GRIP STRENGTH IS good for more than just opening pesky jars in your kitchen. If you lift weights, it's essential to keep hold of the heavy dumbbells and barbells when you load up to your max efforts.

I often hear new personal training clients complain that their wrists hurt when they do a push-ups or high plank. Luckily, I have some go-to moves to help strengthen the wrists. Personally, I’ve ...

I confess: I used to resent slopers. Perfect circles, rounded aretes, open-handed jugs, the topouts of boulders—you name it. Every few times that I slapped, grabbed, or hung on for dear life from ...

Weak wrists surprise you. You pick up a weighted bag or attempt a plank, and before you know it, everything is wobbling. Whether lifting weights in the gym, typing at work, or playing a sport, strong ...

But I soon tired of skipping classic boulders because of a single compression move or insecure topout. I resolved to figure out how I could overcome my discomfort and, dare I say, even enjoy them.