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katydid
Aug 13, 2002, 7:57 AM
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Yes, yes, yes, I know that it takes time to build hand and finger strength, but I'm wondering what sorts of things I can do to help it along.
...other than get more patient, which is a skill I need to work on overall.
Thanks!
Kate
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noosphere
Aug 13, 2002, 12:08 PM
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Hi Kate,
I use a Black Diamond Forarm Trainer. It's a blue rubber ring that you squeeze with either your palm, or your fingers. I know there are other little tools to use also, but I haven't used anything else. Another thing you might want to do is forearm curls, and reverse forarm curls. These will give you a superman,er superwoman grip!
..::Brian
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nurower
Aug 13, 2002, 1:29 PM
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Hey -
I'm a beginner myself, so take my advice with a grain of salt. When I can't get out to the gym for a while I like to use a plain old rubberband (wrapped around my fingers and jut opening and closing my hand). A friend of mine also got this cool Gyro ball thing. I tried it and felt the burn in my forearms/hand, though I'm still not %100 if the results are worth it. Does anyone know if these things are effective? Of course, whenever I ask a question about becoming a better or stronger climber, I am told "More climbing" so that's going to be my strategy till I get to school (then I'll only be able to climb once a week )
Anyways, good luck!
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noosphere
Aug 13, 2002, 1:39 PM
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I forgot to mention that I am also a beginner climber, but I do workout my forearms alot. Not only at the gym,if you know what I mean!
jk
I am a drummer though, and grip is important in doing that as well, so I do know a little on what to do to strenghthen your fingers.
When I am at work I use the rubber bands on my hand like Nurower does. It is an excellent way to strenthen your finger's flexor muscles, or is it extensor? Either way it is a good exercise if your just sitting around.
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minos
Aug 13, 2002, 10:54 PM
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You know, wicked finger strength isn't all it's cracked up to be when you're new. If you can tug of tiny crimps, you'll never learn to use your feet. As has been the answer so many times, just keep climbing so everything developes together.
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scotia
Aug 14, 2002, 3:39 AM
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The answer is simple:Climb often, climb hard=increased finger strength.
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drumbum
Aug 16, 2002, 2:20 AM
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Nothing more than jsut climbing can get you the feel a calus you want, but if you want streanth and grip, try a little gizmo called a GRIPMASTER . . . many different types of resistance.
http://www.gripmaster.com.au/
[ This Message was edited by: drumbum on 2002-08-15 19:24 ]
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sooaun
Aug 16, 2002, 4:12 AM
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At work I use a doggie toy. The ones they sell at the pet shop for doggies to chew on. Perfect texture compared to stress balls that are too soft. It's oval shaped and more comfortable compared to tennis balls. Just my 2 cents.
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peanutbutterandjelly
Aug 16, 2002, 4:26 AM
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I got my fingers stronger by using less of them to do simple tasks. For example when I have bags that do not weigh a ton I use my middle finger to carry them. I pull open doors with less fingers, I carry around the milk jug with my middle finger and so on and so on. I like this method because it takes no extra time.
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hang_man
Aug 16, 2002, 9:58 AM
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middle finger huh~?
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waxman
Aug 18, 2002, 7:46 PM
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Just squeeze a tennis ball for a while!
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