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Daniel Woods uses a hangboard and simple, but hard, interval training to increase his finger strength. “10×10” stands for 10 seconds dead hang, 10 seconds
rest. You do the prescribed number of rounds with one finger combination, then immediately onto the next combo.

Finger Combinations:

Index + Middle Finger

Middle + Ring Finger

Ring Finger + Pinkie

All 4 Fingers

Example Workout:

7 Rounds each Finger Combo Hang Board 10×10’s

7 Times Through

10 Sec Hang Index/Middle Finger

10 Sec Rest

Then immediately…

7 Times Through

10 Sec Hang Middle/Ring Finger

10 Sec Rest

Then immediately…

7 Times Through

10 Sec Hang Ring/Pinkie Finger

10 Sec Rest

Then immediately…

9 Times Through

10 Sec Hang All 4 Fingers

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