A type of hold that only offers a positive grip when pulled upward on from above. Large underclings can be very helpful when ascending roofs as they allow a climber to lean out and over the roof, while using the feet to apply opposing pressure, in order to reach holds above the overhang.
A type of move that requires the application of counter-pressure to the underside of a hold by pulling up on it, while pushing down on the feet.
A hold that requires fingers to face upward rather than downward.
A hold that is oriented so that it is best when pulled up on
a kind of hold on rock that depends on upward pressure on a downward hold
A usually awkward and tenuous hold that requires applying upward pressure on a downward facing hold.
A hold which must be grasped from its underside to be used to best effect.