V4 Plateau Breaker - Build-up 2 (Power)

Optimized build-up 2 (power) program for v4 plateau breakers (V4 (stuck) → V5-V6). 3 sessions/week, 327 moves/week.

At a Glance

Time per Session

60-90 min/session

Frequency

3 sessions/week

Equipment

Gym only

Prerequisites

6+ months climbing experience

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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

bouldering

Program Overview

Optimized Build-up 2 (Power) program for v4 plateau breakers (V4 (stuck) → V5-V6)

Stuck at V4 for 6+ months? This program breaks through plateaus with structured power and technique work targeting the specific weaknesses holding you back

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: 3 sessions/week Session Duration: 90 minutes Total Weekly Volume: 327 moves Fitness Score: 1247.5/100

Weekly Schedule

Monday

Rest day or light mobility work

Wednesday

Rest day or light mobility work

Saturday

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 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

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Forearm Endurance Issues
2+ mentions
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Skin Care Management
2+ mentions
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Finger Training Protocols
2+ mentions
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Fear of Falling
2+ mentions
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Injury Management
2+ mentions
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Long-term Project Development
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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Technique plateaus
medium frequency
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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

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

Spray wall training

Positive sentiment as Moonboard alternative

positive

4+ mentions

Home wall setups

Mixed sentiment, safety concerns prominent

mixed

6+ 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:

"Address plateau anxiety: V6/7A appears to be a major sticking point where climbers need reassurance about normal progression timelines"

"Focus on plateau navigation - Help users distinguish between normal progression slowdown and need for program changes"

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