# Antagonist Exercises For Climbing... https://www.climbing.com/skills/antagonist-workouts-for-climbers-improve-performance-and-prevent-injury/ ## About antagonist exercises... Antagonist muscles oppose the muscles that you primarily use to climb. They create movement in the opposite direction. Weak antagonist muscles can leave you highly susceptible to overuse injury. Strengthening your antagonist muscles daily balances your body and can decrease the likelihood of getting hurt. Exercises such as rowing, triceps presses, and wrist and finger extensions help develop your antagonist muscles for climbing.