This Average Climber Trained with a Pinch Block for 30 Days - ft. @training4climbing

Have you ever wondered how to train with a pinch block? Have you ever wondered what kind of results you can expect from training on a pinch block? Be sure to check out the video to find out!

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Eric Hörst is an international best-selling author, a published researcher, a renowned climbing coach, and an accomplished climber of 40 years. He is the author of Training for Climbing, which, along with his seven other books, has sold more than 360,000 copies worldwide, including translations in Spanish, French, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, and Persian.

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[steveschaninger]

Hey, quick tip. Use a plate instead of a dumbell. Less horizontal sway and more balanced when you tie it thru the hole in the middle instead of securing a tie around a cylindrical object. This will affect your results because now all you have to worry about is fighting gravity instead of horizontal momentum and imbalance

[senseforsale]

When I eventually got the pinching block, I came back to your video again to make sure you got credit for the affiliate link. I love the methodical approach you take. Keep up the great work you do!

[TheUnknownFactor]

You really should've included how this translated to performance on the wall

[WyandWombat]

So after watching that video I started doing that stuff with a simple makeshift pinch block and weight plates. In the beginnin I could only do the 6 reps with 7.5kg on the right and 10 kg on the left hand. I didn't do it every day, but probably around 10-15 times since the release of your video. As of now I just did the 6 reps routine for three sets with 15kg on each hand and afterwards even completed one set with 17.5kg on each hand. Definitely worth the effort and can easily be done after a round of hangboarding and pull up training. Chalk makes a huge difference for me, as my selfmade block quickly greases up otherwise.

[blake]

I'm hoping this helps me rip people's eyes out easier

[shadowempire]

I wish I had a climbing gym near me. For over a year now I’ve been interested in climbing

[Skyeyiyi]

I have been looking for an affordable pinch block, and next thing I know you make this video. Just ordered one!

[jonkrause]

Whoa-epic! You inspired me to train the pinch. Crazy improvement! Funny that I bought Eric’s training book, read it and was lost. 😂 Awesome that you got on call with him, too!

[alvaroc]

Started pinch training two weeks ago and pulling 16 kg on both hands for 10 seconds. Hope to get 18 within two more weeks. Cycling through min edge and pinch protocols plus rings training to be well rounded for outdoor projects.

[apapataco]

Just bought the pinch block with your link. Thanks for the video!

[climberdad]

I've never seen a pinch block like that before. Looks good.

[collinwalker]

I really enjoyed the video! Thanks man.

I also noticed you're starting to pack on the beef haha. I can tell all your training is working well for you!

[jonkrause]

Glad I watched this again. I got the Frictitious holds and was focusing on narrow pinch, whereas I should be trying largest hold to also work on the extensors. Will redo my baseline and start training, again, this weeks. 🙏🤘

[bagel]

very useful, going to try and make some these!

[caseycronan]

Just bought one! Thanks for the free shipping code!

[momchilatanasoff]

Thank you. Nicely structured and well presented. Subscribed!

[markmann]

This is good for the Kalima heart rip out of chest move!

[weicc]

Kudos to Geek Climber, coach Eric, and Frictitious Climbing for a better training tool. Awesome job.

[Schyluer]

This is AWESOME. Geek Climber you are becoming my favorite climbing youtuber.

[Remon_]

you can also train pinch strength via forearm training with dumbbells, since pinches require a lot forearm strength. It helped me, or at least it seemed like it helped, since i was able to climb harder pinch routes (V5) where i normally struggle.