Crotchulla Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 I think this is the most fun I've ever had. Didn't take long for people to ask "how long have you been doing this?" All that grip training really helps. For those rock climbers out there, what's a good way to get better? The rock gym is like an hour away from me so I figure I'll go once a month, but are there certain pinch blocks I should use? And just to test it. I know rock climbing is all pinch, but I wanted to try my grippers when I got home. Still TNS my hg150 both hands and could normal close my hg200. I'm up to hg250 when I'm fresh, but couldn't close those. I guess overall forearm wear and tear holds back the crush strength a little bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unseenbeat Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 (edited) Rock climbing is not all pinch. In fact, very few situations will really test your pinch, though when they do come up, you need a lot of thumb strength. Climbing is about open hand strength. Closing grippers doesn't help much. You need to spend time with the hands in an open position. Personally, most of my strength comes just from going to the gym once a week, but there are other things you can do. I swear by rope climbing, as you tax your grip, abs, and pulling muscles at the same time. I feel it has the best carry-over of most things you can do aside from climbing. If you really want to get serious about it without going to the gym, you oughta get a good rope and a hangboard. To me, those and a way to add weight to your body are all you need for training climbing strength and stamina at home. Technique then could be wrought from the gym, though I would suggest more than once a month. Edit: Hey bro, you didn't go to that gym in Gainesville did ya? My buddy just moved into his dorm at UF, and he is gonna start going there. Edited August 21, 2006 by unseenbeat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Thick rope climbing and heavy thick bar training -- both good for rock climbing training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crotchulla Posted August 21, 2006 Author Share Posted August 21, 2006 Yeah I went to the Gainesville Rock Gym. That place is nice, althought I don't have anything to compare it to. Well I was planning on moving to Gainesville anyway this summer (girlfriend is going to UF) so I'll be able to go all the time. I figured, in the mean time I'd getting back to my chin ups/pull ups. Also, is the hang board the thing will a bunch of finger holds that is put on a wall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?showtopic=17836 It's a wonderful sport - but at your level - actual climbing will give you a lot more gains than anything you can do work out wise. And take time to learn all the safety stuff - you might want to climb outside some time and need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davesbeard Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 What i've found with grippers is that the only carryover to climbing is that the grippers build up strong tendons quicker than static hangs. However, you still need to be able to be use your stong tendons so you need to get a hangboard as others have suggested if you can only go once a month. Otherwise it would be like having a thick chain to tow a car with only a rabbit to pull it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unseenbeat Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Yeah I went to the Gainesville Rock Gym. That place is nice, althought I don't have anything to compare it to. Well I was planning on moving to Gainesville anyway this summer (girlfriend is going to UF) so I'll be able to go all the time. I figured, in the mean time I'd getting back to my chin ups/pull ups. Also, is the hang board the thing will a bunch of finger holds that is put on a wall? Maybe I can talk to my bud and you and him can get together at some point, he can show you some stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crotchulla Posted August 22, 2006 Author Share Posted August 22, 2006 Thanks everyone for all the help so far. And that link to climbing info is great. Unseenbeat-Yeah that would be great to meet up with someone. If you're going to the florida get together this weekend we can talk about it some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdude Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I think this is the most fun I've ever had. Didn't take long for people to ask "how long have you been doing this?" All that grip training really helps. For those rock climbers out there, what's a good way to get better? The rock gym is like an hour away from me so I figure I'll go once a month, but are there certain pinch blocks I should use?And just to test it. I know rock climbing is all pinch, but I wanted to try my grippers when I got home. Still TNS my hg150 both hands and could normal close my hg200. I'm up to hg250 when I'm fresh, but couldn't close those. I guess overall forearm wear and tear holds back the crush strength a little bit. Despite a common belief, climbing requires little strength(assuming you are not overweight). However, it demands a very strong grip. Take these people's advice; don't bother with grippers for climbing. Eric Horst's book Training for Climbing should answer any of your questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdude Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Yeah I went to the Gainesville Rock Gym. That place is nice, althought I don't have anything to compare it to. Well I was planning on moving to Gainesville anyway this summer (girlfriend is going to UF) so I'll be able to go all the time. I figured, in the mean time I'd getting back to my chin ups/pull ups. Also, is the hang board the thing will a bunch of finger holds that is put on a wall? Try Adrenaline Climbing Gym. Its in Swanee and it might be a bit of a drive, but its pretty good. Notably one of the harder climbing gyms Ive been too. -> http://adrenalineclimbing.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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