Chris Webb Parsons has climbed up to 8C/V15, so clearly he must know something about training finger strength. This Vimeo video, found on the dpmclimbing.com site, is all about his 12-week handboard program for improving finger strength.
As Chris will tell you, he has used this program since he first started climbing and it works.
All you need for this program is a piece of rope or a door frame (something for assistance) and a nice edge. He demonstrates proper technique (very important so you don’t injure a finger) to maximize strength gains.
Chris goes through the different arm positions you will use in the program and the timing for hangs and rests. He shows how this training translates into actual climbing moves.
He talks about the hangs and describes in detail how the whole program works. It’s a 12-week program broken down into two 6-week cycles.
With this program designed by Chris Webb Parsons, not only will your fingers get stronger but your arms will as well. Both will lead to climbing harder, check it out!
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