Gear Up for the Finger Strength Challenge
Before starting your hangboard training, make sure you’ve got the right tools to hang safely and get the best results.
What You Need for the Challenge
Essential Gear
- Access to a Hangboard
- A way to Assist your hangs
- A way to time your workouts and hangs
Optional Gear
- Foam Roller for Recovery
- Chalk and a skin recover balm
- Yoga recovery options
Hangboards
Hangboard
Rock Prodigy Training Center
A variety of hold types to use all on one board - I use it to train pockets and pinches at home.
Hangboard
The Megalith
Everything you will ever need to train crimps for both 1 arm and 2 - The many crimp depths are fun to play with but use more space than I prefer.
Hangboard
The Monolith
The different size crimps makes gradual steps up in your training easy - ergonomic and functional, need I say more?
Hangboard
Hangboard 3.0
Just the basics and built for training crimps - This is my current trainer.
Mounting
Mounting
Doorway Mount
Turn any doorway into a training area! - this is how I train at the office and sometimes on vacation.
Mounting
Swap Plate
have too many hangboards to choose which to mount? Mount them all - only needed if you are using multiple boards.
Assistance
Assistance
Loop Resistance Bands
These loops are an easy way to take weight off your hangs with very little set up - I use bands for assisted hangs even though they aren't as precise.
Assistance
Trango Pulley Kit
Best way to take a specific amount of weight off your hangs is with a pulley kit - durable and designed for the purpose.
Assistance
CAMP Carabiner
This, built for climbing, carabiner will stand up to any weight you will be training with - you probably already have one or two that will work but if not this is a good choice.
Recovery
Recovery
Textured Foam Roller
The texture can hurt a little more but has been shown to be more effective - you have to use it for it to be effective though.
Recovery
Soft Foam Roller
It being softer means it will hurt less when you first start - you have to use it for it to be effective though.
Recovery
Hand Held Roller
Easier to roll your forearms with than the others - speed recovery and reduce soreness.
Skin Care
Skin Care
Friction Labs Loose Chalk
Includes Unicorn Dust, Gorilla Grip, and Bam Bam loose hand chalk - You might disagree but this is the best chalk brand and worth the $$.
Skin Care
Friction Labs Ball Chalk
The ultimate grip and hand protection for any activity - keeps the area a little cleaner and is still fantastic chalk.
Skin Care
Friction Labs Climb Skin
This balm is actually not as greasy as others and it the only one I never regret putting on - other climbers might say scam but that's because they haven't tried it!
Skin Care
Rhino Repair
I obviously like friction labs but I have heard great things about this company as well, though I have never used them.
Apps
Apps (Google Play)
Tabata Timer
An easy to use timer that you can download my prebuilt timers in to.
Apps (iOS)
Tabata Timer
An easy to use timer that you can download my prebuilt timers in to.
Apps (Google Play)
Down Dog
Fun yoga workouts where you choose the difficulty and how long you go for - I use this because yoga is good for you (but often boring)
Apps (iOS)
Down Dog
Fun yoga workouts where you choose the difficulty and how long you go for - I use this because yoga is good for you (but often boring)
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Train Smart, Hang Safe! Always test your setup for stability before training. If your hangboard or mount shifts during hangs, stop and adjust immediately. Proper setup is key to long-term gains and injury prevention.