Mastering The Fingerboard Edition2
Mastering The Fingerboard Edition2
Mastering The Fingerboard Edition2
Fingerboard
1 WEEK WORKOUT MANUAL
FOR THE SELF COACHED CLIMBER
by:
How to use the Contents of this Guidebook:
1) READ the fingerboard manual
2) WORKOUT each session at your home or climbing gym facility
3) TRACK your results from beginning to end
4) MAKE PROGRESS and stay accountable!
Warning
When training strength, don’t abuse of your fingers, as they can get
strong they can get injured easily. Train hard but with MODERATION and
CAUTION
Goals
● Maximum finger & contact strength
● Maximum arm strength ‐ traction & locking off
Commit and Stick
It’s very common to start a program and then just give it up simply because the
content of the program seemed too regimented, however this is a mistake, a
regimented fitness plan is ultimately what endorses discipline and drives your
commitment, more importantly, strict plans typically end up showing results. There
may be days where you feel like you do want to stop trying, but let me tell you, it only
takes few minutes to start, once you start you are in the roll, and once you are in the
roll, the rewards will come.
Crimps Edges
(SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE, X LARGE) (SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE, X LARGE)
Slopers Pinches
(SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE, X LARGE) (SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE, X LARGE)
Considerations
The hangboard (aka fingerboard) is a popular training tool for climbers, as it addresses the
weakest link to the rock–the fingers. Unfortunately, this simple training tool can be misused
(or overused) and lead to finger tendon and elbow injuries. You can best avoid this outcome
by utilizing a fingerboard as just one part of a good training program, not the cornerstone.
Deadhanging Ability to hold your body weight in a static position from a feature
Crimping Ability to hold on crimps
Sticking (slopers) Ability to hold on slopers
Pinching Ability to hold on pinches
Pulling Up Ability to pull up with your arms
Locking Off Ability to lock off with your arms
The 3 Main Exercises you can Perform on a Finger
Board
The system of Climbing Workouts is designed so it accomplishes the goals of
the system itself, having said that, your first goal in climbing training is to train
Benchmarking and Examples
The objectives of benchmarking are to figure out what and where improvements
are needed or wanted, and to use this information to improve your skilloriented
performance. Use benchmarks to keep an eye in where you are at. The
fingerboard is an excellent tool to set climbing performance benchmarks.
Your Benchmarking statement pattern:
To ACCOMPLISH SOMETHING by or before….
To
hold on a ½ inch edge for
10 seconds by or before the end of the week
To
do one arm pullup on large jug by or before the end of the month
You get the idea...
To __(accomplish something )____ by or before 3 months
To __(accomplish something )____ by or before 1 year
Cycles
The Fingerboard workout is made of a 1 week cycle that you can repeat along
the year (or along a decade if you don't get bored of it) The concept of cycles
means you build your training program in a way that can be repeated. Typical
training programs are designed to be performed as 24 week cycles. In between
cycles, there is a feedback round where you collect outcome and adjust for the
next one. To be good at holding climbing holds.
Repetitions
The concept of repetition applies to your fingerboard training, the body learn by
repetitions, therefore it's not only about empowering your fingers, but about
crafting up body memory. Always stay focused, keep an open mind of curiosity
towards the movements you execute, and try to always perfect the way you
break down those technical movements unique to your sport. Perfect those
movements and master the patterns that are unique to your sport and those
where you want to become a master. Don't be too critical with yourself; just be
proactive and drag your body towards the activities you are passionate about.
Day 2 :
(4 Workouts x 6 Sets Each + 90 sec. rest)
Day 3:
(4 Workouts x 6 Sets Each + 90 sec. rest)
Writing down the time we take on each training set and making
comparisons with previous days
Writing down the dates we climb and taking notes of our food, water
intake and special events that affected our climbing
Common Questions
Q. I've had a previous finger injury, should I still fingerboard?
A. If the injury is healed enough to deal with the fingerboarding without getting worse,
it's OK. Finger injuries are extremely common in climbing, but, with good rehab, there's
no reason why previously‐injured tissue can't be much stronger than before.
Q. What grade should I be climbing before I get a fingerboard?
A. Grade is irrelevant; it's the circumstances that count. If you're climbing well and
have a lot of time to devote to training then it's a good idea to supplement with some
fingerboarding. But fingerboards are also really useful for people who can't access a
climbing session several times a week. Busy people can find half an hour to do some
hangs, and they're also very useful if you work away from home. In these situations,
fingerboarding can suit even relative novices. The real question is: are you
fingerboarding when you'd be better off doing more bouldering?
Q. How many fingerboard sessions do you do?
A. Two or three very short sessions a week in winter as part of a bouldering session.
However, I do have a wall at home now. Before that, I did up to six sessions a week of
40 minutes. I also do more fingerboarding if I notice a particular grip strength is getting
to be a weakness.
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and having a willingness to get better while enjoy the process.
Thank you to those dedicated, achieved climbers who we admire and allow us to set
new goals only limited by our imagination.
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