Advanced Boulderer - Build-up 2 (Power)

Maximum power for advanced climbers (V7-V9). 3x per week, limit strength and power focus.

At a Glance

Time per Session

60-90 min/session

Frequency

3x per week

Equipment

Gym only

Total Sessions

12 workouts

9.8

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

limit-strength

campus

Program Overview

Build-up 2 (Power) program for Advanced Boulderers (V7-V9). Elite power development through limit bouldering, max hangs, and campus work. Careful volume management to prevent injury.

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

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Campus Board Training
2+ mentions
•
Gym Social Dynamics
2+ mentions
•
Skin Care Management
1+ mentions
•
Beginner Training Structure
1+ mentions
•
Fear of Falling
1+ mentions
•
Grip Strength Development
1+ mentions

Success Stories

Real results from climbers in the community

Program: 2+ year project completion

Result: Funky Dunky 14a after 250+ attempts

⏱️ Over 2 years

• First of grade, demonstrates extreme persistence

Program: Campus board training

Result: Improved technique and enjoyment

⏱️ Ongoing

• Using campus board for fun rather than strict training

Program: 4 months bouldering progression

Result: V7-V8 range achievement

📈 V7-V8

⏱️ 4 months

• 16-year-old with natural talent but seeking structured training

Common Questions

Questions the community is asking about this topic

**"How do I structure training as a V7-V8 16-year-old without a coach?"** - Multiple requests for simple weekly structure combining strength, technique, and volume
**"How often should I hangboard and when should I start?"** - Beginners unsure about finger strength training timing and frequency
**"How do I overcome fear of falling in bouldering?"** - Climbers stuck at lower grades due to mental barriers
**"What's normal for skin healing and when can I climb again?"** - Detailed questions about skin recovery phases and timing
**How to improve footwork and body positioning?** - Multiple posts asking for technique advice on specific moves

Pain Points & Problems

Challenges climbers are facing

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Technique plateaus
medium frequency
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Skin management confusion (High frequency): Multiple users struggling with understanding normal vs. problematic skin healing
low frequency
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Training structure paralysis (Medium frequency): Intermediate climbers knowing they need to train but overwhelmed by options
low frequency
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Fear limiting progression (Medium frequency): Technical ability exceeding mental commitment, creating plateaus
low frequency
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Injury return protocols (High severity): Users unsure about safe return timelines and modification strategies
low frequency
•
Outdoor transition anxiety
low frequency

Program Mentions Summary

How the community feels about related programs

Hangboarding

**Mixed sentiment** (interest vs. confusion about timing/frequency)

mixed

5+ mentions

Volume/Technique Focus

**Positive sentiment** (recommended for youth climbers)

positive

3+ mentions

ARC Training

**Neutral sentiment** (mentioned in gear context)

neutral

1+ mentions

Campus Board Training

mixed sentiment (beneficial for strength but technique questions)

mixed

3+ mentions

Dave Graham's Mental Approach

positive sentiment (focus on technique over strength)

positive

5+ mentions

Key Insights for ClimbingBrowser

Strategic insights from community analysis

💡Create beginner-friendly training templates: High demand for simple, structured weekly schedules especially for youth climbers (V7-V8 level)
💡Develop comprehensive skin care guidance: Users need detailed phases of skin healing with visual references and timeline expectations
💡Mental training integration: Fear management is a significant barrier - programs should include progressive exposure protocols
💡Injury return pathways: Create specific return-to-climbing protocols for common injuries (TFCC, finger tendons, knee issues)
💡Equipment timing guidance: Clear progression markers for when to introduce hangboards, campus boards, and advanced training tools
💡Quality vs. quantity philosophy: Some climbers prefer focused sessions over high volume - cater to different commitment levels

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

💬COMMUNITY FEEDBACK

Real Climbers Say...

💡 Community Insights:

"Beginner-friendly content needed: Heavy demand for etiquette guides and basic technique instruction, not just advanced training"

"Grade-specific programming needed: Clear distinction between beginner (V0-3), intermediate (V4-7), and advanced (V8+) training needs"

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