Three finger drag new personal best

Big improvement in my 3-finger drag personal record on the hang board; +16.5kg.

[riccardo]

Beast. Personally, you're my no. 1 source of climbing motivation online. Cheers for all the content, Dave. Time to start working on my 3FD...

[areteclimbing]

That's it. I'm switching to a pure Mcdonald pattie diet from now on!

[LoveAndClimbing]

Dave, in your video with Lattice you said something to the effect of, "The worst mistake you can make as an athlete is to not challenge yourself enough." It's great to see you taking your own advice and trying a weight that you think is ridiculous--only to succeed!

[grahamdominick]

Two cups of tea after this one Dave? You deserve it

[Ussivo]

"that is just ridiculous" yes Dave, it is 😉 nice job!

[moonti]

So strong ! Keep it up your videos are always a treat.

[adamhaas]

[See full comment for something that *might* really help folks struggling with the 3FD!] Twenty years ago, when I was 20, the 3FD was my favorite and strongest grip. I didn't even know that grip had a name but I was very conscious of the fact that it felt like I was dragging my hand to engage it. Since beginning my comeback 3.5 years ago, I have had much trouble regaining the way it used to feel. However, something I've been doing for just the past few months seems to be making a huge difference: pinch training. When I was a young lad, I trained medium and wide pinches on a hangboard. Over the past few months, I have been performing lifts with a wide pinch block (the Frictitious Pinch, to be exact, though I have no reason to think that other brands aren't just as good). Anyway, just sharing my experience. Good luck!

[Ethical_Zen]

Good to see you back on it buddy. Never give up attitude, always. 🙏

[TheSturle]

That's insane! Kudos to you Dave.

[etdrefiel]

Insane! You have motivated me so much to train the 3 finger drag. I'm so much stronger in the half-crimp and I can't to I'm as strong in the 3 finger drag

[james]

JeeeZzz DM Your tendons must be made from steel wire fella....well held

[peterjohnstone]

so what's changed in your training or diet Dave ?

[davidhelman]

Im 38 and If I can have half as strong of fingers when Im your age then Ive done something right in my climbing life, congratz!

[bernhardlangers]

Is that screeching sound the wood or your tendons? ^^

[tunaficiency]

What have you done to your back is that a massive bruise ?

[danmackstudio]

hes gonna be pullin 60 kilos at 80 years old

[unclesomebody]

What are the dimensions of the edge you're hanging on?

[joolsgrommers]

What's your take on the 'active' vs 'passive' tension methodologies being better for adaptations debate?

[gdoliner]

so what's the secret? how'd you make the jump?

[TeriyakiCheff]

Looks like both your left and right hand middle fingers are fat, have you been having issues with the joints?