Face climbing
# Face climbing

Face climbing is a type of climbing where climbers use features and irregularities in the rock such as finger pockets and edges to ascend a vertical rock face. Face climbing is contrasted with crack climbing. Face climbing is less reliant upon technique than crack climbing, but instead relies more upon body position.

## Techniques

Holds can be used in a variety of ways by your feet and hands as you move up the rock

### Manteling

The mantel is a specific use of down-pressure technique. Pushing down with your hands you allow your feet to reach the same hold your hands are on.

### Stemming

Stemming is a counterforce technique where you support yourself between two spots by pressing in opposite directions.

### Undercling

A hold that requires your palms to face upwards instead of downwards. Your arms will pull while your feet push.

