Most climbers think of pinches as just another grip to train. But in reality, pinch strength is about far more than your hands—it’s about body tension, shoulder stability, and whole-body coordination. Adding pinch training to your wall can elevate your climbing across every style.
At Ledge Climbing, we shape pinches that challenge your thumbs, forearms, and positioning in ways mass-produced holds simply don’t.
Why Pinches Are Essential
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Engage the Whole Hand – Unlike crimps, pinches force open-hand and thumb use.
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Strengthen Shoulders & Core – Most pinch problems involve compression or lateral tension.
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Build Outdoor-Ready Skills – Many real rock features (aretes, tufas, rails) climb like pinches.
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Prevent Overuse Imbalances – Training only crimps increases injury risk. Pinches balance out your grip profile.
How to Train Pinches
1. Vary Widths – Train with both narrow and wide pinches to challenge different muscles.
2. Mix Orientations – Place pinches vertically, horizontally, or diagonally for movement variety.
3. Use Steep Angles – Pinches get more powerful on 30–45° walls.
4. Include Static & Dynamic Moves – Both slow lock-offs and explosive dynos build transferable strength.
Ledge Pinches: Built for Real Movement
Every Ledge pinch is:
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Hand-shaped for comfort and challenge
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Textured for sweaty sessions
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Crafted in small batches so each piece is unique
Final Thought:
Pinches aren’t just about grip—they train tension, precision, and strength that translate to every other style of climbing. If you want to climb better everywhere, you should be pinching more often.