now updated! deeper channels = more stability and comfort

Stop Training Weak Positions. Start Training Strength.

40mm Big Lifter

Build Stronger Fingers. With Less Injury Risk.

Most climbers train strength on small edges.

The problem? Small edges increase stress on joints and tendons while limiting how much force you can produce.

The 40mm Big Lifter uses a stable, comfortable platform to help you train harder, recruit more muscle, and build stronger fingers.

Why It Works

Higher force production
Less joint stress
Better finger recruitment
Reduced finger rotation
Excellent for rehab
Comfortable to use
UK sustainable hardwood

Get Strong First. Then Apply It To Climbing.

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the science!

Why Choose The Big Lifter?

Traditional finger training often focuses on making the hold smaller.

The problem is that smaller edges increase stress on joints and soft tissues without necessarily increasing the training stimulus to the muscles.

The Big Lifter takes a different approach.

The deeper edge provides a stable platform that allows you to generate more force, recruit more tissue, and accumulate quality training with lower injury risk.

Train Strength, Not Just Edge Size

Think about any other strength exercise.

You don't make a squat stronger by standing on one foot.

You don't make a bench press better by using a narrower bench.

You create a stable environment to maximise force production.

Finger strength training should be no different.

What Makes It Different?

Comfortable by Design

The 40mm depth supports the fingers in a less compressive position, reducing stress on joints while maintaining a high training effect.

Better Finger Recruitment

The unlevel profile helps account for natural differences in finger length, encouraging more balanced contribution from all four fingers.

More Active Grip

Rather than hanging on skin friction and passive structures, the deeper edge encourages the hand and finger flexors to stay active throughout the lift.

Stable Finger Position

Individual finger channels help minimise unwanted sideways movement and rotation, improving comfort, stability and force production.

Stronger Foundations

The design challenges both the finger flexors and the intrinsic hand muscles that contribute to grip stability and performance on complex holds.

Training Benefits

Develop Maximum Strength

The Big Lifter enables higher force production than smaller edges by placing the fingers in a stronger and more sustainable position.

This makes it ideal for:

Max strength training
Finger recruitment sessions
Tindeq testing and progression
Warm-up protocols
Capacity-building blocks

Build Transferable Strength

The goal isn't to become good at a 40mm edge.

The goal is to become stronger.

Once strength is developed on a stable platform, it can be transferred to smaller edges and climbing-specific positions.

Rehabilitation Benefits

Controlled loading remains one of the most effective ways to rebuild tissue capacity after injury.

The Big Lifter provides a stable and predictable loading position that can be useful during rehabilitation of:

Pulley injuries
Synovitis and capsulitis
Persistent finger pain
Hand and wrist injuries
Load intolerance during return to climbing

The comfortable profile makes it easier to perform consistent loading without unnecessarily irritating sensitive structures.

The Science Behind The Shape

The Big Lifter evolved through extensive testing and thousands of measurements to create a shape that works with the anatomy of real hands.

Key Features

Unlevel Profile Promotes balanced finger loading and improved force production.

Rounded Edge Radius Encourages more open-handed positions while retaining transfer to climbing-specific grips.

Finger Channels Reduce finger rotation and encourage independent finger function.

Cord-Mounted Design Allows more natural pulling angles and may reduce stress through the elbows and shoulders.

Sustainably Made

Every Big Lifter is handmade from sustainably sourced UK hardwood.

Produced locally, packaged responsibly, and built to last.

No unnecessary plastics. No long-distance shipping. Just thoughtful design and quality craftsmanship.

BUY

dc

Fantastic - so much better and more comfortable than the C4HP one. I currently have a finger injury and just lifted way more than with the C4HP one, delighted with it. It's comfortable to use too.

sc

Thank you, the thought of using a conventional fingerboard for my poor arthritic fingers was a no go. Using your product opened up a new possibility

ld

I really like the unlevel edge, it's super handy for the warm ups as it feels like I'm engaging each individual finger more.

I thought I had pretty weird hand proportions so I was pleasantly surprised that the edge suited me as well as it does.

how to use it

It is pretty simple, but I want people to get the full benefit out of it, so here's what to do. I'd suggest using it to lift from the floor with a Tindeq unit, rather than weights. The Tindeq is much easier to set up and if anything happens you don't drop a weight on your foot.

But it can also just be used to loop around your foot for warming up, or to sling overhead should you wish.

You should expect to pull about 25% more with the 40mm edge.

You can mono, 2 finger, front 3, back 3 just using the slots. No need for extra pockets.

You can change the sling to single, rather than double, to change the angle for drags, or going to a smaller edge.

We don't need to be obsessed with measuring everything all the time. Feel is vital. Feel free to benchmark at appropriate intervals on your usual edge so you know you're progressing, or purchase the 20mm version.

Finger position - equal loading

When using it with both cords attached to an anchor put your fingers as far into the hold as you can. Little finger goes in the lowest slot.

Here my fingertips are at the back of the flat part of the hold AND level with each other.

This loads fingers equally and provides the largest edge possible to enable you to lift more.

Finger position - proportional loading

Use with both cords attached to an anchor, place your little finger in the lowest slot to where the radius sits on the crease of the end joint.

Lay your other fingers naturally on the edge. The depth will allow them to sit where they should. Loaded in this position the outer two are loaded more effectively (and less provocatively) than with an unlevel edge but mid two take more load. They are bigger, stronger, fingers and there is an argument to train them with this in mind.

Finger alignment

From the back your fingers should look like this.

Note how the knuckles at the top are directly above the knuckles below and there is an equal, small, gap between the fingers.

If you have one gap larger than the others, or a noticeable difference between hands, you could have an intrinsic muscle issue. Reduce the weight until you can control the finger and work from there.

The cord means you can adjust the angle to make sure your wrist, elbow and shoulder are also comfortably aligned.

Single cord version

This provides a much more open grip position which is useful for training open grips and for those with issues such as synovitis that need to drastically reduce compressive forces.

Just hold the edge with the radius sitting on the crease of the end joint.

LM

Highly recommended!

I have both edges! I prefer the 20 mm edge for the tindeq progressor and the open 40 mm for floor lifts and rehab - both are lovely and skin friendly

EM

Great!

The edge profile is perfect in depth and spacing. It’s a super nice edge to use, comfy and my fingers feel well supported - the edge is well balanced.

SG

Recommended!

I find the levels of the finger slots are a good size for me and I can feel my third and pinky finger engaging more than they do with another unlevel finger pulling device I have.

the future

Multi block - large un-level edge, 15 mm edges and unlevel pinch block combined

Bespoke - 3D printed for those who need an individual fit

Wall mounted - for traditional hangs