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.