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

  • •
    Finger Strength Training
    1+ mentions
  • •
    Body Tension & Core
    1+ mentions
  • •
    Beta Reading & Movement
    1+ mentions
  • •
    Nutrition for Climbers
    1+ mentions
  • •
    Board Training
    1+ mentions
  • •
    Beginner Training Strategies
    1+ mentions

Success Stories

Real results from climbers in the community

Program: Weight loss (100kg to 82kg over 1 year)
Result: Significant performance improvement
⏱️ 12 months
• 4-year climber using diet + volume climbing
Program: Pistol squats + hip mobility
Result: Better technique, using legs more than arms
⏱️ Not specified
• Experienced climber focusing on movement efficiency
Program: Friction Labs chalk switch
Result: Noticeable grip improvement
⏱️ Immediate
• Climber comparing chalk brands

Common Questions

Questions the community is asking about this topic

  1. **"How do I improve heel hooking technique?"** - Multiple posts asking for hamstring strengthening and hip mobility advice
  2. **"What's the right training split for climbing + other sports?"** - Balancing climbing with basketball, lifting, etc.
  3. **"Is junk mileage actually beneficial?"** - Debate about easy volume vs intensity for improvement
  4. **"How do I choose the right beta?"** - Process for reading and attempting boulder problems
  5. **Training without gym access**: "I wanted to know if focusing on strength training at the gym would be a good choice"

Pain Points & Problems

Challenges climbers are facing

  • •
    Beta spraying etiquette - High frequency of confusion about when/how to give advice to other climbers
    low frequency
  • •
    One-arm hanging weakness - Multiple climbers struggling despite good general strength
    low frequency
  • •
    Tension loss on crimps - Common issue when transitioning from jugs to smaller holds
    low frequency
  • •
    Beginner overwhelm - New climbers feeling lost about technique development
    low frequency
  • •
    Grade Plateau Frustration
    low frequency
  • •
    Training Knowledge Gaps
    low frequency

Program Mentions Summary

How the community feels about related programs

Hangboard Training
Mixed sentiment (effective but injury concerns)
mixed
15+ mentions
Board Training (Kilter/Moonboard)
Positive for specific strength, limited transfer
positive
10+ mentions
Volume/Easy Climbing
Positive for technique and weight loss
positive
8+ mentions
Core/Pilates
Highly positive for climbing improvement
positive
5+ mentions
Hover Hands Drill
Positive for technique and strength
positive
3+ mentions

Key Insights for ClimbingBrowser

Strategic insights from community analysis

  • 💡Style-Specific Training: Board climbing (Kilter/Moonboard) doesn't always transfer to gym problems - users need diverse training approaches
  • 💡Community Safety Focus: Strong emphasis on safety etiquette, especially regarding fall zones and beta spraying consent
  • 💡Technique Over Strength: Multiple success stories emphasize technique improvement over raw strength gains
  • 💡Beginner Guidance Gap: New climbers need structured progression paths and clear etiquette education
  • 💡Equipment Matters: Significant discussion about gear differences (chalk brands, shoes, crash pad repairs) indicating user investment in optimization
  • 💡Weight vs Performance: Complex relationship between weight loss and climbing performance - not always linear improvement
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