This course is designed to help you improve your grip strength through regular rock climbing. You will learn proper techniques for climbing, as well as how to increase your grip strength through various exercises and drills. You will also learn how to safely and effectively use climbing equipment. By the end of the course
Grip strength is the force applied by the hand to pull on or suspend from objects and is a specific part of hand strength. Optimum-sized objects permit the hand to wrap around a cylindrical shape with a diameter from 1 inch (2.5 cm) to 3 inches (7.6 cm). Stair rails are an example of where shape and diameter are critical for proper grip in case of a fall. Another grip strength that has been studied is the grip used when using a hammer or other hand tools. In applications of grip strength, the wrist must be in a neutral position to avoid developing cumulative trauma disorders.