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Finger Strength Training for Youth Climbers: Safe Development & Growth Plate Protection

Finger Strength Training for Youth Climbers: Sa...

For young climbers, building finger strength requires special caution —their bones, tendons, and growth plates (epiphyseal plates) are still developing. Improper training can lead to growth plate injuries , which may cause...

Finger Strength Training for Youth Climbers: Sa...

For young climbers, building finger strength requires special caution —their bones, tendons, and growth plates (epiphyseal plates) are still developing. Improper training can lead to growth plate injuries , which may cause...

Finger Strength Training for Female Climbers: Optimizing for Physiology

Finger Strength Training for Female Climbers: O...

Women climbers often face unique challenges in finger strength development due to smaller tendon cross-sections, lower grip mass, and different strength-to-weight ratios compared to male climbers. However, with Targeted training strategies , female...

Finger Strength Training for Female Climbers: O...

Women climbers often face unique challenges in finger strength development due to smaller tendon cross-sections, lower grip mass, and different strength-to-weight ratios compared to male climbers. However, with Targeted training strategies , female...

No-Equipment Finger Strength: Home & Travel Workouts for Climbers

No-Equipment Finger Strength: Home & Travel...

When you can't access a hangboard or climbing gym, your finger strength doesn't have to suffer. With improvised home exercises , you can maintain—and even improve—your grip power using everyday objects....

No-Equipment Finger Strength: Home & Travel...

When you can't access a hangboard or climbing gym, your finger strength doesn't have to suffer. With improvised home exercises , you can maintain—and even improve—your grip power using everyday objects....

The Silent Killer of Finger Training: Preventing & Rehabilitating Joint Pain

The Silent Killer of Finger Training: Preventin...

Finger joint pain is one of the most common—yet often ignored—issues among climbers. Left untreated, it can develop into chronic conditions like synovitis, pulley strains, or osteoarthritis . This article breaks...

The Silent Killer of Finger Training: Preventin...

Finger joint pain is one of the most common—yet often ignored—issues among climbers. Left untreated, it can develop into chronic conditions like synovitis, pulley strains, or osteoarthritis . This article breaks...

The Science of Hangboard Training: Optimizing Hang Time, Sets & Rest Intervals

The Science of Hangboard Training: Optimizing H...

Understanding Key Training Variables Effective fingerboard programming requires precise manipulation of four scientific parameters: Hang time (TUT - Time Under Tension) Intensity (edge ​​size/added weight) Volume (total sets/reps) Rest intervals Research shows these...

The Science of Hangboard Training: Optimizing H...

Understanding Key Training Variables Effective fingerboard programming requires precise manipulation of four scientific parameters: Hang time (TUT - Time Under Tension) Intensity (edge ​​size/added weight) Volume (total sets/reps) Rest intervals Research shows these...

How Finger Strength Translates to Climbing Movement

How Finger Strength Translates to Climbing Move...

1. Dynamic Power (Contact Strength & Precision) What it does: Strong fingers allow you to stick small holds during explosive moves. Key application: Deadpoints, dynos, and quick grabs on micro-crimps. Training focus: Deadpoint hangs (explosive...

How Finger Strength Translates to Climbing Move...

1. Dynamic Power (Contact Strength & Precision) What it does: Strong fingers allow you to stick small holds during explosive moves. Key application: Deadpoints, dynos, and quick grabs on micro-crimps. Training focus: Deadpoint hangs (explosive...