Hey Bo -
At the gym work on pull ups and core body strength. Remember though that the legs give you most of the lift particularly for beginner climbers. If you have an indoor climbing center near you I would recommend checking them out. Sometimes they have beginner courses that will teach you safety stuff and basic moving on the wall.
My first climbing was done with the local parks and recreation department. I was getting ready for my first adventure race and the course included both some indoor, knot tying drills and then we went camping at a local climbing area in the Ozarks (Sam's Throne). It was a great experience. I highly recommend getting into it but get some training from knowledgeable people.
Joe
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