Alex Johnson, a decorated professional rock climber with two World Cup gold medals and two silvers, continues to reach new heights both on and off the wall. Known for her grit and determination, Johnson frequently shares her climbing sessions and training routines on Instagram, inspiring her followers to push their limits. Recently, she posted a video of herself completing an impressive climb with the caption, “Wrapped this one up with a bow…tie 🎀 Columbian Bowtie V12/8A+ Team sesh w/ @sera_gearhart (& Sunny).”
She Does Pull-Ups
In order to be a successful climber, Johnson has to have a strong upper body. One thing she does to ensure this is pull-ups. She shared this video on Instagram of herself doing them. Johnson captioned the post, “The time is NOW to start training for fall and winter projects. Be ready for the season when the send temps hit. I have a few openings for coaching and training programs. 9, 12, and 18 week plans available now. DM or head to delphiclimbing.com. Limited spots!”
She Pushes Herself
Johnson makes sure to push herself when she climbs. She shared this post on Instagram of one of her climbs. Johnson captioned the post, “Social Distortion / Blood Meridian V12/13. Unlocking 🔓🧠. This means a lot as my hardest climb back, proving to myself I can climb at this level again. I kept comparing myself to the old me but I’m done looking backwards. Only forwards now.”
She Swims
Johnson spends a lot of time outside. One thing she likes to do to keep herself in shape is going swimming. Johnson shared this post on Instagram of herself enjoying a vacation in Costa Rica. In it, she is seen swimming in a waterfall. Johnson captioned the post, “Swung into the new year with my mom in Costa Rica 🐒🌿🌺A very not dry start to Dry January 💦🙃🍻 Thank you @athleticbrewing for the Round of Cheers!!”
She Does Planks
One exercise that Johnson likes to do to keep herself in shape is planks. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself doing planks in her garage with her dog. Johnson captioned the post, “Garage grind solo ➡️ vs garage grind w/ my bff. Fitter than ever and not slowing down.” Allina Health states that planks have a lot of health benefits. “If you want an exercise that engages most of your muscles in one easy step, then you should plank. The plank is a simple, effective bodyweight exercise that strengthens your core, as well as muscles in your upper and lower body. Core muscles, which include your back and abdomen, help you maintain posture and balance as you stand, sit and move throughout the day.”
She Uses Weights
Johnson likes to use weights to workout. One exercise that she does is weighted hangs. She shared these photos on Instagram of herself doing them at the gym. Johnson captioned the post, “I PR’d on my max weighted hangs today. Training with measurable quantifiable results is important to me. I’m the most competitive person I know, so finding out what my absolute max is and then trying to beat it is how I’ve been able to constantly keep pushing forward. 17.5lbs means technically I should be able to hold a one-arm lock-off at 90° with Sunny… (After he loses about another 3/4 of a pound, he’s on his own fitness journey.) But obviously this is happening soon.”
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