Beginner Boulderer - Build-up 1 (PE)

Power-Endurance program for beginners (V1-V3). 2x per week, focused on capacity building.

At a Glance

Time per Session
60-90 min/session
Frequency
2x per week
Equipment
Gym only
Total Sessions
8 workouts
9
Excellent Effectiveness
Top 15% of all training programs

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

Focus Areas:
power-endurance
capacity
anaerobic-threshold

Program Overview

Build-up 1 (PE) program for Beginner Boulderers (V1-V3). This 2-day per week program develops power-endurance capacity and anaerobic threshold. Progressive overload ensures steady improvement.

What You'll Get

  • ✓4 weeks 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 power-endurance
  • • Can train 2x per week
  • • Committed to a 4 weeks 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

  • •
    Hangboard Training
    1+ mentions
  • •
    Board Climbing
    1+ mentions
  • •
    Body Positioning & Tension
    1+ mentions
  • •
    Technical Skills
    1+ mentions
  • •
    Fear Management
    1+ mentions
  • •
    Tension/Body Position
    1+ mentions

Success Stories

Real results from climbers in the community

Program: Kilter/Tension Board training
Result: V5-V8 progression in 6-8 months
📈 V5-V8
⏱️ 3-4 sessions/week
• Gym climbers transitioning to boards for weakness targeting
Program: Hangboard max hangs (5 sec holds on 20mm)
Result: Finger strength gains enabling V6-V7 sends
📈 V6-V7
⏱️ 3-6 months consistent training
• Intermediate climbers hitting finger strength plateaus
Program: Technique focus on easy climbs
Result: Better efficiency and grade progression
⏱️ 2-3 months
• Beginners muscling through problems learning proper movement

Common Questions

Questions the community is asking about this topic

  1. "How do I improve heel hooks and toe hooks?" - Multiple users struggling with leg engagement and flexibility
  2. "Should I hangboard as a beginner?" - New climbers asking about finger training timing and safety
  3. "How do I get better at slab/overhangs?" - Style-specific training questions
  4. "What's the best way to train finger strength?" - Edge protocols, hold types, progression methods
  5. **"Is climbing easier grades actually improving my skills?"** - Beginners questioning if volume training on easier problems helps progression

Pain Points & Problems

Challenges climbers are facing

  • •
    Finger injuries from overtraining - High frequency, especially A2 pulleys and synovitis from too much too soon
    low frequency
  • •
    Plateau at intermediate grades (V4-V6) - Common sticking point requiring technique refinement
    low frequency
  • •
    Fear of falling/heights - Mental barriers limiting progression on taller problems
    low frequency
  • •
    Imbalanced training - Overemphasis on pulling strength vs. pushing, legs, core
    low frequency
  • •
    Finger strength plateau on smaller holds - High frequency, climbers feeling stuck when holds get crimpy
    low frequency
  • •
    Beta spray etiquette confusion - Medium frequency, new climbers unsure about giving/receiving advice
    low frequency

Program Mentions Summary

How the community feels about related programs

Hangboard Training
Mixed sentiment (effective but injury-prone if rushed)
mixed
15+ mentions
Board Climbing (Kilter/Tension/Moon)
Positive sentiment for specific weakness training
positive
20+ mentions
Volume Training on Easy Grades
Positive for technique development
positive
10+ mentions
Max Hangs Protocol
Positive for finger strength when done safely
positive
8+ mentions
Volume/Easy Climbing
mostly positive for technique development and weight loss
positive
8+ mentions

Key Insights for ClimbingBrowser

Strategic insights from community analysis

  • 💡Progressive Loading is Critical: Users repeatedly emphasized gradual progression in finger training to avoid injury
  • 💡Technique Training on Easy Grades: Strong consensus that drilling movement on easier problems transfers to harder grades
  • 💡Mental Training is Underemphasized: Many users struggle with fear but few have structured approaches to address it
  • 💡Board Training for Specific Weaknesses: Effective for targeting specific movement patterns and styles
  • 💡Community Learning: Users frequently mention learning from watching others and asking for beta/advice
  • 💡Session Structure Matters: Importance of warmup routines and not jumping straight into limit attempts
Data collected from 10,000+ Reddit discussions on r/climbharder, r/climbing, r/bouldering
💬COMMUNITY FEEDBACK

Real Climbers Say...

💡 Community Insights:

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

"Technique Over Strength: Strong community emphasis on movement quality and efficiency over raw power, especially for beginners and intermediates"

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