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Nov 22, 20233 min read

Does Hangboarding Build Stronger Skin for Better Rock Climbing Performance?

by Christopher Schafenacker So, you’ve got a climbing trip coming up and while your psych is high, you’ve been buried in books or work or...

Jan 20, 20233 min read

Your Hangboard Routine Isn't Working? This Might Be Why

by Christopher Schafenacker So, you’ve started hangboarding? Let me guess: you’ve finally hit that plateau where, despite a truckload of...

Aug 22, 20223 min read

To Hang or Not to Hang: The Pros and Cons of Hangboarding vs. No-Hanging

by Christopher Schafenacker Ok, first things first: any climber who wants to climb as hard as their genetic potential will allow needs to...

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Jul 8, 20223 min read

3 Things You Can Do with a Hangboard (That's Not Just Hangboarding)

by Christopher Schafenacker Going on a beach vacation? Panicked about losing your climbing fitness? Fear not! With a portable hangboard,...

Apr 18, 20224 min read

Cross Training for Climbing: Making the Most of Unconventional Rock Climbing Workouts

by Christopher Schafenacker If you follow this blog, you know that the best training for climbing is climbing itself. Ours is a...

Apr 26, 20214 min read

Change Up that Hangboard Routine: 3 Hangboard Workout Ideas to Try

This past year, climbers have had to get pretty inventive with their hangboard routines. Here are 3 new ideas to change it up...

Mar 9, 20213 min read

The History of the Hangboard

The history of the hangboard is interesting, not only because it provides insight into the development of what is now an essential training

Jan 20, 20213 min read

Hangboard vs. System Board: The Pros & Cons

Which is better: the hangboard or the system board? Well, they both have their pros and cons. Let’s explore each of these tools...

Dec 15, 20204 min read

The Best Affordable Hangboard

The best affordable hangboard is the one you'll actually use. But here are a few suggestions to help you start shopping for a hangboard for