The Adorable Reason Kids Are So Good At Rock Climbing
By Meghan Allsopp
Published on March 18, 2026.
A viral video by dad Jacob, under the name Appamove, demonstrates that kids are so good at rock climbing that they can easily climb. The video shows close-ups of his son's hands grabbing all types of holds, including jugs, slopers, crimps, pinches, and pockets. These jugs are particularly popular as they are easy to grip and offer helpful spots to adjust your body position for the next move. A recent trending reel from Jacob has been viewed over 3 million times and counting. Other reasons for kids' success include their ability to complete a route on the first try and their willingness to live up to the challenge of climbing. Climbing also changes the difficulty of climbing due to body composition and difficulty of avoiding difficult moves.
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