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Totally anecdotal here, but I would not hesitate to wager that many climbers' grip strengths lie way outside the normal range. The sport has a higher grip exerc
by brianmwaters_hn 10y ago
Totally anecdotal here, but I would not hesitate to wager that many climbers' grip strengths lie way outside the normal range. The sport has a higher grip exercise-to-cardiovascular exercise ratio (however you might measure that) than probably any other sport that exists today.
- rangibaby 10y agoAnother way of building your grip strength is deadlifting raw, although that is anaerobic.
- test1235 10y agoraw ... ?
- kevinnk 10y agoWithout a deadlift suit[1]. Some people also use "raw" to mean without straps as well[2]. [1] https://gometal.com/product/pro-king-deadlift-suit/ https://gometal.com/product/pro-king-deadlift-suit/ [2] https://www.paulcheksblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Wrist-Strap-in-use.jpg https://www.paulcheksblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Wri...
- epimetheus 10y agoStraps are key though, if you are like me, and suffer from chronic Carpel Tunnel Syndrome. Deadlifting heavy will exacerbate the condition (or high reps with 6-7 RPE even). It does seem to get better if I don't use them for my warmups and do use them for working sets, but I still get twinges.
- Neliquat 10y agoOnly ever heard it for straps.
- ChemicalWarfare 10y agoEquipped DL puts more strain on the grip simply because the weight is heavier. The best DL-like movement that specifically targets grip strength is partial DLs off the blocks or in the rack. That way the weight is heavier and you can specifically target the lockout hold where the grip strength is most important DL - wise.
- saiya-jin 10y agoyou mean just normal dead lifts... never had the need to use those, but then I focus on more reps with smaller weights to mitigate injury risk, rather than max weight possible.
- sandworm101 10y agoMaybe for 'gym rat' climbers. Gyms have larger holds and steeper walls. Climbing in the real world is more about balance and legs/feet. You almost never hang off your hands. Instead you are gripping tiny flakes of rock in an effort to keep weight over your feet. Hands and fingers will get abused in cracks (something gyms dont have) but im not so sure about grip.
- bluebeard 10y agoYeah, I think people are also confusing grip endurance with grip strength. Pulling a 500+ lb bar off the ground requires more grip strength than climbing on the walls supporting your body weight.
- sandworm101 10y agoAlso, different parts of the finger. Outdoor climbers use tip, indoor climber the first two knuckles. Weightlifter use the whole hand, which is probably best for measured grip.
- cgh 10y agoNot trying to sound arrogant, but this is simply false. Source: me. I climb 5.13/V10.
- sandworm101 10y agoAnd I lead 5.11c walls. It's a big sport.