Regardless of all the conflicting opinions out there, there are some solid reasons and very strong climbers to support hangboarding as a good tool. BUT, in my experience as a PT, there is a higher risk of injury than most people think. So if you want hangboarding to actually help you climb better and not leave you sidelined, I challenge you to answer these six questions first, because if you can’t, I say you’re not worthy of the almighty wooden dangle device.