Tension Board Crusher - Build-up 2 (Power)

Optimized build-up 2 (power) program for tension board crushers (V5-V7 Tension). 3 sessions/week, 410 moves/week.

At a Glance

Time per Session
60-90 min/session
Frequency
3 sessions/week
Equipment
Gym only
Prerequisites
6+ months climbing experience
10
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
bouldering

Program Overview

Build-up 2 (Power) program for tension board crushers (V5-V7 Tension)

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

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

This 4-week mesocycle follows the Carlos V3 3+1 pattern: three progressive loading weeks followed by a deload week.

Program Details

Training Frequency: 3 sessions/week Session Duration: 90 minutes Weekly Volume: ~283 moves at full (100%) volume — each week below scales this target

Week 1 — Introduction (80% volume)

Learn the exercises, establish movement patterns, dial intensity.

Weekly volume target: ~226 moves (80% of full volume). Start at the bottom end of each prescribed set/rep range while you learn the exercises and dial in the intensities.

Monday

Warm Up

  • 15-20min easy climbing
  • Intensity: 40%
  • Duration: 15-20 min

Finger Strength (Deadhangs) (V7)

  • 3-5 X 10s(3s) / 2-3min
  • Intensity: 100%
  • Duration: 15-25 min

Pulling Strength (Pull-ups) (V5)

  • 3-4 X 5-8 reps : 2-3min
  • Intensity: 90%
  • Duration: 15-25 min

VSB Repetitions (V7)

  • 3-4 X 8-10 X 1-3 move : 1.5min / 3min
  • Intensity: 100%
  • Duration: 30-45 min

Core Strength (V5)

  • 3-4 X 45-60s : 2min
  • Intensity: 85%
  • Duration: 15-20 min

Wednesday

Warm Up

  • 15-20min easy climbing
  • Intensity: 40%
  • Duration: 15-20 min

SB Sets (V5)

  • 2-3 X 3-4 X 4-6 move : 2min / 4min
  • Intensity: 90%
  • Duration: 30-50 min

SR Sets (7b-7c)

  • 2-3 X 2-4 X 16-25 move : 2-3' / 5'
  • Intensity: 85%
  • Duration: 40-70 min

Shoulder Press (V5)

  • 3 X 10 reps : 90s
  • Intensity: 55%
  • Duration: 5-10 min

Saturday

Warm Up

  • 15-20min easy climbing
  • Intensity: 40%
  • Duration: 15-20 min

VSB Sets (V7)

  • 3-4 X 5-6 X 1-3 move : 1.5min / 3min
  • Intensity: 95%
  • Duration: 25-45 min

SB Single Repetitions (V5)

  • 2-4 X 1 X 4-8 move : N/A / 5-10'
  • Intensity: 95%
  • Duration: 30-60 min

SR Sets (7b-7c)

  • 2-3 X 2-4 X 16-25 move : 2-3' / 5'
  • Intensity: 85%
  • Duration: 40-70 min

Reverse Butterfly (TRX) (V5)

  • 3 X 12 reps : 90s
  • Intensity: 45%
  • Duration: 5-8 min

Rest: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Week 2 — Build (100% volume)

Full prescribed volume.

Weekly volume target: ~283 moves.

Repeat the Week 1 sessions (Monday, Wednesday, Saturday) — same exercises, same intensities — now at the full prescribed volume: use the complete set/rep ranges exactly as written above.

Week 3 — Peak (110% volume)

Increase volume or intensity.

Weekly volume target: ~311 moves (+10% over Week 2).

Same sessions (Monday, Wednesday, Saturday), same exercises and intensities as Week 1. Push volume to the top end of each prescribed set/rep range to add roughly 10% over Week 2. Warm-up stays unscaled.

Week 4 — Deload (60% volume)

Reduce volume, maintain intensity, recover.

Weekly volume target: ~170 moves (deload).

Deload week. Same sessions (Monday, Wednesday, Saturday) at the same intensities, but cut total volume to ~60%: drop to the bottom end of each set/rep range and finish each session early. Recovery is the goal — do not add work. Warm-up stays unscaled.

Key Principles

  • Follow CNS-demand ordering: HIGH → MEDIUM → LOW within each session
  • Maintain proper rest periods between sets and exercises
  • Volume follows the 3+1 week pattern (80% → 100% → 110% → 60%)
  • Listen to your body and adjust if experiencing pain or excessive fatigue

Generated and validated by the ClimbClaw training engine (Carlos V3 methodology).

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 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

  • Technique vs Measurable Training
    1+ mentions
  • Board Climbing Grading Issues
    1+ mentions
  • Indoor vs Outdoor Performance Gap
    1+ mentions
  • Pulley Injury Management
    1+ mentions
  • Weight Loss for Performance
    1+ mentions
  • Skin Care on New Holds
    1+ mentions

Success Stories

Real results from climbers in the community

Program: Consistent training (8+ weeks)
Result: "Feeling much stronger than spring, consistently ripping off in-style V10s"
⏱️ ~6 months
Experienced outdoor boulderer
Program: Hand of God training
Result: User reports significant progress (details withheld)
⏱️ Unknown
Advanced climber willing to share detailed update
Program: Movement skills focus over pure strength
Result: V10 send with injured finger
⏱️ Session
Experienced climber with pulley injury

Common Questions

Questions the community is asking about this topic

  1. Finger strength session frequency - "What's the ideal rest window between finger strength sessions for best gains and injury prevention?"
  2. Sport climbing pump management - "Half my onsight attempts fail because I'm too pumped to clip - training tips?"
  3. Power endurance necessity - "Should I add PE training if I can do moves individually but struggle to link them?"
  4. Weight loss vs strength maintenance - "How to structure training to lose 3-5kg while maintaining climbing gains?"
  5. Technique improvement with strength base - Multiple strong climbers asking how to develop movement skills

Pain Points & Problems

Challenges climbers are facing

  • Grading inconsistency on training boards (high frequency) - V0s that feel like V4s causing beginner frustration
    low frequency
  • Skin damage from new gym holds (moderate frequency) - Aggressive textured holds shredding fingerpads
    low frequency
  • Slow progression plateau (moderate frequency) - Climbers stuck at grades despite consistent training
    low frequency
  • Indoor/outdoor translation issues (moderate frequency) - Gym fitness not transferring to rock
    low frequency
  • Injury derailing seasons (ongoing concern) - Pulley injuries and other setbacks
    low frequency

Program Mentions Summary

How the community feels about related programs

Spray wall circuits
positive sentiment for skill building vs pure measurability
positive
3+ mentions
Max hangs/repeaters
mixed sentiment, questions about frequency and application
mixed
4+ mentions
Board climbing (Moonboard/Tension)
positive for skill but grading concerns
positive
8+ mentions
Lattice finger strength plan
positive, being followed consistently
positive
1+ mentions
4x4 protocols
neutral/questioning for power endurance needs
neutral
2+ mentions

Key Insights for ClimbingBrowser

Strategic insights from community analysis

  • 💡Technique over metrics focus needed: Advanced climbers questioning pure strength metrics vs climbing-specific skills - opportunity for movement-focused programs
  • 💡Beginner board climbing gap: Major disconnect between V0-V3 board grades and actual difficulty - need realistic entry-level board progressions
  • 💡Indoor/outdoor bridging required: Clear need for programs that better translate gym training to outdoor performance
  • 💡Injury prevention education: Pulley injuries and skin management are ongoing concerns requiring proactive protocols
  • 💡Grade consolidation programs: Climbers struggling with consistency at achieved grades rather than pure progression - need stability-focused training
  • 💡Holistic climbing identity: Growing awareness that climbing shouldn't define entire identity - opportunity for balanced lifestyle content
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"

"Board Training Confusion: Users uncertain about home setup investments and different board systems - opportunity for guidance on training tool selection"

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