Climbing Handholds 101: How to Hold Them! (FOR BEGINNERS) | Singapore Climbing Gym Boulder Movement

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  • Опубліковано 4 чер 2024
  • Here's an ultimate guide to climbing handholds! This video covers the 7 basic types of handholds that you'll see in most climbing gyms. Every new climber has probably had the same experience of being unsure how to hold certain handholds - this video will definitely give you a little more insight onto how to properly how them :)
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  • @rafunderburk
    @rafunderburk 2 роки тому +1454

    This is SO USEFUL! I am 67 years old and am heading to my first indoor rock climbing adventure in a few days. Thanks so much! See ya on the wall!

    • @avyla9
      @avyla9 2 роки тому +59

      That is so inspiring that you’re trying a new activity like indoor climbing at 67!! Good for you 🥳🤩 I hope you have fun and fall in love with climbing 😊

    • @neildutoit5177
      @neildutoit5177 2 роки тому +12

      how was it?

    • @JuneK1920
      @JuneK1920 2 роки тому +27

      Yay for you. I"m 69 and just started 2 weeks ago. SO MUCH FUN!!

    • @nomiriko
      @nomiriko 2 роки тому +6

      Wow..salute!! Very inspiring..👏👏👏👏👏🙇‍♀️

    • @ipudisciple
      @ipudisciple Рік тому +3

      Take advice from the pros and be careful of your tendons for the first year. If you feel a twinge, stop. Watch other women climbing for style. Have fun.

  • @NorthSnipes
    @NorthSnipes Рік тому +391

    As an experienced climber (and recently a climbing instructor at a local gym for me), this was nice to see some straightforward ways of explaining ways to use some of the harder holds.

  • @deand8070
    @deand8070 3 роки тому +457

    Just started indoor bouldering and this vid series is answering a lot of questions for me. Thanks

  • @gaiaiulia
    @gaiaiulia Рік тому +156

    I turned 70 in March this year. I started climbing in July when my son suggested it might be fun. Still on level 1 & 2 so far. Jugs are definitely my favourite hold at the moment. Great tips, and very clear exolanations to help my progression to crimps, etc. Thank you. 👏👏

    • @Mummapuss226
      @Mummapuss226 3 місяці тому +1

      I am a late bloomer too, you will enjoy it and do what you can, in time you will get there.

  • @truejohnsolo
    @truejohnsolo 3 місяці тому +5

    I've been climbing like 4 times now and this makes me feel much more informed about the holds I've heard people mentioning

  • @JayZoop
    @JayZoop Рік тому +13

    Thanks for the tips. I'm 44 and weight 260 lbs. I've gone to the climbing gym twice now and I'm liking the challenge. There's always somebody there to strike up a conversation and give good climbing tips.

  • @EvenFlow391
    @EvenFlow391 10 місяців тому +11

    I just went to my first indoor rock climbing gym with friends. I've never climbed before, so I learned a lot very fast. I was able to get to a tough V1 with what I now know as a crimp I couldn't manage. I'll be back in the gym next week now that I know what to do!

  • @Will-il8zm
    @Will-il8zm Рік тому +7

    LOL. We all know that everyone loves a Jug.

  • @connortremblay1259
    @connortremblay1259 Рік тому +4

    I mean, my favorite hold has to be the jugs. Mostly because a jug is generally what you'll be grabbing when doing dynos, but also because of the weird looks I get when I'm discussing a route and say something like "it's got nice big jugs that you can really get a good grip on" in public. That all being said, I did develop a certain soft spot for crimps after climbing for a while.

  • @michaelweber9191
    @michaelweber9191 2 роки тому +84

    I'm bouldering and climbing indoors and outdoors for like 8 years now. I've seen a lot content on UA-cam and other platforms and it's always great to see someone new doing these kind of things. It's refreshing. Keep going with this great work. Really like your style💪🏻
    And to answer your question 😉
    Slopers and pinches, especially in a compression style problem
    Greetings from Germany ☺

  • @Person73751
    @Person73751 11 днів тому +1

    Crimps are just my favourite!

  • @mysleepscheduleisgarbage6972
    @mysleepscheduleisgarbage6972 Рік тому +2

    Just in case anyone was wondering, when Micheal was counting with his fingers he made a 🤙 kind of gesture when he got to 6. This is because in Chinese culture they use that hand gesture to represent six, since it’s similar to the character for it.

  • @defaultdummy245
    @defaultdummy245 2 роки тому +36

    You guys have a really comprehensive and technical approach to climbing. Good job!

  • @user-fk5vz2cw8m
    @user-fk5vz2cw8m 3 місяці тому

    You had me at, “tiny chips of pure evil” - seriously, I’m a fan for life starting today

  • @porrepokemon
    @porrepokemon Рік тому +3

    the production value of the video is so high!!! thanks guys, really helpful video

  • @blewlight5708
    @blewlight5708 2 роки тому +8

    0:29 🤣🤣💪 hilarious. I just realized how small this channel is but the info is just so easy to digest and put into practice compared to big climbing channels

  • @magnustrring-jrgensen5687
    @magnustrring-jrgensen5687 2 роки тому +3

    Slopers are the ultimate confidence killer.
    Great video!

  • @JuneK1920
    @JuneK1920 2 роки тому +6

    Really helpful. I just started in a local rock gym. SO MUCH FUN.

  • @65bucksmedia
    @65bucksmedia Рік тому +3

    I’ve never climbed in my life. Yet, I’ve had a desire to learn. Thanks for the useful and easy to follow video.

  • @ScottCommon632
    @ScottCommon632 Рік тому +4

    Perfect! … just now taking up the sport. Love the detail, brevity, and the fun thoroughness!

  • @scruffd0g193
    @scruffd0g193 2 роки тому +3

    Rock climbing is so much fun, it’s a great workout. Need to have a lots endurance.

  • @chrisembryclimbing
    @chrisembryclimbing 2 роки тому +11

    Thanks so much for all the great content. I wish more gyms had the time and dedication to teach their craft like you all do. Keep up the amazing work and may God bless your efforts exponentially.

  • @white_toad_appeal
    @white_toad_appeal 2 роки тому +4

    Me "ill rember these on the wall"
    Me on the wall "wait what color am I doing"

  • @sand-in-the-timepiece9836
    @sand-in-the-timepiece9836 Рік тому +2

    I'm a complete beginner to climbing and my sis and I just started going to our local gym! This'll come in handy, ha. Thank you!

  • @thomaschery
    @thomaschery Рік тому +1

    Thanks so much for this video. I'm new to climbing and hearing the terms and learning about their grips has been such a help.

  • @chihuahuels
    @chihuahuels 2 роки тому +7

    Awesome video! I have been using too much full crimps and now I realize that they are a last resource gripping technique (for beginners at least)

  • @johnnylifts8385
    @johnnylifts8385 Рік тому +2

    😭😭😭 “nasty two finger tings” love this guy

  • @stevens3214
    @stevens3214 7 місяців тому

    Thank you both so so much for this video! This is a perfect breakdown on what to do for specific holds. Every new climber should check out this video!

  • @sebastianwaffle4640
    @sebastianwaffle4640 8 місяців тому

    I’m very new to rock climbing so I like the jugs a lot but I’m also exited to learn and get better with all the other holds me and my friend were just at our local gym and we’re having a ton of fun trying to figure out how to hold all the different holds, this was very useful thanks

  • @BiggieChungulus
    @BiggieChungulus 2 роки тому +6

    Me who's been climbing for a bit already: "Hmm yes jug"

  • @naidfram
    @naidfram 6 місяців тому

    Super helpful as a refresher! Just started climbing and it’s very useful to have such clear outlines. Thank you

  • @kazooi9963
    @kazooi9963 Рік тому

    Started climbing 2 months ago and I ALWAYS come back to this video so I know what I’m talking about

  • @bijok6653
    @bijok6653 4 місяці тому

    This was so helpful!! Thank you so much!
    This was especially useful for me as i started climbing about 3 months ago. I immediately had better luck with the routes i could barely start before🎉

  • @alexsh1451
    @alexsh1451 Рік тому

    Great video! Thank you guys so much for making it. As someone who is starting out I feel much better going to my local gym next time.

  • @danshansinshan9222
    @danshansinshan9222 Рік тому

    I like the energy of you all! brilliant content and editing as well. Thanks :)

  • @UltimateWobbleBoss
    @UltimateWobbleBoss 2 роки тому +3

    I love your interpretation of the meaning of jugs, not what I’d use but I guess it works!

  • @Kelulaclimbs
    @Kelulaclimbs 9 місяців тому +1

    I’m a beginner climbing indoors for about 3 months and this was helpful to get the climbing language down so when I’m talking w other climbers I understand what they are saying and how to respond! at the moment I’m starting to really like crimps!

    • @BobJerry98
      @BobJerry98 6 місяців тому

      Happy climbing 😊

  • @conorjokami7584
    @conorjokami7584 2 роки тому

    thanks guys great video, I can now identify the different types of holds in my gym

  • @moonlightgirls923
    @moonlightgirls923 2 роки тому +1

    I just went rock climbing for the first time and I saw those rocks!

  • @Borntoschnitzel
    @Borntoschnitzel Рік тому

    Love Michael's reactions and way of explaining. super cool dude

  • @stu1wyatt
    @stu1wyatt 3 місяці тому

    Great video, this was really helpful for me as I'm just getting started with bouldering and indoor climbing

  • @roxlee1
    @roxlee1 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome video! Very clear and concise. Also enjoy your sense of humor!

  • @bryanrobidart6426
    @bryanrobidart6426 Рік тому

    You had me at, “tiny chips of pure evil” - seriously, I’m a fan for life starting today 👇🎉

  • @ayeshah355
    @ayeshah355 Рік тому +10

    Thanks so much for the video! The tip about not using the full crimp is very important - I realised I was doing this a lot and straining my fingers without actually improving the strength in them much. I love your presentation and explanations!

  • @Mummapuss226
    @Mummapuss226 3 місяці тому

    Thank you so much, I enjoy bouldering, it’s great exercise and also a great atmosphere.

  • @wordsmith9360
    @wordsmith9360 Місяць тому

    Loved the info and the passion!!!

  • @cityofghosts4037
    @cityofghosts4037 10 місяців тому

    Instantly subscribed. You two are super likeable, watchable people. Very useful video, thank you.

  • @Anubis10110
    @Anubis10110 16 днів тому

    Just started recently, thanks for the video 😊 very informative 😊

  • @arielroman4680
    @arielroman4680 2 роки тому +1

    Super job. Thank you for the great explanations!

  • @SineMetuFreedom
    @SineMetuFreedom 7 місяців тому

    Wow i stubbled onto your channel, great content and nice energy. keep up the good work. I started rock climbing recently by attending rock climbing school for sport , lead and trad climbing. But since i would like to do indoor climbing once or twice per week for practicing and improve my movement, for my rock climbing weekends, i find this video very educational :)

  • @samd8054
    @samd8054 Рік тому

    Thanks guys! great video for newbies. Well presented

  • @eri_dailylife
    @eri_dailylife 2 роки тому +2

    Slopers are my favourite 🙄🙄 so useful! thanks!

  • @user-qd5dr1rh7z
    @user-qd5dr1rh7z 3 місяці тому

    0:29 hilarious. I just realized how small this channel is but the info is just so easy to digest and put into practice compared to big climbing channels

  • @shrimpy7862
    @shrimpy7862 4 місяці тому

    Love the energy you two have!

  • @JJ-db5fv
    @JJ-db5fv 9 місяців тому

    Amazing guys. Just started climbing, this is really helpful.

  • @dreadeye5127
    @dreadeye5127 Рік тому +1

    1 minute in, love you guys allready and your attidude

  • @kattnaphots2543
    @kattnaphots2543 Рік тому

    Finally a way to actually use pockets without looking like a fool, great vid

  • @chloegarcia1099
    @chloegarcia1099 Рік тому +5

    As a beginner I struggle now with big pinches that look a bit like bread loaves. Thanks for the video, it helps a lot understanding other content in English about climbing (I'm French and know nothing of these technical terms. Actually maybe I should learn them in French as well ^^).

    • @tomatodamashi
      @tomatodamashi Рік тому

      Yeah, whenever I see those big pinches, I do everything I can to avoid them. Even trying to skip them to reach the next hold. They are my kryptonite

  • @Rockinxsteve
    @Rockinxsteve 11 місяців тому +7

    Team jugs wya at

  • @anthis4297
    @anthis4297 Рік тому +2

    Awesome video 🙏 as a beginner my favorite handhold is Jugs 😁

  • @Roubainx
    @Roubainx 2 роки тому +1

    Great quality and super informative. Keep going and make sure to try and collaborate with other channels on yt and insta

  • @maykolroch
    @maykolroch 11 місяців тому

    Best ever!, I would love more lessons, already subscribed!

  • @lannaeats
    @lannaeats Рік тому

    Very informative! Can't wait to try your tips out

  • @classicallover8153
    @classicallover8153 Рік тому

    It was just my first day rock climbing, this video is really helpful thank you T-T

  • @Iguanaintrouble
    @Iguanaintrouble 2 місяці тому

    Thanks guys, this was really useful. I struggle with pockets 😅

  • @vladimirbelov3572
    @vladimirbelov3572 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome video, thanks a lot!!!

  • @Parkerlee1000
    @Parkerlee1000 11 місяців тому

    Im really new to Bouldering so thankyou so much for this video, i will subscribe❤

  • @Yassinius
    @Yassinius Рік тому

    This video is very useful. I keep forgetting the names so this video definitely comes in handy!

  • @AceMathias
    @AceMathias Рік тому

    Thanks for the tips on how best to hold them. I find slopers the hardest, but will try your tips next time

  • @Life.of.Nicholas
    @Life.of.Nicholas 20 днів тому

    Thanks for sharing ! 🙌🙌🙌

  • @Rufgaudas
    @Rufgaudas Рік тому +9

    As a relatively tall guy in climbing (192) - a lot of boulder problems with slopers (which is usually set for people of 150-170cm height) are tough cookies, simply because often times I don't fit and can't fully stretch my hands to fully utilize them. But the ones where I truly fit (often times with some weird looking sit-ups or frog positions) - sloper boulders are the most fun for me, once you find these body positions.
    But at least Dynos and long reachy dynamic boulders are much easier, where I can do more static and safer moves, where others need to really commit :D

  • @dmitriiglushchenko5658
    @dmitriiglushchenko5658 5 днів тому

    Thanks a lot for those explanations 😊

  • @Yaimdan
    @Yaimdan 2 роки тому +1

    Definitely not a beginner here. But i watched it because you guys kept the video so engaging

  • @pizzataco7768
    @pizzataco7768 Рік тому

    Went rock coming for the first time this past weekend. Definitely liked jugs the most lol

  • @loriana9340
    @loriana9340 2 роки тому

    Super helpful & informative! I made sure to save this video!

  • @realitymuzic357
    @realitymuzic357 2 роки тому

    These guys are so wholesome lol thanks for the vid!

  • @mauort6870
    @mauort6870 2 роки тому +2

    You two are gems

  • @Tomatillo12
    @Tomatillo12 Рік тому

    I live in a small town in tx and there are no gyms here but, on a trip to wisconsin it was a great experience to go to a gym when compared to a makeshift hill climbing thingy

  • @hay.denphoto
    @hay.denphoto Рік тому

    WOW thank you so much for this video it was super useful and helpful! :)

  • @addeevill07
    @addeevill07 Рік тому

    My favourite handholds for sure the Volumes, They look cool and make a great challange!

  • @declanpage4687
    @declanpage4687 2 роки тому

    I loved this video, thanks guys.

  • @christianj.correapagan9861
    @christianj.correapagan9861 2 роки тому

    Great video very informative, thank you guys

  • @TGregers
    @TGregers Рік тому

    Good stuff! Im new to climbing, and this helps alot! 😚

  • @keithkansteiner9303
    @keithkansteiner9303 11 місяців тому

    Badass video!! 🙏

  • @xplodingpancakes
    @xplodingpancakes Рік тому

    Thank you I am a beginner and this helps a lot

  • @HenrikMyrhaug
    @HenrikMyrhaug 2 роки тому +9

    I feel you somewhat glossed over hiw to distinguish volumes from big holds and slopers.
    Volumes usually have mounting holes so that you can mount other holds to the volume, which is why volumes usually count as part of the wall and are often allowed to be used on any route. This distinction is often used to distinguish between a very large hold that can only be used for one route and a volume that can be used for any route.

  • @SealMeall
    @SealMeall 10 місяців тому

    Thank you. I’m a new climber. I’m currently at 7a+ but I’m getting better

  • @DanteneNyx
    @DanteneNyx Рік тому

    Great video guys!

  • @kennyforth7054
    @kennyforth7054 Рік тому

    Great video lads !

  • @ahmadsyidi515
    @ahmadsyidi515 4 місяці тому

    Wow amazing motivation 💪

  • @dianabarahona1043
    @dianabarahona1043 Рік тому

    very informative and cool vid, thanks!

  • @jemmaj2919
    @jemmaj2919 11 місяців тому

    This is brilliant, i keep wondering what is the right way to do this , esp as I'm doing this alone, and no one to learn from

  • @gleeknomatterwhat8958
    @gleeknomatterwhat8958 Рік тому

    Ty for this Jensen and Michael

  • @shingirayigomo5118
    @shingirayigomo5118 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this very informative video💋💋

  • @adventuressolace3861
    @adventuressolace3861 2 роки тому +4

    I’m a beginner and this is very informative. Thank you!

  • @alvarosandin9784
    @alvarosandin9784 2 роки тому +2

    Really like these videos and love the vibe of the channel

    • @bouldermovementsingapore3984
      @bouldermovementsingapore3984  2 роки тому

      Thank you for the encouraging feedback Alvaro, it means a lot as we are just getting started here!

  • @CDNMedic8
    @CDNMedic8 Рік тому

    Excellent Thanks guys

  • @just1a1rapper
    @just1a1rapper 2 роки тому +1

    Gotta say I love the problems with slopers :D
    If I get to Singapore I must visit the gym!

  • @daisyc9171
    @daisyc9171 Рік тому

    Thank you! Very useful

  • @emmateas
    @emmateas Рік тому

    so helpful!! thanks a lot