The V5–V6 Bouldering Plateau: What to Train
At V5, raw strength alone stops working. This guide breaks down the body tension, footwork precision, and max-strength training that gets you sending V6
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Bouldering V3 V4
— Stuck at V3 bouldering? The jump to V4 needs better footwork, hip control, and grip technique. This guide breaks down exactly what to drill and why.
Bouldering V4 V5
— V4 feeling solid but V5 is too hard? This guide covers the exact finger strength and movement skills needed to move up — with a structured training approach
Bouldering V5 V6
— At V5, raw strength alone stops working. This guide breaks down the body tension, footwork precision, and max-strength training that gets you sending V6
Bouldering V6 V7
— V6 to V7 is a serious step up in contact strength and reading ability. Get a breakdown of the training gaps most climbers miss at this level — and how to fix.
Bouldering V7 V8
— V8 demands elite-level finger strength and efficient movement. This guide covers limit bouldering, max hangs, and the periodization approach that gets you there
Sport6a6b
— 6a to 6b is about route reading and endurance, not just pulling harder. This guide shows you the specific gaps to close and how to train them efficiently.
Sport6b6c
— Moving from 6b to 6c means better clipping positions, smarter footwork, and real route endurance. Here's how to train each piece in a structured way.
Sport6c7a
— The 6c–7a step separates recreational climbers from performance climbers. This guide explains exactly what changes and how to prepare your body for it.
Sport7a7b
— At 7a+, technique refinements and power endurance become the limiting factors. This guide covers how to build the specific strength and fitness for 7b.
Sport7b7c
— Climbing 7c requires a complete training approach: max finger strength, economy of movement, and tactical redpointing. Here's what a structured plan looks like.
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