Tension Board Crusher - Base Training

Optimized base training program for tension board crushers (V5-V7 Tension). 3 sessions/week, 1601.5 moves/week.

At a Glance

Time per Session
60-90 min/session
Frequency
3 sessions/week
Equipment
Gym only
Prerequisites
6+ months climbing experience
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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 tension board crushers (V5-V7 Tension)

Moon/Tension board training with progressive overload and finger strength emphasis

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: 1601.5 moves Fitness Score: 2184.0/100

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

  • Finger Training Protocols
    2+ mentions
  • Injury Management
    2+ mentions
  • Board Climbing Effectiveness
    2+ mentions
  • Campus Board Training
    1+ mentions
  • Tension Board Training
    1+ mentions
  • Post-Surgery Recovery
    1+ mentions

Success Stories

Real results from climbers in the community

Program: Long-term project work
Result: Completed first 5.14a (Funky Dunky)
⏱️ 2+ years, 250+ attempts
Breaking into new grade territory through persistent effort
Program: High volume board climbing (2+ hours, 3x/week)
Result:
⏱️
Program: Lattice coaching (4 months)
Result:
⏱️

Common Questions

Questions the community is asking about this topic

  1. **Equipment Questions**: Basic gear inquiries
  2. **Tension Board Rules**: "Can you use the same hold with different hands if there's a no-match rule?"
  3. **Recovery Timeline**: "How to come back stronger after surgery-forced time off?"
  4. **Training Consistency**: Quality vs quantity approach to climbing volume
  5. **How much board climbing is too much without getting injured?**

Pain Points & Problems

Challenges climbers are facing

  • Injury Recovery
    low frequency
  • Equipment Maintenance
    low frequency
  • Gym Etiquette Confusion
    low frequency
  • Dynos and Technique
    low frequency
  • Overuse injuries from board climbing (High frequency - multiple A2 pulley strains reported)
    low frequency
  • Skin limitations preventing high volume training (Moderate frequency - especially with small edges)
    low frequency

Program Mentions Summary

How the community feels about related programs

Campus Board Training
positive/neutral sentiment (used for fun and training)
positive
2+ mentions
Tension Board/System Training
neutral sentiment (rule clarification)
neutral
1+ mentions
Long-term Project Training
positive sentiment (successful grade breakthrough)
positive
1+ mentions
Moonboard/Board Climbing
Mixed sentiment (effective but injury-prone)
mixed
25+ mentions
Max Hangs Protocol
Positive sentiment for strength gains
positive
15+ mentions

Key Insights for ClimbingBrowser

Strategic insights from community analysis

  • 💡Project Persistence is Valued: The community celebrates long-term commitment (250+ attempts over 2 years), suggesting users would appreciate tools for tracking long-term project progress
  • 💡Recovery and Resilience Focus: Post-injury climbers are seeking guidance on returning stronger, indicating demand for recovery-focused training content and gradual progression programs
  • 💡Equipment and Practical Advice Gaps: Many basic questions about gear and gym practices suggest users need more accessible practical guidance alongside training programs
  • 💡Quality Over Quantity Philosophy: Some climbers prefer focused, shorter sessions (2.5-4 hours) rather than all-day climbing, indicating demand for efficient, targeted training approaches
  • 💡Beginner-Friendly Community: The weekly question thread format shows the community values helping newcomers, suggesting educational content and progressive training programs would be well-received
  • 💡Board climbing is the dominant training trend but comes with high injury risk - users need injury prevention education alongside program recommendations
Data collected from 10,000+ Reddit discussions on r/climbharder, r/climbing, r/bouldering
💬COMMUNITY FEEDBACK

Real Climbers Say...

💡 Community Insights:

"Neurological Adaptation Focus: Users experiencing rapid improvements from hangboarding due to finger recruitment, not just strength"

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

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