Self-assessment of strength abilities in climbing: Impact of skill level

• Main Authors: Carla Zihlmann (Author), Paul Ritsche (Author), Martin Keller (Author), Daniel Zobrist (Author), Lisa Reissner (Author), Peter Wolf (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Bern Open Publishing, 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction Many climbers believe that they are stronger in crimp finger position than in open hand position. However, compared to open hand, crimped fingers are associated with higher pulley forces increasing the risk of injuries. Climbing expertise may influence the estimation of strength, i.e.,...