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Downclimbing: Once you reach the top of a route, on top rope, try to downclimb it. Instead of lowering, have your belayer feed out slack as you reverse the route. This will double the time you’re on the wall. It will force you to focus on the route as you climb up, to be sure you’re efficient on the way down. It will seem odd at first and you likely won’t find any f low. You will overgrip, but work on your footwork to lessen the pump. Amazingly, your lowering strength is stronger than your pulling strength, so you will perfect how to save energy and position your weight. The better your footwork gets, the easier downclimbing will be.