BOULDER STRONG | Proven Plan

The new and improved BOULDER STRONG, delivered through our mobile app on iPhone or Android, is an intensive 12 week training plan written specifically for the advanced boulderer who is willing to work hard to reach the next level. Based on the High/Low system of training, this plan requires some restraint from the climber to be most effective.  We’ll be addressing not only the strength and power you’ll need, but the skills and tactics required to be successful on harder boulders. Dedicated boulderers who are already climbing at the V6-V9 level will benefit most from this plan.

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

 During this training plan you'll go through 2 distinct phases separated by a Deload Week.

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

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

• 5 weeks of Power, as well as increased volume of difficult boulders, maybe the two most important qualities needed to send boulders.

• 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.