Beginner Route Climber - Build-up 2 (Power)

Optimized build-up 2 (power) program for beginner route climbers (5.9-5.10c). 2 sessions/week, 150 moves/week.

At a Glance

Time per Session

60-90 min/session

Frequency

2 sessions/week

Equipment

Gym only

Prerequisites

Able to climb 5.9-5.10c

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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:

power

maximum-strength

neural-adaptation

sport-climbing

route-climbing

Program Overview

Optimized Build-up 2 (Power) program for beginner route climbers (5.9-5.10c)

Building endurance base and learning route-reading skills

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: 2 sessions/week Session Duration: 120 minutes Total Weekly Volume: 150 moves Fitness Score: 1055.3/100

Weekly Schedule

Tuesday

Rest day or light mobility work

Friday

Rest day or light mobility work

Training Focus

Maximizing power and strength through high-intensity, low-volume work with complete recovery. CNS adaptations are the priority.

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 power
• Can train 2 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

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Forearm Endurance Issues
2+ mentions
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Finger Strength Training
2+ mentions
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Falling Technique
2+ mentions
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Long-term Project Development
1+ mentions
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Ethics in Elite Climbing
1+ mentions
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Skin Care Management
1+ mentions

Success Stories

Real results from climbers in the community

Program: Long-term dedication and persistence

Result:

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Result: First 5.14a after 2+ years of work (Funky Dunky)

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Program: Consistent climbing progression

Result:

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Common Questions

Questions the community is asking about this topic

**How tight should climbing shoes fit?** - Multiple beginners asking about proper shoe sizing and toe curling
**How do I overcome fear of falling in bouldering?** - Climbers transitioning from rope climbing struggle with commitment
**What's normal for forearm endurance?** - Climbers questioning if rapid pump is medical issue vs normal
**How often should I hangboard as a beginner?** - 16-year-old V7-V8 climber asking about training structure
**How do I remember to tie a bowline?** - Repeated requests for mnemonic devices and practice tips

Pain Points & Problems

Challenges climbers are facing

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Rapid forearm pump (High frequency) - Multiple climbers reporting unusually quick fatigue compared to peers
low frequency
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Climbing shoe fit confusion (High frequency) - Beginners unsure about proper sizing and pain tolerance
low frequency
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Finger pain from rapid progression (Medium frequency) - Climbers advancing faster than finger strength development
low frequency
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Fear of falling limiting progression (Medium frequency) - Rope climbers struggling with bouldering commitment
low frequency
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Equipment age/safety concerns (Medium frequency) - Uncertainty about when to retire gear
low frequency
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Persistent Forearm Endurance Issues
low frequency

Program Mentions Summary

How the community feels about related programs

Hangboarding

Mixed sentiment (beginners asking if too early, experienced asking for structure)

mixed

3+ mentions

Volume/Technique focus

Positive sentiment from young climber seeking advice

positive

2+ mentions

Max Hangs

Neutral (asking for guidance)

neutral

1+ mentions

Hangboarding

Mixed sentiment (questioning when to start, effectiveness concerns)

mixed

3+ mentions

Volume/Technique Focus

Positive (youth climber seeking structure)

positive

2+ mentions

Key Insights for ClimbingBrowser

Strategic insights from community analysis

💡Grade-specific content gaps: Strong demand for beginner guidance (5.6-5.10 range) and intermediate plateau breaking
💡Equipment education need: Many safety questions about gear age, sizing, and proper use - opportunity for educational content
💡Mental training demand: Fear of falling is a major limiting factor, especially for rope-to-boulder transitions
💡Injury prevention focus: High frequency of finger/forearm issues from rapid progression - need preventative training content
💡Ethics education opportunity: Community clearly cares about climbing ethics - good engagement topic
💡Local community building: Users seeking partners and local knowledge - geographic matching potential

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

💬COMMUNITY FEEDBACK

Real Climbers Say...

💡 Community Insights:

"Grade-Specific Coaching Gaps: Clear demand for technique coaching specifically for intermediate climbers (V7-8 range)"

"Body Weight Considerations: Taller/heavier climbers struggling more with finger injuries"

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