Dude, no one has ever mentioned pulling outwards to me. Aghhhhhhh. Makes so much sense! Thank you

I hardly ever comment on videos, especially bouldering ones. But this one actually provides really good insight on climbing techniques and clarified so much for me! I can’t wait to try it out in the bouldering gym

I think this is why jugs are so easy, not just because of the reduced finger strength demands but because jugs naturally direct your applied force in the optimum directional loading. It's a part of why jugs make such great rest points on sport climbs. The anterior deltoid doesn't need to fire to help direct your force outward on a frontal position, instead the natural deep incut on a jug lets you relax into the optimal counterpressure position. "hanging from your skeleton" as some people like to say.

I also think this is why finding thumb catches is so important on harder problems. If you can modify a crimp into a pinch, the opposing forces generated from the thumb against the fingers allows you to direct the force out instead of down. On incut crimps maybe you can still pull out, but on negative crimps that thumb catch becomes really critical. You've really echoed Dave Macleod's advice; that the two critical techniques to master in rock climbing are body tension and learning to pull with the feet.

dang bro developing some really analytical understanding of tension based climbing. ur like a tension wizard now. I love the clip with Blake and Max where they're like "wtf how did he stay on"

I've watched an awful lot of technique videos and this is by far my favourite. So easy to understand and immediately makes sense, makes me feel silly for not doing this before! I struggle immensely with cutting feet and just being aware of this concept is so useful. Amazing channel keep on posting gems!

Dude in the beginning calling that move static lmao

Pulling outward during a big move is a good tip. Not pulling down after a big move is a GREAT tip that I've never heard before.

Best technique video on “applied climbing” I’ve ever seen, especially regarding footwork on steep terrain. Nice work, man!

SO HAVING GOOD FINGER STRENGTH AND PULLING STRENGTH IMPROVES TENSION!!!!!!!!

most technique videos are pure theorycraft. this is genuinely useful.

I love you analytical climbers! Great tips in here Boss!

your explanation of outward pull just unlocked some moonboard v3s for me

Awesome videos man. There’s a serious void in terms of content aimed at the intermediate - advanced level. Seems like 90% of stuff on YouTube is either complete beginners or crazy advanced. Good to see someone giving real useful technical tips!

Dude, phenomenal vid, keep the explicit guidance coming, it's a really valuable point of difference from other climbing YouTubers out there!

Wowww this video came on my feed at the perfect time. Failed the crux move on my v7 project that's getting reset in 2 days 30+ times, and focused on pulling outward/counterpressure and got it on my 2nd attempt of the day and again right after, and then sent the whole thing. THANK YOU.

Thanks a lot! I’ve been keeping in mind the idea of pulling outward to create that counter pressure with the feet for months now, and I’ve noticed a big improvement. It’s also really helped me learn how to engage my scapula, lats, and hips for better movement on the wall.

Hi there... I've never commented on a video before, and I've watched hundreds. This is incredible! I've watched two of yours now and learnt more than the previous 98 put together. THANK YOU!!

Thank you. This actually changed how I think about board climbing and climbing in general. Helped me a lot to send my first V8. Keep it up bro

man every one of your videos has got such good info, even though am quite an experienced climber it is always good to look at things from a new perspective. they are seriously some of the best technique videos out there for v4+++++ climbers

Information dense and clear, crystal clear illustrating and exemplifying of the taught principles -  excellent teaching material.