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keazah
Nov 4, 2005, 4:46 PM
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Hiya all, I know there's a lot of information on previous threads about strengthning, but I was wondering if I could get your opinion on the next questions: 1. Is there any part of your body where you need to focus strength build-up? If so, which one? and why? 2. Do you consider building up hand strength as an essencial part of training? 3. How do you build up hand strength? 4. Have you used any of the different stuff posted on the "gear section" (GripSaver, Powerball, Forearm Trainer, GripMaster, or others not posted)? When do you use then? Did you like/dislike them? Why? Do they really work? Thanks a bunch for those who would take the time to help me out... -Keaz-
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shire
Nov 4, 2005, 7:45 PM
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hands are good...hang on stuff that gest them strong. in order to move offa hold you ggotta be able to hold onto it...hangboard
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up4climbing
Nov 4, 2005, 8:21 PM
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I've noticed that grip strength is where it's at. You can use all the technique you want, but if you cant hold on, you're done. This is especially true now that I've strained the tendons on my ring and middle fingers, and my grip strength has totally gone to shit. So my #1 recommendation for getting strong, is don't get injured. Muscles grow fast, tendon injuries seem to last forever. As for how to avoid getting injured, I can't help you there. I could say "don't overdo it", but I wouldn't follow that advice either.
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overlord
Nov 5, 2005, 1:42 PM
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1. not really, except the finger/hand strength. you can naver have enough of that. 2. definitely yes 3. i prefer to just do it with specific climbs, eg. boulder problems, but if i really want to work it in the off season i use hang and campus boards. 4. gyrotwister or whatever it is as a means of injury prevention.
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