This Climber Did Wrist Rolls for 30 Days to Try and Improve His Grip Strength - msnNOW

When done right, wrist rolling is a useful recovery and stability-building exercise.

In the latest video chronicling his training, YouTube's Geek Climber spent 30 days working on his grip strength by doing the wrist roller, an antagonistic muscle training exercise which develops the often under-trained wrist extensors and flexors, and which involves rotating the pole in your hands to wind a weight (which has been attached by a rope or cord) upwards, then downwards.

After just one month of twice weekly wrist roller workouts, he was able to significantly increase his grip strength, with his single-rep max rising from 15 pounds to 25 pounds — although he remains uncertain how much of an effect this will have on his climbing.