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The Climbing Bible: Practical Exercises, by Martin Mobraten and Stian Christophersen, is a collection of easy-to-follow exercises designed to help climbers train technique and strength while not ...

There are static moves you can't do because you can't grip the holds. Train finger strength by hangboarding. Stronger fingers mean you can use smaller holds, and holds that felt unhangable before will ...

How firmly you can squeeze your hand provides clinicians with a snapshot into your overall health—with studies consistently ...

Reading online training forums can be confusing and frustrating for both the trained and untrained climber. There's a wide range of opinions (some more informed than others) about optimal surfaces, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Grip strength is a measure of how tightly you can hold onto an object in your hand and how long you can ...

Key questions regarding the training and physiological qualities required to produce an elite rock climber remain inadequately defined. Little research has been done on young climbers. The aim of this ...