Finger Training You Can (and Should!) Do Almost Every Day!

June 01, 2025

Every Climber’s Dream: Stronger Fingers, Healthier Tendons

If you’re a climber, you’ve probably wished for stronger fingers, more resilient flexor tendons, and bulletproof A2 and A4 pulleys. Good news: there’s something simple you can do almost every day to make that wish a reality.

(A simple 6-minute daily protocol to strengthen your flexor tendons, protect your pulleys, and keep you climbing injury-free.)

Emerging research—more compelling than ever in 2025—has identified a powerful training + nutrition approach to improve tendon strength and health. Based on these findings, I’ve developed a quick, 6-minute “protective” finger training protocol (explained in the video recorded way back in 2020) that targets the finger flexor tendons and annular pulleys. Think of it as prehab—a proactive way to stimulate collagen synthesis and fortify your connective tissues, helping prevent injuries before they happen.

The best part? You can do this exercise nearly every day. Unlike intensive hangboard sessions, which should be limited to a few times per week due to the strain they place on muscles, nerves, and connective tissue, this moderate-intensity protocol is safe for daily use. It’s perfect as a rest-day “prehab” workout, an adjunct to injury rehab, or a warm-up before your main climbing or training session.