BOULDER BETTER

New and improved for use in our mobile app, available on iPhone and Android, BOULDER BETTER is a 12 week training plan written specifically for the intermediate boulderer who is looking to efficiently make the most of their gym time. We’ll be exploring the movement skills and tactics, as well as the physical qualities needed in order to master harder boulders. Climbers who are already consistently climbing in the V3-V6 range will benefit the most from this plan.

You will need access to bouldering, a fingerboard, and rings or a suspension training system can be helpful.

During this training plan you'll go through 3 distinct phases separated by Deload Weeks.

• 3 weeks of Strength and Stamina work to build a solid base on which to stack more specific qualities that you'll need for hard boulders.

• 1 Deload Week, which is a low volume week designed to allow for some recovery and adaptation.

• 3 weeks of Power and Stamina, two qualities that will be hugely important for your goals.

• 1 Deload Week.

• 3 weeks of Power Endurance, the ability to do lots of hard moves in a row.

• 1 Final Deload Week.

None of these phases will be working entirely on one energy system. Instead, the name of the phase is the main focus, while all other important energy systems for your goals will get attention as well.

While our plans generally suggest 3-4 days per week, 2-3 hours per session (which can also include outdoor days - we’ll give suggestions for that time as well), we understand that not everyone has that amount of time to put toward their climbing. For this reason, the plans are flexible and suggest what to prioritize in the event that your schedule is tight. If your schedule is particularly challenging, choosing the coaching option can help tremendously with making the program work for you.