I started climbing, and consider it the most practical exercise:
It's less boring than regular gyms, so requires less will power - climbs are actually puzzles, hence there is an intellectual effort in technique. It also helps gauge progress wrt difficulty levels.
It also requires less willpower to push yourself, due to the innate fear of falling.
It strengthens the chest and arms, which is what most men want, cosmetically.
It's strengthens the arms and hands, so (IMHO) is more practical day-to-day, since I think humans use their hands a lot more, ever since the advent of tools.
It doesn't take too much time - you very quickly run out of strength, so there is not as much second-guessing yourself wrt how long you can continue.
It's a community sport. It's best to take rests, during which time you can watch others climb, and compete for progress.
It's less boring than regular gyms, so requires less will power - climbs are actually puzzles, hence there is an intellectual effort in technique. It also helps gauge progress wrt difficulty levels.
It also requires less willpower to push yourself, due to the innate fear of falling.
It strengthens the chest and arms, which is what most men want, cosmetically.
It's strengthens the arms and hands, so (IMHO) is more practical day-to-day, since I think humans use their hands a lot more, ever since the advent of tools.
It doesn't take too much time - you very quickly run out of strength, so there is not as much second-guessing yourself wrt how long you can continue.
It's a community sport. It's best to take rests, during which time you can watch others climb, and compete for progress.