Knowledge Hub: Strength & Power

Why Warm-Up Matters More Than You Think

Why Warm-Up Matters More Than You Think

Warm-up determines how much of your real finger and pulling strength you can access. Neural activation, tendon force transfer and stability strength all increase dramatically in the first 10–20 minutes....

Why Warm-Up Matters More Than You Think

Warm-up determines how much of your real finger and pulling strength you can access. Neural activation, tendon force transfer and stability strength all increase dramatically in the first 10–20 minutes....

Grip Selection for Strength Gains

Grip Selection for Strength Gains

Grip choice determines how force loads your fingers and which tissues adapt. The half crimp is the best grip for building real finger strength. Drag trains friction and comfort, not...

Grip Selection for Strength Gains

Grip choice determines how force loads your fingers and which tissues adapt. The half crimp is the best grip for building real finger strength. Drag trains friction and comfort, not...

Principles of Safe Finger Strength Progression

Principles of Safe Finger Strength Progression

Finger injuries rarely come from intensity alone — they come from poor progression. Safe finger strength training relies on the 2–5% rule, controlled mechanics, and stability before intensity. Understanding how...

Principles of Safe Finger Strength Progression

Finger injuries rarely come from intensity alone — they come from poor progression. Safe finger strength training relies on the 2–5% rule, controlled mechanics, and stability before intensity. Understanding how...

Max Hangs vs Repeaters: What They Really Train

Max Hangs vs Repeaters: What They Really Train

Max hangs and repeaters are not variations of the same exercise. Max hangs build neural force capacity and raise your strength ceiling. Repeaters build capacity, fatigue resistance and metabolic efficiency....

Max Hangs vs Repeaters: What They Really Train

Max hangs and repeaters are not variations of the same exercise. Max hangs build neural force capacity and raise your strength ceiling. Repeaters build capacity, fatigue resistance and metabolic efficiency....

The Three Strength Systems: Max, Capacity & Stability

The Three Strength Systems: Max, Capacity & Sta...

Climbing strength is built from three systems: max strength (your force ceiling), capacity (your ability to repeat force), and stability (your control under imperfect conditions). Each adapts differently, responds to...

The Three Strength Systems: Max, Capacity & Sta...

Climbing strength is built from three systems: max strength (your force ceiling), capacity (your ability to repeat force), and stability (your control under imperfect conditions). Each adapts differently, responds to...

Finger Recruitment: How Fingers Generate Force

Finger Recruitment: How Fingers Generate Force

Finger strength is far more neural than muscular. Recruitment determines how many motor units you can activate, how fast they fire, and how well they synchronise. Maximal efforts are required...

Finger Recruitment: How Fingers Generate Force

Finger strength is far more neural than muscular. Recruitment determines how many motor units you can activate, how fast they fire, and how well they synchronise. Maximal efforts are required...