One Tiny Footwork Fix That Will Change Your Climbing Forever

You know that gut-wrenching moment?

When your foot unexpectedly slips off a hold,

and suddenly, you’re clinging for dear life with your arms?

You’ve spent months perfecting foot placement…

Yet-bam! your foot slides off

just like when you started.

Frustrating? → Yes. 

Avoidable? Also yes.

The secret?

It’s not just where you step, it’s how you grip the foothold.

That’s where the Claw Technique comes in.

Imagine this: your shoes aren’t just resting on the hold—they’re grabbing it. Instead of passively placing your foot, engage your ankle and calf to pull the top of your shoe against the hold, locking it in place.

It’s the difference between standing on a ledge and hanging onto it with your hands—except now, your feet do the gripping.

Next time you're on an overhang, don’t just step—grip it! 

Try it—your shoes aren’t useless after all.

Feel how your shoe bites in.

As promised, value in under 60 seconds.

Fingers crossed for you,
Aleks

P.S. If this helped you, share it with a friend and help them level up. Let’s make them a stronger climber—with YOUR help.