Pure manteling requires a combination of pressing power and shoulder and leg flexibility. By working out the pressing muscles, mantels help keep one's arm muscles balanced, thus minimizing joint injuries. Footwork One way to look absurdly powerful is to employ good footwork. More weight on your feet means less on your arms. To keep this section as simple and clear as possible, I'll make just two points.
Friction is a product of rock texture and force.
Feet stick better, no matter what the surface, the more you weight them. Avoid the common mistake of looking away from your foothold an instant before stepping on it. Fix your eyes on that hold until you've placed your foot exactly where you want it. On popular problems the holds are often caked with chalk, making them harder to grasp. To clean holds, use a nylon-bristled brush.