’s just minor details, I find your climbing technique quite good.

[@jaelikesjackalopes]

I always get sweaty when I climb bc it’s a workout. I don’t get why it would be weird to sweat.

[@christopherwaller2798]

My local wall opens at 8am which means I can't fit anything in before work, and also I'm not a morning person. As for what I wear at work, a jeans and t-shirt was acceptable even before I moved to perpetual home working...

[@dizi17]

Great Vid! How long is your morning climbing session usually?

[@rescueropes]

Nice video, how are you finding all the editing!? Im struggling to get it done without it taking ages!

[@patrickfitzgerald6073]

I sometimes get sweaty climbing and I find it's helpful to grab a few big hand fulls of chalk and put them all over myself.

[@alteredartistfx]

Team twist and tuck!!!✊🏻

[@heyiamilse]

Ah it would be awesome to have a boulder gym which opens early😍. I loved watching! Could you maybe put the long texts longer in the screen or speak some out loud (like in the end with the product you used). I have to pause the video when I want to read the longer texts. Thanks so much!

[@laurasironi7332]

Love the video and the tips Jenn! Did you get new climbing shoes? How do you like them?

[@JenniferLangen]

thanks so much!! and i did, i'm currently trying out the scarpa instinct lv, but i currently prefer the la sportiva solution because they suit my narrow feet much more! these are still lovely shoes though :~)

[@Justbirdperson]

whats ur normal shoe size and wich size do you wear for those carpas?? I was thinking about buying m but I cant find m locally so i have to order wich means i cant fit them. I hoped that maybe your intake on what you do will help me choose the correct size :) (I dont want them to be super pro fit, but more a comfy fit)

[@ellacardona8243]

I have the same climbing shoes as you..there AWESOME I love them soo much!

[@SpiritAnimalGO]

Your shoulders are high. Pull them back when you climb, engage the scapula and lower back, pull hips closer to the wall, and press your power through your glutes and big toe. For the big hold, your goal is to get your knee over your toe. Then you can stand on it and move up. You are strong. You just need the climbers mind. You will develop in time. Great video. I much enjoy your music choices. Cheers :(

[@SpiritAnimalGO]

:)*

[@JenniferLangen]

thanks so much for the detailed beta! i often times hear myself saying "i'm not strong enough!!" but i know that climbing is much more complicated than that, and i need to give myself time to learn technique and body awareness. :D

[@BananaHammyForYou]

For that pink route I think I'd want to be on the left side, grab crimp with the right hand. Then I'd try rocking over a heel with the left foot smearing down below the giant hold. My beta rarely pans out though. btw that hold is why I clicked the video it looks great.

[@bicarbon8]

So jealous of the opening hours at your gym... The ones here in Dublin don't open until noon so the best I can do is a lunchtime climb

[@MellMenzo]

Needs a dedicated video playing the bass :)

[@lucyinthesky9479]

New to your channel & really enjoyed this video. Also, Lavera is a great brand!

[@Charlie-jj9qj]

I really enjoyed watching this one!

[@acep8355]

Cool channel, subbed keep up the good work :)

[@coasterb1]

I usually sweat while climbing. I feel like I should wake up earlier to get some exercise in. My wall is at a small college and doesn't have a lot of open hours.

[@JenniferLangen]

ahh what a bummer :/ that seems to be a common problem in some of the comments of this video. i'm very lucky to live in a big city where some gyms are even open at 6AM! though i doubt i could ever go that early...

[@situpeutparlemoi]

I really wish my gym was open early hours. I find it much easier and more rewarding to do big physical things first thing in the morning.

[@yechando]

Hi Jenn! How long are your morning climbing sessions?

[@JenniferLangen]

hey!! they're usually around 1.5 hours, since i have to go to work sometime between 9-10 :~)

[@hagartsesarsky9233]

hey! you got new shoes, i had the regular version of the scarpa instinct vs (not lv), while they were nice but the rubber lasted about 7 month and they got pretty stinky. how do you find them?

[@JenniferLangen]

i've only worn them a couple of times, but honestly, i prefer the shape of the solutions better for my feet. they're still pretty sweet shoes! and yeah, synthetic shoes tend to get stinkier than leather ones :-//

[@LivingLikeLu]

What climbing gym do you go to Jenn?

[@richardalvarez6768]

Hey that’s the same gym I go to! I just got my membership this month.

[@sabinaclimbs]

wow that’s some *A1* footwork

[@funkkern8512]

thinking about going on a small anabolic cycle of steroids so i can simply punch through the rocks and create my own holds, is this viable or do you think i’d cause too much damage?

[@yomi7105]

I think the blue V5 would have been easier with a palm down the big round hold, gives more stability than moving your foot quickly

[@JenniferLangen]

i'll be sure to try that next time!

[@eelobear]

Everyone's favorite climbing girlfriend

[@iamlanceharris]

cool editing x/ yeah i get like super soaker sweaty

[@777tinkerbellgurl]

This might be an odd question, but what do you wear under your leggings to prevent panty lines from showing...if anything lol I’m currently wearing dry-fit shorts over my leggings due to this dilemma😬

[@JenniferLangen]

OMG but honestly, the dry-fit shorts over leggings is such a look... I find that a seamless thong situation is what works best, but honestly, a lot of times i just go full panty line bc my underwear need not be a secret to the world LOL

[@moisefpsound]

Después de ver todo el video te admiré mucho por mostrar tanto tu honestidad, hace poco me operaron las caderas y cuando me recupere volveré a escalar y subir material a mi ig JardoFardo... 9:16

[@qwerfy34567894749]

Love the tv girl lol

[@felix3821]

Some part of your bouldering wall seems quite high, it looks like great fun and a bit scary xD

[@asada33]

Your gym has some sweet holds!

[@JenniferLangen]

they do!! especially those gigantic holds - super versatile and probably lots of fun to set

[@clairedupuy3992]

Hi! If I could give you some advices : - You should try to read the problemes before climbing it (for the blue boulder for exemples, it would save you 3 tries ;) ) - I think it is the time for you to try harder boulder -> really find something that you do not even understand and just try to do one moov in a way to go out your confort zone (truly) - Finally I learned that stretching just after or just before exercising is not really good for the muscles (I am studying sport in France) so I would recommend you to wait 24h before or after your session! 💪💪 Don’t stop training, you are doing good job! (If you are interesting for more advices 😋 @ann3.clair3 , I am training for bouldering comp like... a lot 😅)

[@hannaschoon9855]

Can we switch morning routines please? I have to be at school at 8 in the morning 5 days a week : (

[@JenniferLangen]

OMG i honestly would, sometimes i miss going to school. but then i remember my days as a student and think hmmm, maybe not! good luck in school, sorry to hear that you don't get to have a very relaxing morning routine :-(

[@hannaschoon9855]

@@JenniferLangen Thank you! Luckily I can go climbing on Saturdays! : )

[@gaboras5173]

💚👽

[@nesterkyn]

7am sesh? I can't even properly grip stuff until noon lol

[@aligrace5637]

Lmaooo I love your commentary

[@hobbitilius]

Am I getting something wrong here or are your parent/s German? If so, super rad, you should come climb here one day. Viele Grüße

[@JenniferLangen]

my dad is german :~) he immigrated to the states after Uni. i actually have climbed in the 2T Boulder/Kletterhalle in Lindlar, which is very close to where my dad grew up. going back in April!

[@berniechoy5482]

I want a climbing gym that opens at 7 am!!

[@Lazerecho]

Supa chill.

[@lunariaflora]

bruh i got rly sweaty just watching this video

[@lunariaflora]

also i appreciate u blurring stranger's faces:)

[@TheSkepticSkwerl]

I'm a xennial. And I'm totally team twist and tuck.

[@bendiks1987]

Slapping the bass in the evenings?

[@mototayp]

At least you do treadmill and do some ab workouts. I do 0 training and just boulder for fun!

[@xalejisx]

I feel like I am the only person who sweats while climbing at my gym. I could NEVER wear leggings like the ones you have in this video, my butt sweat would be so embarrassing. I still haven't figured out what to wear climbing because of the embarrassing sweat stains :(

[@esler1209]

AleD loose black polyester joggers or shorts. Works like a charm 😄

[@JenniferLangen]

LOL YOU CAN SEE my butt sweat when i get on the treadmill!! don't worry, i get that too!! totally normal! but i also really like wearing a looser pant with good movement in the hip area, like the rectrek ones from outdoor voices! i rly like those for climbing

[@hobbitilius]

While I understand your embarrassment at sweat-stains in the butt area, I see it all the time at my gym and never give it a second thought, neither does anyone I know. Climbing is excercise and almost everyone sweats while excercising. Alternatively, black trousers and/or more moisturewicking underwear can help hide sweat. Also just in case: In my experience, sweat-stains can show up just as much on looser trousers, having a lower cotton percentage in the fabric is way more important than fit.

[@xalejisx]

@@JenniferLangen I'm going to look those up!

[@xalejisx]

@@esler1209 do you have any specific recs?

[@moisefpsound]

0:16 you play the bass???!?!?! suki