Tendons are not like muscles in that they do not get stronger as they are used and as they wear.

go out to a bar instead.

tendons defiently get stronger if you train them right and allow for adiquite healing time.

if your just starting try geting a bunch of printer paper and crumpiling it up as tight as you can one by one, try using all your digits. sounds dumb but after a couple minutes you will already start to feel a burn.

can anyone here tell me what is the best way to train grip on a sunday?

My elbow has been hurting after climbing. It's on the outside of my elbow so I was starting to think it was tennis elbow. Usually it hurts after about an hour to 2 hours of climbing. But yesterday it kicked right in after my first climb. Now I understand, no pain no gain. But I do want to be weary of making it worse.

if you are having trouble with 5.8 you should just probably quit climbing. Especially a gym 5.8. Most people on this site I assume climb higher than a 5.10. But go with angrys idea and masturbate because you need your basic strength before you apply it to rock!! Do you think everyone climbs with another person?? Probably should not use a hang board. Just go outside and climb. gyms are for old men to hit on little girls.

How could you be possibly getting tennis elbow while rock climbing?

Sheesh. Moron.

You're stressing your tendons in unusual ways by climbing. I had the same thing when I first started climbing; I was making big throws, catching past the deadpoint, and generally flopping around like a tuna.

Better technique will help you avoid situations that damage you and will let your tendons strengthen slowly. Climbing easier climbs and focusing mostly on technique was a fantastic idea, I'd recommend you continue to do that, but probably not to the exclusion of climbs at your limit. Try to make sure you're getting adequate rest as well, and probably try to avoid doing the same move over and over for two hours.

As far as making the transition to outside rock, it can be tough. Like you said, the gear isn't exactly cheap, even if you're only sport climbing. It's probably for the best to get out there with someone who knows what's going on. That's not what I did, but I can see some advantages (safety and gear, namely).

Tactix, it's good to be focused, and it's good to be consistent and persistent. It's good that you want you skill level to improve and improve.

But your body needs a well-rounded life, just as your mind does, and I think you're focusing much too much on training and skill.

So if you have a day off, go out for a walk and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. Call up a friend (boy or girl) and go to the movies. Read a book. Or stay home and wash the dishes. These are all valuable activities, and your body will benefit.

Somebody once said, "Climbing is about your body, and mind, and soul".

Climbing can be pretty intense, even when you're not climbing.

okay yeah sure. im sure youll be alot better outdoors in the gym because of all the super hard "training" you do. first off, if people are praising you than you are 1 either fat or mentally disabled, 2 if you are 3 years old or younger, or 3 if your missing a leg. When my little sister tried a 5.8 she made it up. her first time. Most people start out at 10a so kudos. Maybe next time you shouldnt throw such an angry bitch fit if you want support from fellow climbers who actually climb and not spend their sundays masturbating as their "off" day. Even if you climb once a week, if you are the nutrition specialist that you are and a doctor as well as you have proven, you should at least be at hm, a 10d.

oh yeah and crimpers on a gym 5.7 is not even real. Not even until past 11a do you get a legit crimp. You know like a finger tip grip?? You should work your grip. alone

My elbow has been hurting after climbing. It's on the outside of my elbow so I was starting to think it was tennis elbow. Usually it hurts after about an hour to 2 hours of climbing. But yesterday it kicked right in after my first climb. Now I understand, no pain no gain. But I do want to be weary of making it worse. I drum about an hour a day and have been playing for 18 years now

I asked a few people at the gym and they said that "yeah that is going to happen and it eventually goes away". But one of them I couldn't really take serious since he said he eventually had to get cortisone shots which I know is not a good thing heh. Any help on that subject? Thanks

okay yeah sure. im sure youll be alot better outdoors in the gym because of all the super hard "training" you do. first off, if people are praising you than you are 1 either fat or mentally disabled, 2 if you are 3 years old or younger, or 3 if your missing a leg. When my little sister tried a 5.8 she made it up. her first time. Most people start out at 10a so kudos. Maybe next time you shouldnt throw such an angry bitch fit if you want support from fellow climbers who actually climb and not spend their sundays masturbating as their "off" day. Even if you climb once a week, if you are the nutrition specialist that you are and a doctor as well as you have proven, you should at least be at hm, a 10d.

I'm not even gonna bother to tell you what kind of fucking loser you are. but I will play ball and answer your bullshit

A) I'm 5'10 150
B) Obviously whatever gym you and your sister are climbing at is easy as fuck. Nobody new could fucking touch a 10 at my gym. Not even a 7.... I know what a crimp is guy.. I couldn't find a picture of the ones we have at my gym so I'll take a picture tomorrow. But let me assure you that even a stuck up faggot like yourself couldn't even get up your first time.

And you got a bad attitude guy. Calling me a nutrition specialist when all I did was try and share knowledge on a forum? Grow up.. Pull the stick out of your ass and maybe stop being such a miserable bitch