Should I use the smallest edges first?

No, you should start on the largest jugs or deep pockets to ensure your fingers are sufficiently warmed up and capable of handling the load.

What is the best grip for safety?

The open-hand or half-crimp grips are generally considered safer for the pulleys in your fingers compared to a full crimp.

Because of the high stress on small connective tissues, limit this training to two or three times per week with ample recovery time.

Master the fingerboard pullup with our expert guide. Learn proper grip technique, step-by-step form, and how to avoid common finger injuries.

Place your hands on the designated holds of the fingerboard using either a half-crimp or open-hand grip.
Engage your shoulders by pulling them down and back into a stable, packed position before leaving the ground.
Breathe out as you pull your chest toward the board, keeping your elbows tucked close to your ribs.
Continue the upward motion until your chin is level with your hands while maintaining total control of your core.
Lower yourself back to the starting position with a slow, eccentric tempo to protect the elbow and finger joints.
Maintain a slight bend in the elbows at the bottom of the movement to keep the tension on the muscles rather than the tendons.

Full crimping with the thumb wrapped over the index finger, which increases injury risk.
Using momentum or swinging the legs to complete the repetition.
Placing too much weight on the fingers before the tendons are properly warmed up.
Dropping quickly into a dead hang at the bottom of the rep.

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