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How to train grip strength

Of all the physical components that contribute to your climbing ability, none is more important than grip strength. Here’s how you improve it.

Climber lifting pinch block

Block lifting 101

Block pulls are fast becoming a go-to for training climbing-specific grip strength. Learn what’s driving the trend as well as how to use the protocol.

Climbing consulting training program

How to develop a climbing training program

Learn how to develop a training program that will produce the performance gains needed to crush your projects.

Climber training on Moon Board

Board training 101

For climbers trying to break into the higher grades, board training is one of the best exercises for developing contact strength and upperbody power.

Climber bouldering in gym

How to use bouldering for training

Bouldering is one of the best ways to develop strength that translates directly into climbing performance. Here’s how to use it as a training tool.

hangboard

Hangboard training 101

Whether you’re trying to send your first 5.12 or crush V7, hangboarding can help you take your grip strength to the next level.

runner competing in race

How to prepare for your first trail race

So you’ve been running for at least six months, and now you want to run your first trail race. You just haven’t figured out the details yet.