Trango rock prodigy pivot User manual

rock prodigy
pivot
quick start guide
www.trango.com | Lafayette, CO

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congratulations on your purchase
of the rock prodigy pivot!
Included in this quick start guide you will nd mounting instructions
for your new hangboard, an overview of the unique orientations
and holds available with the board, and two sample workouts
to introduce you to the principals of Pivot Training.
The Rock Prodigy Pivot can be paired with any existing training plan,
and integrates seamlessly into the programs covered in the Rock
Climber’s Training Manual. Additionally, for those of you who use
the Trango Rock Prodigy App (available for free), there will be Pivot
specic workouts updated to let you train even more efciently.
For users new to hangboard training, we recommend you begin slowly
(like any new exercise program) and listen to your body as you add weight
and difculty. For those of you with established training routines, the Pivot
can be integrated into your existing workouts like any other hangboard.
Walk through the grips and determine the orientations necessary to
complete your workout most efciently, then you are ready to begin!
As you begin to train with the Pivot, please do not hesitate to reach out to
us directly with any questions regarding mounting, training, or usage so we
can ensure you have a successful introduction to your new hangboard.
Thanks, and happy training!

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mounting instructions
What you will need:
• Drill
• Level
• Tape measure
• Marker/pencil
• Philips Screwdriver
• 7/32” Allen Wrench
• Solid mounting surface for rails (location & installation dependent)
What you might need if using a mounting backer board:
• Mounting board
• Saw
• Hardware to attach Mounting Board- Depends on installation
*Attention: Please read all instructions before beginning your installation*
PARTS INCLUDED:
Pivot Board (2 parts) Martini Bolt - 1
1
1/
4
4” (Qty 2) Quad Cleat (Qty 2)
1
1
1/
4
4” Wood Screws (Qty 4) 3” Wood Screws (Qty 12) Rail Cleats (Qty 2)

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mounting instructions (con’t)
STEP 1: Locate a suitable area.
For the simplest option, nd a doorway with sufcient space on both sides and
above the door frame. You should have enough room to allow your elbows,
hands, and body to avoid touching anything other than the training center.
Make sure there are no hazards such as stairs or other obstacles nearby. You
also must maintain a minimum of 4” from the bottom of the rail cleats
4” clear area
required below
the cleat
STEP 2: Determine if you will use a Mounting Board behind Rail Cleats.
The Rail Cleats for the Pivot are 18” in length so you may attach them to standard stud
widths of 16” on center. This is not the case in all locations where the Pivot might be
mounted. Please make the determination that is the safest for the you the user.
STEP 3: Attach the Rail Cleats to your wall or go to Step 6 if using a mounting board.
The two pieces should be placed at the exact same height. Many people will choose
to put them together to make a continuous rail. Make slight adjustments to the spacing
and orientation of each piece as desired for optimal comfort, considering the shoulder,
elbow and nger joints. The Rail Cleats have a sticker indicating correct orientation
for mounting. The slanted angle should be facing towards the wall and on top.
STEP 4: Attach Set Screws to Pivot Board.
Your Rock Prodigy Pivot comes pre-attached the Quad Cleat mounting system. For
nal installation make sure that Flat Head Bolt is securely fastened and set the
nal angle of the board based on your personal comfort level. Please remember
that the board will be used in all 4 axis. Most people will choose to have the
Pivot mounted horizontal on the Quad Cleat. Use the 1 1/4” screws.

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mounting instructions (con’t)
STEP 5: Inspect your installation.
Verify that all screws on the mounting board and Pivot are tightened and that
the attachment is secure. The Pivot should not move under load.
optional steps if using a mounting board
STEP 6: Take measurements and cut mounting board to size.
For the mounting board, Trango recommends smooth ¾” plywood, at least 12” x 36”
in size, or a 36” long piece of 2x10” lumber.
STEP 7: Attach the mounting board securely to the wall.
Make sure that you have a very secure connection to the supporting structure behind
the drywall (studs in most cases). Use no fewer than six 3” x #8 wood screws. Remember
that the forces on the Pivot will often exceed your bodyweight. Now RETURN TO STEP 3
to complete installation
Warning: It is your responsibility to choose an appropriate training location, free from other
obstacles or risks. Consider padding the area under and around you while using the Pivot. It is
your responsibility to perform the installation correctly on a structure that is capable of supporting
forces in excess of your own body weight, or seek assistance from a qualied individual to perform
the mounting and evaluate the chosen mounting location. Failing to properly mount the Pivot
could result in serious injury or death. Trango highly recommends performing research on multiple
training methods and theories before using this product. Failure to understand proper training
principles (such as warming up before every workout) could result in serious injury. WARNING!
BY USING THIS PRODUCT, YOU ACCEPT ALL RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY INJURY,
DAMAGE OR DEATH THAT MAY RESULT. Trango disclaims all liability for all consequence, damage,
injury, or death that arises out of or relates to, directly or indirectly, the use of the Rock Prodigy Pivot.
Contact: Refer to www.trango.com with questions or to nd additional information.
completed installation
(including mounting board)

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finger positioning key
IIndex Finger MMiddle Finger RRing Finger PPinky
TThumb
start!
POSITION BOARDS ON RAIL
Holds: Jug, Sloping Rail, Horizontal Pinch, Small Crimp
ORIENTATION 1
orientation guide
The next pages will guide you through the various orientations of the Rock Prodigy
Pivot and help you locate some of the key holds for training movements. This guide
is not a comprehensive list of all the holds possible, and you are free to nd new
and unique grips to train that can more closely mimic individual holds on projects.

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JUG
I I
M M
R R
P P
T T
VARIABLE DEPTH SLOPER RAIL
IMRP I M R P
HORIZONTAL PINCH
I I
M M
R R
P P
T T
MEDIUM SUPPORTED CRIMP
IMRP I M R P
T T
LARGE SLOPED CRIMP
IMRP I M R P

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pivot!
finger positioning key
IIndex Finger MMiddle Finger RRing Finger PPinky
TThumb
PIVOT BOARDS
90 ° OUTWARDS
Holds: Steep Gaston,
Shallow Mono, Small Sloped Crimp
ORIENTATION 2

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SHALLOW MONO
MM
STEEP GASTON
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M
R
P
P
R
M
I
SMALL SLOPED CRIMP
I
M
R
P
P
R
M
I

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pivot!
finger positioning key
IIndex Finger MMiddle Finger RRing Finger PPinky
TThumb
Holds: 2 Finger Pocket, 3 Finger Pocket, Large Supported Crimp, Sloper
ORIENTATION 3
PIVOT BOARDS
90 ° INWARDS

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M MR R
2 FINGER POCKET
IMR I M R
3 FINGER POCKET
LARGE SUPPORTED CRIMP
T
IMRP I M R P
T
SLOPER
IMRP I M R P

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switch!
finger positioning key
IIndex Finger MMiddle Finger RRing Finger PPinky
TThumb
Holds: Incut Rail, Shallow Gaston
ORIENTATION 3 SWITCH
SWITCH
BOARDS
L TO R

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VARIABLE DEPTH INCUT RAIL
I M R P
IMRP
SHALLOW GASTON
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M
R
PP
R
M
I

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pivot!
finger positioning key
IIndex Finger MMiddle Finger RRing Finger PPinky
TThumb
Holds: Compression Pinch,
Deep Mono, Medium Mono
ORIENTATION 4
PIVOT BOARDS
90 ° OUTWARDS

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COMPRESSION PINCH
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M
R
PP
I
M
R
P
T T
DEEP MONO
MM
MEDIUM MONO
M M

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Below you will nd an introductory workout for the Rock Prodigy Pivot,
designed to familiarize you with the orientations and rotations of the
board while providing a starting point for your hangboard training. This
workout groups training movements into sets based on orientation,
and is designed to allow you to re-orient the board in the rest period
between sets. After nishing an individual grip set, pause one full cycle
(20s) before moving on to the next exercise in that orientation.
introductory workout
ORIENTATION EXERCISE
1Jug
1Sloper Rail
3Sloper
3Large Crimp
3 Switch Incut Rail
1Horiz Pinch
2 Minutes: Rest and Pivot to Orientation 3!
2 Minutes: Rest and Pivot to Orientation 3S!
2 Minutes: Rest and Pivot to Orientation 1!

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ORIENTATION EXERCISE
1Jug
1Sloper Rail
3Sloper
3Large Crimp
3 Switch Incut Rail
1Horiz Pinch
TIME ON REST REPEAT
10s 10s 3X
(rest 20s once done)
10s 10s 3X
10s 10s 3X
(rest 20s once done)
5s 15s 3X
10s 10s 6X
10s 10s 3X
2 Minutes: Rest and Pivot to Orientation 3!
2 Minutes: Rest and Pivot to Orientation 3S!
2 Minutes: Rest and Pivot to Orientation 1!
Remember, hangboard training is strenuous and places signicant
strain on ngers, tendons, and shoulders. We recommend climbers
fully warm up shoulders, arms, and ngers, and approach strenuous
grips with caution. Exercise care on challenging movements and
consider pairing the below workout with a pulley system to effectively
and repeatably reduce weight and maximize training efciency.

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The below workout was designed specically for the Rock Prodigy
Pivot by the Anderson brothers, to give you a more in depth
experience with this new training system. This workout will test
you nger strength and endurance while giving you an in-depth
overview of the unique rotation system of the Rock Prodigy Pivot.
intermediate workout
jug
large slope edge
small sloped crimp
rest rotate to 3
large closed crimp
3 nger pocket
2 nger pocket
rest rotate to 4
deep mono
rest rotate to 1
horizontal pinch wide
horizontal pinch narrow
rest rotate to 3
sloper
ORIENTATION EXERCISE
1jug
1sloper rail
1small sloped crimp
r
3large closed crimp
33 nger pocket
32 nger pocket
4deep mono
1horizontal pinch (wide)
1horizontal pinch (narrow)
3sloper
2 Minutes: Rest and Pivot to Orientation 3!
2 Minutes: Rest and Pivot to Orientation 1!
2 Minutes: Rest and Pivot to Orientation 3!
2 Minutes: Rest and Pivot to Orientation 4!

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TIME ON REST REPEAT
10s 5s 5X
(rest 15s once done)
10s 5s 5X
(rest 15s once done)
10s 5s 5X
10s 5s 5X
(rest 15s once done)
10s 5s 5X
(rest 15s once done)
10s 5s 5X
10s 5s 5X
10s 5s 5X
(rest 15s once done)
10s 5s 5X
10s 5s 5X
2 Minutes: Rest and Pivot to Orientation 3!
2 Minutes: Rest and Pivot to Orientation 3!
2 Minutes: Rest and Pivot to Orientation 1!
2 Minutes: Rest and Pivot to Orientation 4!
This workout represents a step up in difculty from the introductory
workout. Remember, hangboard training is strenuous and places
signicant strain on ngers, tendons, and shoulders. We recommend
climbers fully warm up shoulders, arms, and ngers, and approach
strenuous grips with caution. Exercise care on challenging movements
and consider pairing the below workout with a pulley system to effectively
and repeatably reduce weight and maximize training efciency.

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