Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago

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In this weeks video, @ShaunaCoxseyClimber and Hannah Morris talk all things finger strength and crimp technique on at the newly opened @theclimbinghangaruk in Reading

The ability to use small crimp holds is part and parcel of good overall climbing technique. Crimping on small edges is something a lot of climbers love, and a lot hate. Small incut edges and flakes require a lot of finger strength, technique and good body positioning and can be tricky to master. In this video, Hannah and Shauna cover everything you need to know to crimp your way up the wall, from the basics of grip types for crimping and a masterclass in body positioning to work through crimpy problems with maximum effectiveness and efficiency.

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0:00 Introduction to Shauna Coxsey
01:14 Overview of Climbing Grip Types
03:16 Finger Strength Vs Contact Strength
03:32 First Crimpy Project
09:32 Shauna Coxsey's Superpower is Crimping
13:43 Shauna Demonstrating Crimp Technique
15:44 Shauna Vs Most Crimpy boulder in the gym
18:22 Body Positioning for Awkward Crimps
22:19 Training Finger Strength
25:56 Finger boarding for rehab and warm up

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