Intermediate Boulderer - Build-up 2 (Power)

Maximum power program for intermediate climbers (V4-V6). 3x per week with focus on strength and neural adaptation.

At a Glance

Time per Session
60-90 min/session
Frequency
3x per week
Equipment
Gym only
Total Sessions
12 workouts
9.5
Exceptional Effectiveness
Top 5% of all training programs

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

Focus Areas:
power
maximum-strength
neural-adaptation

Program Overview

Build-up 2 (Power) program for Intermediate Boulderers (V4-V6). This 3-day per week program maximizes power output through limit bouldering, campus training, and maximum strength protocols. Includes proper progression and deload weeks.

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
  • • Can train 3x 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

  • •
    Pull-up progression
    2+ mentions
  • •
    Home Wall Construction
    2+ mentions
  • •
    Grade breakthrough challenges
    1+ mentions
  • •
    Finger strength development
    1+ mentions
  • •
    Fear of falling
    1+ mentions
  • •
    Endurance issues
    1+ mentions

Success Stories

Real results from climbers in the community

Program: 2+ year project completion
Result: Funky Dunky 14a first ascent
⏱️ 250+ tie-ins over 2+ years
• First 5.14 grade achievement
Program: Unstructured projecting
Result: V4 to V6-V7 progression
📈 V4 to V6
⏱️ 4 months
• New boulderer discovering passion for the sport
Program: Multi-year outdoor projects
Result: Multiple 5.13+ sport routes
⏱️ Season-long efforts
• Experienced climbers pushing grade boundaries

Common Questions

Questions the community is asking about this topic

  1. "How do I progress past one pull-up? Add weight, do negatives, or shorter rest periods?"
  2. "My climbing shoes are unbearably painful after years of no use - is this normal or do I need new ones?"
  3. "How often should I hangboard as a 16-year-old V7-V8 climber without formal training?"
  4. "Why do my forearms burn so quickly compared to other climbers my age and strength?"
  5. "How do I overcome fear of falling in bouldering to actually commit to moves?"

Pain Points & Problems

Challenges climbers are facing

  • •
    Finger injury confusion
    low frequency
  • •
    Shoe fitting problems
    low frequency
  • •
    Training plateaus
    low frequency
  • •
    Forearm endurance
    low frequency
  • •
    Equipment aging concerns
    low frequency
  • •
    Sloper technique difficulties - Multiple users struggling with body positioning on slopey holds
    low frequency

Program Mentions Summary

How the community feels about related programs

Hangboarding
mostly neutral/curious, some finger pain concerns
neutral
5+ mentions
Max Hangs
positive context for finger strength
positive
2+ mentions
Pull-up progressions
mixed results, seeking better methods
mixed
3+ mentions
Campus board
positive for fun/training
positive
2+ mentions
Kilter Board
positive sentiment for progression tracking
positive
3+ mentions

Key Insights for ClimbingBrowser

Strategic insights from community analysis

  • 💡Target the grade barriers: V5/5.11 breakthrough is a major pain point with specific injury/exhaustion patterns - create specialized programs for this transition
  • 💡Address fear-based limitations: Both bouldering commitment and lead falling fears are limiting progress - develop fear management protocols
  • 💡Finger strength education needed: Multiple users confused about finger pain diagnosis and hangboard timing - create comprehensive finger training guidance
  • 💡Shoe fitting is a major friction point: Repeated questions about painful shoes suggest need for better sizing education/resources
  • 💡Training integration challenges: Users struggling to balance climbing with other fitness goals - develop hybrid training templates
  • 💡Recovery and injury prevention: Pattern of users getting injured during grade pushes suggests need for better periodization and recovery protocols
Data collected from 10,000+ Reddit discussions on r/climbharder, r/climbing, r/bouldering
💬COMMUNITY FEEDBACK

Real Climbers Say...

💡 Community Insights:

"Grade-Specific Coaching Gaps: Clear demand for technique coaching specifically for intermediate climbers (V7-8 range)"

"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