How to Improve Your Grip Strength for Bouldering

A woman boulders on a steep rock wall, relying on upper body power and grip strength to stay in position

If you’ve ever found yourself slipping off a hold despite perfect footwork and body positioning, chances are your grip strength—not your climbing technique—was the limiting factor. In bouldering, where problems are short, intense, and power-driven, your fingers, hands, and forearms play a central role in whether you top out or fall short. So how do … Read more