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

[@TheUnknownFactor]

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

[@joewee]

I mean he did show a clip of him beasting a wide pinch move that he said he couldn't do last time he tried.. but I agree, it would be nice to hear more about real-world results. Quantified numbers are nice, but it's hard to tell how much 5-10 pounds of pinch strength impacts your climbing ability. That being said, he's a V7 climber, I don't think 1 month of pinch training is going to make him magically jump up to V8, so it's difficult to show real world improvements in the way that you probably want to see.

[@matthewadkins9810]

If anything it would make him more efficient at climbing his current V7 proficiency, which would allow him to get closer to V8 sooner because he can train more effectively now.

[@GeekClimber]

Even though I did a few V7s before, those routes have zero pinches and really suit my style. There are some V4/5/6s that I couldn't finish because of my weak pinch strength, but now my completion rate of those are higher because of the pinch training.

[@bradym13]

Always helpful man 👊

[@keithwilliams3855]

@@GeekClimber you should do an updated video showing your hangboard and pinch block progress since these videos. Also, it would be interesting to see your progress from the day climbing gyms closed until they reopen since many of us are training these at home much more since we can't climb

[@jonkrause6714]

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!

[@GeekClimber]

I was super lucky to have a call with Eric, haha. Eric is awesome! You definitely should train the pinch! I can feel a pretty obvious difference after training on it.

[@blake9567]

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

[@angel-bi5qw]

Ahahhahahahahhahaha

[@topanimations4755]

Itachi confirmed

[@crispshawarma5696]

Oberyn deserved better.

[@Seedy446]

Same!

[@ratamacue0320]

*more easily

[@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.

[@shadowempire9760]

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

[@climberdad]

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

[@GeekClimber]

It's pretty well made and Frictitious upgraded the design recently based on Eric Horst's feedback!

[@collinwalker550]

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!

[@GeekClimber]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Looking back at my old videos I can tell that my muscles are growing haha!

[@jonkrause6714]

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. 🙏🤘

[@GeekClimber]

Curious to know what your improvement will be like, Jon!

[@jonkrause6714]

I will let you know. Really fun training which is ground breaking for me since I don’t train nor like it. 😜👊

[@gpn962]

Nice! Congrats on the improvement.

[@alvaroc6326]

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.

[@alvaroc6326]

After two months I went from 15kg in right and 13kg in left to 21 and 20 kg after two months. Sweet stuff.

[@Schyluer]

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

[@GeekClimber]

Glad you like the video! Pinch training is very underrated!

[@markmann7222]

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

[@BrunoPadilhaOficial]

So cool mate! Thanks

[@apapataco]

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

[@bagel538]

very useful, going to try and make some these!

[@GeekClimber]

Go for it! Like what coach Horst said, pinch training is very important!

[@mountbeckworth1]

I made a training device using weights hanging below an upturned clay flowerpot. Cord goes through the drainage hole and is knotted above the base of the pot. Trains your hand in a different way...most holds in nature aren't like rectangular blocks, but more like a round bump. Hope this helps.

[@radaly06]

Tried this and it works great!

[@steveschaninger2535]

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

[@GeekClimber]

You are right but I might need to get longer ropes in order for it to work with a plate!

[@driklol]

I'd like to add to this and say spend the 15 bucks on Amazon and buy a loading pin. They have a carabiner hole at the top and are usually a standard diameter to fit most plates. You can most likely clip your block directly to the carabiner on the top and off you go

[@yesofcourse8002]

This rotation just made him stronger

[@leaoaugusto]

We wanted to see you climbing after all of that!

[@lyssalud6781]

did anyone else notice that he cut out all the "ähms" in the interview?

[@JohnDoe-uc2zm]

Dropping a thanks here for recommendation i bought a pair of pinch blocks will pick them up on thursday lets see the results of that protocol on me

[@Shinjiwwl]

Had to rewind a couple times to note what coach Horst was saying. So much amazing tips and instructions!

[@GeekClimber]

The entire conversation with coach Horst is actually about an hour, but I had to edit it down to a few minutes for the video. Coach Horst is super knowledgeable in climbing!

[@Shinjiwwl]

@@GeekClimber Yes! Im going to take his advice too, thanks for making the clip (y)

[@aidentomlin1267]

Bruh the amount of jump cuts in your interview. All that editing is more than enough finger training!

[@momchilatanasoff7456]

Thank you. Nicely structured and well presented. Subscribed!

[@LittleMur410]

Very specific and informative, great content man!!

[@GeekClimber]

Glad you find the video informative, man!

[@xxconorcregan]

What a dope video dude

[@GeekClimber]

Glad you like the video man!

[@shadowyuko1]

Why is the timing the deciding factor to start training?

[@mroskr4887]

Awesome video man. Keep the info and lessons coming🤙🏼

[@GeekClimber]

Glad you like it! Definitely more informative videos to come in the future!

[@benscott6633]

Is this video going to blow up just like your hang board challenge😁🤞

[@GeekClimber]

I hope so! Hopefully people are as interested in pinch training as in hangboard training!

[@matejajocic8655]

Amazing, informative video.great job

[@bilbojumper]

So will this strengthen my thumb? My thumb is getting jacked up from video games.

[@GeekClimber]

It absolutely will strengthen your thumbs!

[@ratamacue0320]

👍👍

[@Dutton86]

Jeez, you couldn't get a word in against the Horst, that guy knows his shiz!

[@therealkevinleee]

Pull from the center instead of your side with an open stance when you drop it it's away from your feet

[@GeekClimber]

I pulled it from the center initially but Coach Horst recommends pulling it from the side. Your arm is crossed in an angle if you pull it from the center.

[@jordannelson3158]

I would suggest researching a man named Sikorsky. Mans pinch strength is legendary

[@nathanfrancis8236]

I tried out pinch block training and after just one day I was able to do a pinch climb much easier then before. I obviously didn't get any stronger possibly even weaker but I think the pinch block taught me how to pinch harder sort of a mental thing I guess it was really cool

[@GeekClimber]

Wow, that was fast to see the results. The mental game is a huge part in climbing. I believe there are climbing books that are dedicated to the mental aspect.

[@josephloveday5251]

Very nice improvement 🐾

[@GeekClimber]

Yes! If you put in the work you will see the gains!

[@crushersanonymous41]

I see the Crush Brush got a feature at 7:00 Stoked!

[@GeekClimber]

Love the crush brush!

[@EranBachar]

Amazing video. Thank you so much

[@GeekClimber]

You’re welcome and glad you like it!

[@davidpipervo]

Open toe shoes with 30 pounds dangling precariously above them? What could go wrong?

[@GeekClimber]

Haha, I haven’t hit my own toes yet.

[@Red-ju4mi]

I feel like this is what gyms are afraid of jaja

[@Valfunction]

The advice I've seen everywhere is to just climb 2-3 times a week for the first year. I can only climb once per week because of how far away the gym is. What other training can I do to help my climbing without risking injury?

[@AccendinoMCM]

calisthenics

[@ericsauber7175]

Pull ups, rows, wrist curls, reverse wrist curls, and antagonist exercises like pushups and dips

[@GeekClimber]

Yea calisthenics seems to be a good alternative.

[@user-kh1ro6wv3t]

We saw the before test. But we want to see the test different using the pinch work out afterwards climbing.

[@brayden3041]

Love your videos man!

[@GeekClimber]

Glad you love them! More of them to come in the future!

[@z_zoom11]

I dont have a pinch block, so I kind of just pinch the fat part of the dumbell. I should probably make one

[@afxsrrdds6644]

Great video!

[@GeekClimber]

Glad you like the video!

[@benjaminstreet6795]

I love this guy

[@GeekClimber]

Glad you like my videos!!

[@justsaiyansteve]

Super pinch!

[@GeekClimber]

Gotta pinch hard!

[@NoobStrength]

In before this goes viral!

[@GeekClimber]

I hope it will!

[@Ro0p]

Geek Climber it got in my recommendations, it probably will

[@HAA-wasteAcc]

@@Ro0p same here

[@josephponsoda]

What are all the dimensions of the block? I’m debating if it’s worth buying or not

[@GeekClimber]

It’s 12cm, 10.5cm, 9cm and 7.5cm, so regardless of your hand size, you will be able to find an optimal pinch to train on. Highly recommend you get one!

[@josephponsoda]

I was actually talking about the widths because I have smaller hands and can’t grip everything...you also mentioned they they redesigned your block...what did they change? And if I buy on their site which version am I getting?

[@GeekClimber]

Yes those are the 4 kinds of width you can train on. If your hands are small, you can train on the 9cm pinch or the 7.5cm pinch. You will be buying the upgraded version. The main reason for the upgrade is Eric’s advice on training wide pinches.

[@SaynTrades]

Just getting on some rings will fix your right and left imbalances

[@thomashilton425]

Well, two birds with one stone from this video. First, training with a pinch block will help with pinchers and the extensor muscles. Second, my wife will stop asking me what I'm going to do with these random 2x and 1x4 cuts I have in my woodshed. HERE, TAKE MY LIKE!

[@GeekClimber]

😆😆🤣👍 happy training my dude!

[@AnimeTakeDown]

Hey geek climber I appreciate all your vids and particularly have used this one and a few others to help design my ideal training program but I had one question. How many times per week were you training your pinches for this video? It comes off as though you train them every day but that doesn’t seem ideal. I suck at pinches as well and am hoping to include this in my training 2 or 3 times per week. Do you have any advice?

[@TaylorDorsett]

It looks like every other day based on the schedule of days shown.

[@AMM1998]

Every video this dude puts out now is a fuckin ad for something

[@GeekClimber]

Just so you know I have standards for promoting products in my channel. I turned down a lot of easy money like promoting "skillshare", "squarespace" etc. This product is a pinch block that is going to make you stronger in climbing. What are you complaining about?

[@shinrarango]

@@GeekClimber dont listen to these bozos u got one of the best channels

[@erickjersongilcastillo5694]

Genial ✊

[@hydra66]

good video. Shipping to europe costs as much as the product though

[@GeekClimber]

Glad you like it! I suppose you can make your own pinch block if you have the time! The improvement I felt from pinch training is very obvious!

[@WyandWombat]

@@GeekClimber "if you have the time". I just bought a piece of square wood at a hardware store and used a saw to cut off a piece. I then use a belt loop to "attach" my weight plates to it and depending on orientation I have 3 different widths available on the block. Took about 5 minutes to build. But it seems mr. hoerst recommends just using a wide grip anyway.

[@Average_at_best_gamer]

Would you do this the same day you use the fingerboard ?

[@GeekClimber]

No I wouldn't. That will be too intense on the fingers.

[@andrew_35]

What do climbers think about people who train grip just for fun and don't climb or anything? Lol

[@GeekClimber]

That’s pretty cool, haha. You are probably the first guy that I heard of training grip just for fun.

[@sebastianrec250]

Me too

[@rotanux]

@@GeekClimber you should take a look at Jujimufu channel then lol (especially the one made with Magnus Midtbø

[@jerrynix5206]

I'd probably wear boots for that

[@GeekClimber]

Haha I think wearing sneakers will be good enough.

[@QIsamuQ]

Does the promo Code also apply for Shipping to Europe?

[@GeekClimber]

I am not 100% sure. You can contact Frictitious to ask them. I am sure they will respond fast.

[@tylerk.7947]

Man, I’m going to start making pinch blocks and selling them.. A wooden block with a hole in it and a cord that goes through the whole. Check. $20 please

[@Sofia-zc7gg]

Sucks that the code doesn't work for Europe :(

[@GeekClimber]

Yeah they are a small startup so they don't have distribution in Europe :(.

[@2ossy]

Just do more pinch climbing?

[@Kefford666]

2ossy I bet he will do after this! :) but there is a difference between training for climbing and climbing, just like practicing a musical instrument and playing a performance

[@GeekClimber]

That could work but that’s a less controlled condition. It’s like saying you don’t need hangboard training because you can do more crimp climbing.

[@dipi663]

what the hell are pounds???????

[@leaoaugusto]

Ha, don't pinch me!

[@klawakrokk3989]

35 dollars for a block of wood 😂 This capitalistic world would make people from countryside laugh till tears 😂 PS nice video thou!

[@rekcufeht]

man you just need some basic karate / chinese martial art equipment - get a jar and weight it with sand / pebbles and increase weight

[@NirajMRai]

the power of his lenses are insane he's practically blind without specs

[@GeekClimber]

I blame my bad eyes on the low resolution monitor in my childhood.

[@earlrussell1026]

You must love Jehovah your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. You must love your neighbor as yourself. Jesus the anointed is Lord! Repent and be baptized and believe the Gospel.

[@ultrachen]

牛逼！

[@GeekClimber]

鍛鍊還是很重要哈

[@Miyamoto_Jim]

_NeXt WeEk GuYs I lEaRn To HaNg MySeLf!_ 👍

[@PickUps]

Just so you know, this is still a sponsored video because you do receive money from them in exchange for sales. This is how I understand it for my channel. I enjoyed all the lessons in the video, but I think i could make something very similar for much less than 35 dollars.

[@brayden3041]

This guy does have to make money you know?

[@PickUps]

@@brayden3041 yes, no issue with that. Im letting him know because of FTC guidelines here in the states. If he gets caught, the penalty is pretty damn hefty. My intent was good, as i know some of his videos go viral. A paid declaration is one click on the back end to make sure youre covered. cheers

[@NoobStrength]

This should be helpful for those curious about this issue. www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/ftcs-endorsement-guides-what-people-are-asking As far as I can tell, his link is an affiliate link and he made it clear he gets a commission. Seems like he is covered.

[@barrywatterson4408]

@@PickUps I think the difference is that 'sponsorship' is paid regardless of sales directly related to the channel. Declaring potential commissions is what he has done. If he received no commissions he doesn't get paid. I think he is in safe territory and congrats for his declaration.

[@GeekClimber]

Thanks for the concern but yeah as NoobStrength and Barry showed you, I think I did what I needed to do. Agree that you could potentially make something similar with less than 35 dollars but not everyone has experience in woodworking and not everyone has the time to do so.

[@farhaanx1307]

I’m 14 and I can hold 60 pounds for like 20seconds

[@0xEdwoods]

£60

[@tvtotalforever]

You re like an asian Version of berni sanders if he was into the whole rock climbing thing

[@shinrarango]

free climbing tips for everyone!

[@GeekClimber]

I was about to ask why this is related to Bernie but now I know the reason haha.

[@123vfb]

Eternal Envy anyone?

[@GeekClimber]

I know that I am lucky to have a chance to talk to coach Horst!

[@JimnyRicardo]

Guess he meant you somehow look like eternalenvy, a professional dota 2 player :D

[@davelarose8562]

Couldn’t understand anything. Just heard “ramen noodles ramen noodles” over and over

[@dumscheisse]

**medial forearm

[@mattleonard6568]

The more accurate way would be saying forearm extensors. If you wanted to describe it in anatomical position you would say posterior and from fundamental position it would lateral.

[@GeekClimber]

Is this another way to say lateral forearm?

[@hannahmayo6582]

*wears flip flops to weight train* RIP toes

[@GeekClimber]

Haha I think it's okay if you are careful!

[@tylerk.7947]

Do you wear steel toed shoes to weight train?

[@GTA_500]

if you drop a weight on your feet it's going to hurt either way the only thing shoes might prevent is cuts

[@caseycronan9217]

@@tylerk.7947 I just had the image of steel toed Adidas sandals. Pretty epic.

[@lukelamar6086]

Hahah I train barefoot sometimes ngl

[@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!

[@Skyeyiyi]

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

[@mat650]

I taped the weights Plates and I pinch directly on those. You have multiple sizes and it cost you almost nothing if you already have a pair of dumbbells. I don't know why all the people in video make one hand a time. I prefer to do it with both hands at the same time with one weight per hand, having a nice and symmetric posture is much easier this way.

[@mkyubeo4867]

@@mat650 I think they use one weight per hand precisely because it makes balancing harder, with both hands at the same time you don't have to use your core to stabilize yourself as much

[@GeekClimber]

That's awesome! Thank you for the support and happy training!

[@mat650]

@@mkyubeo4867 I have never heard that this exercise is intended to train your core. I think that exercises shouldn't be mixes up just like that. I intend it as a training for fingers and forearms and therefore I prefer to go for symmetry and good posture ad train the core with dedicated exercises.

[@MrApetape]

@@mat650 But consider this: Training only one side engages your abdominals, especially your obliques and they have to work to get you to your symmetric posture. Youre saving time, but its also efficient to get that abdominal workout in as well, it helps alot with climbing where youre never close to a symmetric posture on the wall!

[@weicc64]

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

[@GeekClimber]

There isn't a lot of info about pinch training out there, so I am very glad to team up with coach Horst and Frictitious Climbing for making this video!

[@justinzhang6883]

Just like you bed hair, down to the earth !

[@GeekClimber]

Haha my hair was too long at that point. Probably should have got a haircut before I started training, haha.

[@srisouraj8673]

Am I the only one uncomfortable about your toes possibly getting crushed?

[@GeekClimber]

Haha, I only trained with 15 lbs and 20lbs, so I was pretty confident that I wouldn’t lose my grip that easily!

[@Nuclearoscoop]

Cool video. Nice to see your progress :) However, how can you train everyday ? Don't you feel overtrained - what about injuries ?

[@julianshae1293]

In my experience with training everyday, you are really sore and tired at first but then your body gets used to it

[@kamshokar9328]

"average" lol

[@GeekClimber]

I think all climbers will agree that climbing V6s after 11 years is pretty average, some might argue that I am below average...

[@acethechicken2553]

how aint you swole yet

[@GeekClimber]

Haha trying my best to get there!

[@smolgok384]

Not consuming enough excess calories. Looks kinda buff still

[@AbduCola]

0:18 because I don't have enough ᵖⁱⁿᶜʰ strength

[@ep9017]

35$ seems a bit unreasonable for small piece of wood

[@BenM]

Just make your own like eric horst

[@blakemartin9054]

hold one in your hand and you will understand. this is the older model. well worth the price and actually a bargain considering the variety of widths. we carry several pinch blocks in my gym, but frictious does it all at a fraction on the price. super happy with the product.

[@aydinsha]

The steel ones that cost like $5 to make are sold for almost $100.

[@alecstewart2612]

I've been stupid and bought a metal pinch block for like $42, lol. Just get a piece of wood that gives you like 2.75 - 3 inches (roughly 7 - 7.5 centimeters) of width to pinch, screw something in the other end you aren't pinching to attach a carabiner to, and get some rope. You could do the same with something that's like a hub-style pinch gripper as well if you want: www.roguefitness.com/hub-style-pinch-gripper

[@theslayerez1944]

@@blakemartin9054 make one yourself for maximum 20 dollars and imagine paying 30 dollars for a piece of ply wood with a hole and a string

[@Lefaseer]

I think the videochat part would have been more clear with just Hörst's video feed. You seem to have edited your own questions out and it's just you nodding. Otherwise, nice video. Might make one of those blocks myself.

[@GeekClimber]

Unfortunately Skype records two feeds and put them side by side by itself. Otherwise an un-cropped feed for some of Eric's demonstration would be nice. Hopefully Skype will roll out better recording features in the future!

[@robertbaskett9166]

I'm curious if you took rest days between pinch training. All other types of high intensity grip training exercises are best done with 1-2 rest days in between

[@GeekClimber]

Yes I did. I took 1 rest day in between each pinch training session.

[@prizma45]

@@GeekClimber so you did the same weight and reps until day 12 then you added again?

[@marc-antoinedaoust2713]

magnus midtbø can do 160 pounds

[@Vivungisport]

That's for some.😎👍

[@datageekz8446]

Average guy cannot lift 160 lbs with one hand. Let alone using a pinch block..

[@GeekClimber]

Magnus is a beast!

[@Cardy00]

Thank god Magnus Midtbø isn't some average guy.

[@andrew_35]

On which kind of block? I saw him do about 100 on iron mind block

[@Z_Belphemon]

how much for the pinch block

[@GeekClimber]

The retail price should be 35 bucks.

[@Z_Belphemon]

@@GeekClimber thanks bro i looked on there website and its sold out that not a banger but i looked up elsewhere and i cant find it that sucks for me :v

[@RoryM07]

What are the dimensions of all the pinch surfaces? I want to know if it will benefit me.

[@GeekClimber]

There are 4 kinds of width (12cm, 10.5cm, 9cm, 7.5cm) that should work for all different hand sizes.

[@gryphon940]

Do you climb daily? You don't feel soreness or need to rest?

[@cherryreignful]

You have the weirdest views to subscribers ratio. Awesome vid

[@GeekClimber]

Haha, is the ratio too high or too low?

[@caseycronan9217]

Just bought one! Thanks for the free shipping code!

[@caseycronan9217]

And it just arrived today! Looking forward to putting it to good use while all the gyms are closed!

[@AssassinsHelper]

Was just about to buy the pinch block but the code doesn't work for Ireland! Great video though!

[@GeekClimber]

Ah I guess the code probably only work for US addresses. Glad you like the video!

[@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.

[@GeekClimber]

What do you exactly mean by forearm training with dumbbells? I don’t understand it fully but I am interested to know more about it.

[@Remon_]

​@@GeekClimber I think they are called finger curls, im not sure whether they are 100% for pinch but they did help me with some big slopy banana holds.

[@rjthedrumer69]

What about grip genie

[@TheMilkMan451]

Does not carry over to climbing effectively. Different type of grip strength.

[@franciscoarrechea1655]

I will do a pinch blocl right now and i start the challenge whit you

[@GeekClimber]

Go for it dude!

[@danzanryuguru4524]

Really solid percentage gains dude!

[@misafan4u]

cool, but 35 dollars for a block of wood that you attach to a carabiner is overpriced imo.

[@GeekClimber]

For someone like me who never did any woodwork in my life I will happily pay someone who is experienced to make it since it will take me a long long time to figure it out myself. You can totally make your pinch block yourself if you know how to.