A lot of these techniques will help a lot for your finger strength but what will really help is to improve your balance and the way you climb. A common mistake beginners make is to climb with their upper body when in reality you should be supporting yourself with your lower body (it is much stronger). Balance helps.
I started years ago and began doing it regularly about a year ago. I'm currently about a 5.10. When I started climbing seriously I thought I needed to improve my strength in my hands too, my forearms got huge. And then I learned balance.
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