Pull harder on smaller holds.
For intermediate climbers, roughly V3–V7 / 5.9–5.12, whose fingers are the thing holding them back. Built for climbers around Southern New Hampshire, especially those climbing at Vertical Dreams, MetroRock Littleton, MetroRock Tyngsboro, and NH Climbing & Fitness.
This is a short application so I can review whether the Coached Version looks like the right fit. If it does, I’ll reach out personally.
Why act now
Don’t let another stretch of gym climbing pass with the same limiter.
You could already be building finger strength with a clear plan instead of wondering whether the next session will fix it on its own.
The same hold keeps shutting you down.
Your position feels solid.
Then your hand opens before the rest of your body ever gets a chance. It keeps happening on the same kinds of moves and the same kinds of holds.
You’re trying hard already.
What’s missing usually is not effort. It’s a clear, safe progression that starts at the right level and gives you a finish line instead of another random plan.
If you climb consistently and still feel stuck when small holds show up, this is probably for you.
Intermediate climbers
Built for climbers roughly in the V3–V7 / 5.9–5.12 range who already climb regularly.
Fingers are the limiter
This is for climbers who already believe finger strength is the thing holding them back on harder moves.
Busy gym climbers
The challenge fits around normal climbing with three short sessions a week instead of asking you to rebuild your life.
A clear progression from the right starting level.
What makes this different from random online hangboard plans is that it starts you at the right level, gives you a full progression instead of disconnected workouts, and, in the Coached Version, adds guidance so you are not left to figure it out alone.
1. Get placed correctly
- Start at the right level
- No jumping ahead
- No random intensity
2. Follow a simple structure
- Three short sessions per week
- Clear progression and pacing
- Fits around normal climbing
3. See what changed
- Assessments in Week 1, 3, and 6
- Track your numbers
- Finish a full 6-week block
Why 6 weeks works
It is short enough to actually finish, long enough to see meaningful change, and clear enough to give the challenge a real start and finish.
What changes if it goes well
The emotional payoff is more trust in your fingers. The practical payoff is a clearer way to train finger strength going forward, with better performance on small holds and measurable changes in your assessments.
Three short sessions. No need to stop climbing.
3x
hangboard sessions each week
<30 min
from warm-up to final stretch
Week 1, 3, 6
assessment checkpoints
6 weeks
a real start and finish
Most climbers who fit this challenge do better with the Coached Version.
DIY is there as a fallback. The Coached Version is the best fit for most climbers who want guidance, stronger follow-through, and less guessing while they train.
Coached Version
$147 now $297
You get guidance. That guidance mainly means your training can be adjusted based on how you perform, plus coaching calls and check-ins to keep the block moving.
- 3 coaching meetings
- Adjustments based on performance
- Weekly text-based check-ins
- Action-based money-back guarantee
DIY Version
Free
If the Coached Version is not the right fit, or you want to run the structure on your own, DIY lets you start immediately.
- Immediate access
- The same 6-week structure
- Assessments in Week 1, 3, and 6
- No coaching calls or weekly check-ins
If you do the work, you don’t lose your money.
This guarantee exists to protect the people who follow through. It is behavior-based, not results-based, and it applies only to the Finger Strength Challenge during the defined challenge window.
- Complete at least 80% of the workouts
- Attend the three coaching meetings
- Submit the first and final assessments
- Complete the exit questionnaire
Built by a coach who understands the gyms and climbing context you actually train in.
Jacob has spent more than a decade coaching climbers. His work is built around safety, clarity, and helping climbers make the small changes that create bigger improvements over time. That calm, practical, anti-hype approach is part of what makes OneArmHangs different.
- 10+ years coaching climbers
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Corrective Exercise Specialist
- Certified Nutrition Coach
Common questions before you apply
Do I need a hangboard?
Yes. The challenge uses a hangboard for all sessions, so you’ll need access to one.
How much time does this take?
Each session is under 30 minutes from warm-up to final stretch, with three sessions each week.
What if I have finger or upper-body pain right now?
The application screens for sharp pain or injury in the fingers, wrists, elbows, or shoulders. That does not automatically rule you out, but it is a flag for review first.
What if I’m not a fit for the Coached Version?
If the Coached Version is not the right fit, you will be pointed to the DIY version so you still have a clear next step.
How does the guarantee work?
It rewards follow-through, not outcomes. If you do the required work, you are eligible.
Apply to see if the Coached Version is the right fit.
This is the first step in qualification. If it looks like a fit, I’ll review it personally and reach out.