CRIMP HARDER with Olympian Shauna Coxsey

In this weeks video, @ShaunaCoxseyClimber and Hannah Morris talk all things finger strength and crimp technique on at the newly opened @theclimbinghangaruk in Reading The ability to use small crimpy holds is part and parcel of good overall climbing technique. Crimping on small edges is something a lot of climbers love, and a lot hate. Small incut edges and flakes require a lot of finger strength, technique and good body positioning and can be tricky to master. In this video, Hannah and Shauna cover everything you need to know to crimp your way up the wall, from the basics of grip types for crimping and a masterclass in body positioning to work through crimpy problems with maximum effectiveness and efficiency. Thumbnail photos by Louis Elliot: 0:00 Introduction to Shauna Coxsey 01:14 Overview of Climbing Grip Types 03:16 Finger Strength Vs Contact Strength 03:32 First Crimpy Project 09:32 Shauna Coxsey’s Superpower is Crimping 13:43 Shauna Demonstrating Crimp Technique 15:44 Shauna Vs Most Crimpy boulder in the gym 18:22 Body Positioning for Awkward Crimps 22:19 Training Finger Strength 25:56 Finger boarding for rehab and warm up Check out Shauna: @ShaunaCoxseyClimber ☞Instagram: Check out Beastmaker: ☞ Check out The Climbing Hangar: ☞ Get your first climb half-price with code HANNAH50. Go to to find your nearest venue. Hannah Morris Bouldering T-Shirts & Stickers (UK & US) ☞ Hannah Morris Bouldering T-Shirts (EU) ☞ Follow Hannah: ☞Instagram: Follow Nathan: ☞ Our Patreon: ☞ Our Local Climbing Wall: ☞ Our Favourite Gear Shop: ☞