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How to Cat Leap - Hand Position.
How to Cat Leap #06 - Hand Position Parkour Tutorial. [020]
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When it comes to climbing, mastering your hand position is crucial for both performance and safety. A proper grip not only helps you ascend more effectively but also allows for better control and balance on the wall. One key element to focus on is how your fingers are positioned; this nuanced detail significantly impacts your ability to maintain a secure hold, especially when the route becomes challenging.

The most important takeaway is that your hand should be bent at the knuckles while gripping holds. This position allows for a stronger grip, ensuring that as you climb, you're not only hanging on but actively engaging with the surface. The goal is to get as much of your hand over the hold as possible, locking your fingers in place to create a secure connection. If you do happen to start slipping, rather than losing your grip completely, this technique helps to control descents, allowing you to gradually slide down your fingers instead of falling off the hold.

In summary, focusing on your hand positioning is a small yet pivotal adjustment that can enhance your climbing experience. By keeping your knuckles bent and gripping firmly, you not only improve your climbing efficiency but also increase your safety. So, next time you're on the wall, remember to check in with your grip—it's the details that often make the biggest difference!

  • Focus on bending your knuckles while gripping holds for increased control.
  • Engage fully with the surface by getting your hand over the hold.
  • Remember that a solid grip allows for safer descents in case of slips.
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we've talked about our position but

													

																									

														
3.28

														
today it's going to be a hand position

													

																									

														
5.83

														
and we've already kind of said about

													

																									

														
8.44

														
this on the climb ups and that is that

													

																									

														
10.959

														
essentially our hand wants to be bent at

													

																									

														
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the knuckle okay so you're trying to get

													

																									

														
15.49

														
as much over as you possibly can of the

													

																									

														
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hand all right

													

																									

														
19.48

														
and really gripping down into the wall

													

																									

														
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okay okay that's it it's a very small

													

																									

														
33.7

														
thing today just really try and hold on

													

																									

														
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into that position all right

													

																									

														
38.76

														
essentially it also means that if you're

													

																									

														
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in this position and you start slipping

													

																									

														
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it's not just going to come straight off

													

																									

														
44.92

														
you're going to kind of work your way

													

																									

														
46.449

														
down your fingers okay that's it
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we've talked about our position but

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today it's going to be a hand position

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and we've already kind of said about

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this on the climb ups and that is that

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essentially our hand wants to be bent at

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the knuckle okay so you're trying to get

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as much over as you possibly can of the

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hand all right

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and really gripping down into the wall

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okay okay that's it it's a very small

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thing today just really try and hold on

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into that position all right

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essentially it also means that if you're

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in this position and you start slipping

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it's not just going to come straight off

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you're going to kind of work your way

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down your fingers okay that's it