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What are the shapes of climbing wall holds?
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Jugs: Wide openings and easy to grip, making them ideal for beginners.
Pockets: Holes that require one or more fingers to be inserted, testing finger strength.
Slopers: Smooth, curved surfaces that require a palm-wrap grip and offer strong resistance.
Crimpers: Tiny bumps that can only be felt with the fingertips, challenging fine motor control.
Pinches: Require the thumb to oppose and pinch with the other fingers.
Side Pulls: A lateral force application that requires the body to rotate sideways to grip.
Reverse lateral pull (Gastons): a “door-handle” grip with both hands pushing outward.
Underclings: Grasp downward and use the reaction force to pull upward.
Palming: Support by pressing with the palm, not by gripping.
Wraps/Guppies: Large and deep, designed to fully encircle the palm.
Large lateral rock flakes: thin, flake-like formations that mimic layers of spalled rock.
Jams: The fingers or palm are inserted into a crack and locked in place.
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