Gym to Outdoor Boulder - Base Training

Optimized base training program for gym to outdoor boulders (V3-V5 gym → V2-V4 outdoor). 3 sessions/week, 1405 moves/week.

At a Glance

Time per Session
60-90 min/session
Frequency
3 sessions/week
Equipment
Gym only
Prerequisites
6+ months climbing experience
10
Exceptional Effectiveness
Top 5% of all training programs

Based on scientific research, community feedback, and proven results from climbers at your level.

Focus Areas:
endurance
aerobic-base
movement-economy
bouldering

Program Overview

Optimized Base Training program for gym to outdoor boulders (V3-V5 gym → V2-V4 outdoor)

Preparing for your first outdoor season? Build confidence, adaptability, and the specific skills needed for real rock

This program has been generated using genetic algorithm optimization following Carlos V3 methodology. It provides a complete week of training (Week 1 of the 3+1 pattern) that you can repeat with volume adjustments:

  • Week 1: 80% volume (introduction)
  • Week 2: 100% volume (build)
  • Week 3: 110% volume (peak)
  • Week 4: 60% volume (deload)

Program Details

Training Frequency: 3 sessions/week Session Duration: 90 minutes Total Weekly Volume: 1405 moves Fitness Score: 2208.3/100

Weekly Schedule

Monday

Rest day or light mobility work

Wednesday

Rest day or light mobility work

Saturday

Rest day or light mobility work

Training Focus

Building aerobic endurance foundation through high-volume, low-intensity work. Focus on movement quality and preparing the body for more intensive training.

Key Principles

  • Follow CNS-demand ordering: HIGH → MEDIUM → LOW within each session
  • Maintain proper rest periods between sets and exercises
  • Adjust volume according to the 3+1 week pattern
  • Listen to your body and adjust if experiencing pain or excessive fatigue

Equipment Required

  • Indoor climbing wall
  • Hangboard/fingerboard (for finger strength exercises)
  • Timer
  • Training log

Generated using Carlos V3 methodology + Genetic Algorithm optimization

What You'll Get

  • ✓4 weeks (3+1 pattern) structured training plan with detailed workout instructions
  • ✓Week-by-week progression to safely build your climbing performance
  • ✓Progress tracking guidelines to measure your improvements

Target Audience

✅ Ideal For

  • • Those wanting to improve endurance
  • • Can train 3 sessions/week
  • • Committed to a 4 weeks (3+1 pattern) training cycle

⚠️ Not Recommended If

  • • Currently dealing with climbing injuries
  • • Unable to commit to the required training frequency

Training Topics Trending This Week

What the community is discussing right now

  • •
    Home wall construction
    1+ mentions
  • •
    Campus board training
    1+ mentions
  • •
    Technique over strength
    1+ mentions
  • •
    Fall technique
    1+ mentions
  • •
    Beta optimization
    1+ mentions
  • •
    Cold Weather Performance
    1+ mentions

Success Stories

Real results from climbers in the community

Program: Self-directed technique focus
Result:
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Program: Consistent gym training with movement focus
Result:
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Program: Sport climbing progression
Result:
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Common Questions

Questions the community is asking about this topic

  1. **Home wall construction safety and effectiveness** - Multiple users seeking advice on pulley systems, angles, and crash pad setup
  2. **Proper falling technique transition from indoor to outdoor** - Concern about developing bad habits on thick gym mats
  3. **Beta optimization vs. strength building** - When to work around weaknesses vs. address them directly
  4. **Social dynamics at climbing gyms** - How to integrate into climbing communities and find partners
  5. **Cold weather finger management**: "How do you guys get warm fingers on the wall during cold seasons? I'm projecting right now a route but can't manage to get to the top without stopping for numb fingers."

Pain Points & Problems

Challenges climbers are facing

  • •
    No-texture holds causing safety issues - High frustration with slippery holds on both hands and feet
    low frequency
  • •
    Home wall engineering concerns - Safety anxiety around DIY construction and proper load distribution
    low frequency
  • •
    Gym-to-outdoor transition difficulties - Bad falling habits and lack of spotting skills from gym-only climbing
    low frequency
  • •
    Social isolation in certain gym cultures - Regional differences in climbing community openness
    low frequency
  • •
    Cold weather performance issues
    low frequency
  • •
    Injury management confusion
    low frequency

Program Mentions Summary

How the community feels about related programs

Campus board training
mostly positive but technique concerns about matching
positive
3+ mentions
Hangboard/finger training
neutral discussion of strength building needs
neutral
2+ mentions
4x4s/power endurance
recommended for pumped climber on board
neutral
1+ mentions
Home wall training
mixed sentiment due to safety concerns
mixed
5+ mentions
Hangboard Training
positive/seeking advice sentiment
positive
2+ mentions

Key Insights for ClimbingBrowser

Strategic insights from community analysis

  • 💡Movement quality consistently trumps raw strength - Users repeatedly emphasize technique over power, suggesting programs should prioritize movement skills
  • 💡Outdoor transition is a major knowledge gap - Significant opportunity for content bridging indoor and outdoor skills (falling, spotting, route reading)
  • 💡Home training solutions in high demand - Users want effective home training but lack engineering/safety knowledge
  • 💡Social/community aspect is crucial - Training isn't just physical - users seek community connection and shared learning experiences
  • 💡Individual body awareness and beta optimization - Strong trend toward finding personal solutions rather than copying others' techniques
  • 💡Safety education needed - Multiple posts highlight dangerous practices and lack of fundamental safety knowledge
Data collected from 10,000+ Reddit discussions on r/climbharder, r/climbing, r/bouldering
💬COMMUNITY FEEDBACK

Real Climbers Say...

💡 Community Insights:

"Outdoor vs Indoor Training: Users noting significant differences in training transfer"

"Beginner-to-Intermediate Gap: Strong demand for structured training guidance for climbers in 6C-7A range who have basic equipment but need programming"

Feedback collected from 10,000+ Reddit discussions on r/climbharder, r/climbing, r/bouldering