A strength log built for climbers (free)
Choose an exercise, enter weight and reps and record the set. The library has about 200 exercises, from weighted pull-ups to antagonist work.
- Save a session as a template and load it next time to queue the same exercises.
- Log your bodyweight to see load relative to it, which is the number that matters on the wall.
- Every session lands in your history next to your climbing sessions.
- Interval and rest timers keep hangs, circuits and rests honest.
Multi-week training plans (Pro)
Plans cover strength, hypertrophy and endurance, at beginner and intermediate levels. Each workout sets its targets from what you did last time, so the plan progresses with you.
Guided hangboard sessions (Pro)
Max hangs are the simplest way to build finger strength: short, hard hangs with long rests. Chalkboard runs the session for you with seven second hangs and three minute rests on a timer. When every set is close to your limit, it suggests a smaller edge or more weight for next time. The guide to relative strength for climbers explains how to test yourself and why bodyweight belongs in the number.
Campus board sessions (Pro)
Log each campus attempt and get a power score, so you can see whether you are becoming more explosive from month to month. Campus board power covers how rate of force development works and how to train it without getting hurt.
Stats that show progress (Pro)
- A grade pyramid of what you have sent.
- Weekly trends in sessions and sends.
- Personal bests with an estimated one-rep max.
- Finger strength and campus power over time.
A weekly summary, your hardest send and your session history are free in the climbing logbook.
Free and Pro for training
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Strength log, templates and history | Yes | Yes |
| Interval and rest timers | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-week training plans | No | Yes |
| Guided hangboard and campus sessions | No | Yes |
| Full stats | No | Yes |
The full comparison is on the pricing page.
Training guides
- Relative strength for climbers: Why your hangboard numbers only mean something next to your bodyweight.
- Campus board power: How rate of force development works and how to train it without getting hurt.
- Climber profile self-check: Rate five attributes and get a suggestion for what to train next.
Train within your limits
Finger and power training load small joints and tendons heavily. Warm up properly, progress slowly and stop if something hurts. Chalkboard is a training tool and not medical advice.
Common questions
Is the training log free?
Yes. Logging strength sessions, saving templates, your history and the interval and rest timers are free. Training plans, guided hangboard and campus sessions and full stats are part of Chalkboard Pro.
Do I need a hangboard or a campus board?
No. The strength log and the training plans work with ordinary gym equipment. The guided hangboard and campus sessions are there if you have access to a board.
Are the plans suitable for beginners?
Plans come at beginner and intermediate levels for strength, hypertrophy and endurance. If you are new to climbing, climbing regularly matters more than finger training, and hangboard and campus work are best left until your fingers and shoulders are used to the load.
How does the hangboard session decide what I do next?
A max hang session uses seven second hangs with three minutes of rest. When every set is close to your limit, Chalkboard suggests a smaller edge or more added weight for the next session.
Where do I buy Chalkboard Pro?
In the Chalkboard app for iPhone or Android. Chalkboard Pro is £4 a month in the UK. Apple or Google takes the payment and shows the exact price for your country before you confirm. Once you subscribe, Pro works in the web app too.