About
Zlagboard is a comprehensive hangboard training ecosystem designed for climbers serious about improving finger strength. The system combines a purpose-built physical hangboard with a dedicated iOS and Android app, creating an automated workout experience that removes the guesswork from training. The weight-triggered mechanism detects when a climber is on the board and automatically records hang times, pull-up counts, and rest intervals — no stopwatches or hand-written logs required. The companion app structures full training cycles and individual sessions, offering step-by-step exercise instructions, repetition counts, and timed rest prompts. An in-app level-check helps climbers assess their current strength baseline and select the most appropriate plan from a library developed in collaboration with professional coaches, including national team trainer Ingo Filzwieser. Plans target specific adaptations such as muscle hypertrophy, maximum strength, and power-endurance. Zlagboard also features a global Contest World Ranking where climbers can compete for the longest hang time on standardized contest edges, adding a competitive and social dimension to solo training. Two hardware variants are available — the Zlagboard.Evo and Zlagboard.Pro — both bundled with full access to professional training plans. The system is ideal for ambitious climbers at home gyms, commercial climbing facilities, or national training centers who want data-driven, injury-aware progression in their finger strength training.
Key Features
- Automated Hang-Time Tracking: A weight-triggered mechanism detects board contact and automatically logs hang durations, pull-up reps, and rest intervals — no manual input needed.
- Professional Training Plans: Structured training cycles developed with elite coaches target specific goals including hypertrophy, maximum strength, and power-endurance, with step-by-step in-app guidance.
- In-App Level Check: Climbers can assess their current finger strength baseline to select the most suitable training plan and track progress over time.
- Contest World Ranking: A global leaderboard lets climbers compete for the longest hang time on standardized contest edges, connecting a worldwide community of training enthusiasts.
- Cross-Platform App: Available on both iOS and Android, the Zlagboard app syncs with the hardware and provides a complete training log, session history, and plan management.
Use Cases
- Home climbers building a structured finger strength training routine without needing a coach or gym environment.
- Intermediate to advanced sport climbers tracking progressive overload across hangboard training cycles.
- Climbing coaches and national team trainers deploying standardized training protocols across multiple athletes.
- Commercial climbing gyms offering members guided, data-tracked hangboard programs as a premium service.
- Competitive climbers benchmarking their maximum hang time against a global leaderboard to gauge performance level.
Pros
- Fully Automated Logging: Eliminates stopwatches and manual notes, making it easy to stay focused on training rather than administration.
- Expert-Designed Plans Included: Every board ships with professional training plans co-created with national team coaches, delivering structured progression without extra cost.
- Injury-Aware Programming: Plans are designed to balance training volume and rest, reducing overuse injury risk common in unsupervised finger strength training.
- Competitive & Community Features: The world ranking contest adds motivation and connects users to a global climbing community.
Cons
- Hardware Purchase Required: Full functionality requires buying a physical Zlagboard unit; the app alone cannot provide automated tracking without the hardware.
- Limited to Hangboard Exercises: The system is specialized for hang-time and pull-up training and does not cover broader climbing or general fitness workouts.
- Niche Audience: The product is purpose-built for climbers focused on finger strength, making it irrelevant for general fitness or non-climbing athletes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the automatic hang-time tracking work?
The Zlagboard uses a weight-triggered mechanism that detects when you load the board with your body weight. This signal is sent to the companion smartphone app, which automatically starts and stops timing, logging each hang and rest interval without any manual input.
Do I need a subscription to access the training plans?
No subscription is required. Professional training plans are included free with every Zlagboard hardware purchase and are accessible directly through the iOS or Android app.
Which Zlagboard model should I choose?
The Zlagboard.Evo and Zlagboard.Pro differ in their hold configurations and edge profiles. Both include full app access and pro training plans. The Pro is designed for more advanced athletes seeking a wider variety of grip positions.
Is the Zlagboard app available on both iOS and Android?
Yes, the Zlagboard app is available for free download on both the Apple App Store (iOS) and Google Play Store (Android).
What is the Zlagboard Contest?
The Zlagboard Contest is a global competition held on standardized contest edges where climbers register their maximum hang time. Results are displayed on a World Ranking leaderboard, and past contest events have attracted some of the strongest sport climbers in the world.
