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Rock Climbing Technique for Beginners: The Importance of Gripping Technique | Crimps VS Open Grips

Mani the Monkey
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This video covers one of the most important Foundations of Injury Prevention and Efficiency in Rock Climbing: Proper Gripping Technique. After describing several grip (Crimps VS Open Grips) and hold types (Edges VS Slopers) I will discuss which grips should be used when and why this leads to an efficient climbing style while avoiding classic rock climbing injuries like pulley strains or typewriter's cramp (Tenosynovitis) at the same time. I've been climbing for a long time now, and I've seen lots of beginners and their progression regarding the sport, including myself. The advice in this video can save you a lot of time by staying as injury free as possible. Rock Climbing Technique For Beginners : The Importance Of Gripping Technique | Crimps VS Open Grips by Mani the Monkey Extra Content @   / manithemonkey   Tip Box @ https://www.paypal.me/manisbeermoney , thanks! Streaming Channel:    / @demanitized947   Climbing Gear: Favourite Boulde …...more
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Rock Climbing Technique for Beginners: The Importance of Gripping Technique | Crimps VS Open Grips
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2016Jun 11
This video covers one of the most important Foundations of Injury Prevention and Efficiency in Rock Climbing: Proper Gripping Technique. After describing several grip (Crimps VS Open Grips) and hold types (Edges VS Slopers) I will discuss which grips should be used when and why this leads to an efficient climbing style while avoiding classic rock climbing injuries like pulley strains or typewriter's cramp (Tenosynovitis) at the same time. I've been climbing for a long time now, and I've seen lots of beginners and their progression regarding the sport, including myself. The advice in this video can save you a lot of time by staying as injury free as possible. Rock Climbing Technique For Beginners : The Importance Of Gripping Technique | Crimps VS Open Grips by Mani the Monkey Extra Content @   / manithemonkey   Tip Box @ https://www.paypal.me/manisbeermoney , thanks! Streaming Channel:    / @demanitized947   Climbing Gear: Favourite Bouldering Shoe: https://goo.gl/n951uE Favourite Sport Climbing Shoe: https://goo.gl/kfW9vG Pretty Awesome Beginner Shoe: https://goo.gl/1JOnTy Favourite Belaying Device: https://goo.gl/7fRH46 Favourite Harness: https://goo.gl/1fgWCi Favourite Quickdraws: https://goo.gl/hrq9IE Excellent Approach and Hiking Shoe: https://goo.gl/ONhUIm Not Super Expensive but Versatile, Durable and Overall Great Rope: https://goo.gl/zKdVUL Top Performance but Expensive Rope: https://goo.gl/l21Aw7 Filmmaking Gear: My Camera: https://goo.gl/5jeoOc My Tripod: https://goo.gl/OZgaU4 My Microphone: https://goo.gl/4iYSgY My Audiorecorder: https://goo.gl/SxJJuQ My Editing Machine (using FCPX): https://goo.gl/Mkv1ix E-book about my Take on Diet, Health and Weight Loss: https://goo.gl/cgaux4 (currently unavailable, I need to update a view lessons learned) Transparency: Some of these Links are Affiliate Links and Purchases made will grant me a small Commission. For Customized Training Regimens, Coaching and other Business drop a mail at plantbasedclimbing@gmail.com Instagram:   / manithemonkey   Mani's Ticklist: https://www.8a.nu/user/mani-hubaer

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Mani the Monkey

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