How to Choose the Right Holds for Endurance Training

How to Choose the Right Holds for Endurance Training

Endurance climbing isn’t just about being strong—it’s about staying on the wall longer, moving efficiently, and maintaining grip over extended sessions. The right holds can make or break your training cycle.

At Ledge Climbing, we handcraft small-batch holds designed to help you push your limits without tearing up your skin. Here’s how to pick the perfect shapes for building power endurance.


What to Look For in Endurance Holds

1. Skin-Friendly Texture
Endurance sessions involve high repetition. You want holds that are grippy without being abrasive.

2. Comfortable Grip Shapes
Rounded edges, ergonomic pinches, and slopers are better for long intervals than razor crimps.

3. Moderate Difficulty
You should be able to stay on the wall for 30–60 moves without failure. If the holds are too hard, you’ll burn out before training endurance effectively.

4. Variety in Grip Types
Mix jugs, edges, pinches, and slopers to mimic real outdoor routes and avoid overuse injuries.


Recommended Ledge Holds for Endurance Training

  • Flow Jugs – Smooth, skin-friendly, and ideal for circuit boards

  • Directional Pinches – Versatile for multiple wall angles

  • Sloper Rounds – Force good body positioning and tension

  • Low-Profile Edges – Train precision without maxing out fingers

👉 Browse Our Endurance-Friendly Holds →


Sample Endurance Session

  1. Pick a 20–30 hold circuit

  2. Climb continuously for 5–8 minutes without resting on the ground

  3. Rest for 5 minutes

  4. Repeat 4–6 times

This approach builds not only grip endurance but also footwork consistency and mental pacing.


Why Ledge Holds Are Perfect for Endurance Work

Our holds are:

  • Hand-shaped for comfort and longevity

  • Designed with natural movement in mind

  • Crafted to maintain texture over long-term use


Train Longer. Climb Stronger.

Endurance training is a marathon, not a sprint—equip your wall with shapes that let you push without punishing your skin.

👉 Build Your Endurance Set Today

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