Bouldering 4 times a week reddit I usually run on Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri + long run on Sunday, and I tend to climb Mon/Thurs/Sat + sometimes Sunday depending how I feel. I’ve now been bouldering for a month 3x a week. With one session that focused on easy routes to improve technique. I'd recommend choosing one thing for every one to two days out of the week you go to the bouldering gym. Your technique and patience looks really good to me. I think I have gained a decent amount of strength from my rings workouts (21 pull ups, 3 sec front lever) and would like to continue training as much as i have in the last months. Jan 20, 2024 · 3. When I was in College I did 5 times a week for 4 hours each time and saw huge gains. I put on some weight towards end of last year (stress/laziness) and I’m trying to lose it now. Also give it more time, the jump from V3 forwards is much harder than V0 -> V1 -> V2 etc. So far my workouts have been: magnus midtbo, bouldering bobat, IFSC youtube channel (watch current / past competitions), MELLOW is so hype, alex megos, seb bouin, mani the monkey. 5 year… semi hiatus (climbed outside here and there). I gradually bumped up the days over the span of a few months. When I started climbing more often, I shortened my climb times just so I wasn’t burning out. Went from v0/v1 to v2/v3. Out 3 or 4 trips a week to the gym I push pretty hard on at least 2. My opinion is that if you are young and rest enough inbetween goes then you can climb 4-5 times a week. Either way, Added 100% weight or more is a fine time to switch to one arm hangs. I go to the gym 4-5 days a week. I’m 6’4 and about 210 lbs 24 yo. In the past 6 months, I've stopped strenght training and replaced it with bouldering 2-3 times a week + accessory workout. Do this with 3 - 6 boulders. Climbing sessions, 2 lifting sessions. - Month 0 - 3: climbed way too hard. repeaters 5/5 6 reps 4–5 sets (hate repeaters, ignored them for a year. I did also decrease the frequency from 3 to 2 times a week. Causal climber, every 3 months for 2 years, or 8 times climbing. This is usually bouldering once per week (projecting) and rope climbing the rest. After that I check in with myself every 15 minutes or so. Lately some things have been clicking technique-wise. It's really important to have a plan to end the diet. I don’t really need smartwatches features, I find them more of a bonus than features since I only use it for fitness and sleep tracking. Though I’d still say I struggle on anything above v4, I’ve been cracking v5 and v6 routes pretty regularly, usually within a session or two. - Month 4: Rested finger, but added weightlifting 3x per week. I typically take 2 rest days between sessions now, but can climb back to back days outside on weekends. I sometimes do a bit of hangboard, 1 time a week for 10 mins. The thing is that I go to regular Gym 4 times a week now , would not want to drop it all together , so I am thinking 2 days of Bouldering Gym + 2 days of regular Gym a week. My bouldering session are quite cardio heavy, as I push my limit really often. Just at one hour I reflect on how my body’s doing and how I’m feeling. sure, it's been a slow path and I am "only" bouldering V4/5 and climbing 6B/+ but I still saw some progress, probably because of better technique and route reading. If I got your spot correctly, it sounds like golfer's elbow. After that we usually go for our projects. For getting to a moderate level (v10+) 3 times a week is sufficient. my abs are starting to show, my arms are getting bigger, my whole body is just getting more toned/defined. But now that local gyms opened again, I am not sure how to train 6 times a week while bouldering 2 times a week. Atleast i need a few days in between for my muscles to recover, and i only climb 1-2 times a week. Haven’t done any additional strength training just climb 3 - 4 times a week for about 90 minutes. Pick a boulder repeat it 4 times with 1 minute rest. e week 1 = a, b week 2 = c, a week 3 = b, c and so forth. For one, time spent in a deficit is time not getting stronger. 4hrs 5 days a week. So if you’re psyched on bouldering and want to lose weight, I’d recommend doing some form of this workout 3-4 times a week: Warm up with 10-15 minutes of cardio. ) antagonists twice a week, dumb bells and rings specifically for shoulders. But lately I found that if i have an extra rest day for some reason, i am significantly stronger in my hangboarding stats and can climb harder boulders in the gym. 4 running sessions per week, long time run on Monday, short distance run on Wednesday, short time run on Friday, and long distance run on Saturday. I was stuck at the same grade for weeks/months and I feared that I wouldn't be able to improve any time soon. After you done the 4 climbs, take a 5 minute rest and then go again. If anything, it seems like your confidence in the footwork could be better, but I could be If you're a climber who's determined to climb at a top level, you may want to set aside more time so you can focus on everything at once. 3x hard bouldering per week + 2x weightlifting. I find that my tendons don’t get sore unless I’m doing a particularly crimpy problem and trying it many times. Some people do one maintenance day a week, some diet for 2-3 weeks and then do a week at maintenance before resuming the diet. I workout 3-4 times a week and climb 1-2 times after initially climbing 4 times a week my first year of bouldering. I'm still not a consistent V3 climber but I'm working on it. Now all of a sudden my lower arms are sore after almost every session. Since my climbing partner will be gone for the summer I really want to improve my bouldering. However, I actually think you CAN get a great workout from bouldering that results in weight loss. However, if you're more of a casual climber, it might do you more harm than good to try to do everything. Train climbing 4-5 times a week and other stuff (cycling, skiing etc) 3+ times a week. Climbing while tired might feel like you can't do anything, but it's actually where you'll learn how much you're overdoing it and wasting energy when coming from fully rested. as week 1. I would say around that metric I had sent my first v10/11 so I encourage you to try some harder boulders and routes! During the off season I would hit 3-5 week blocks of 2x a week MAWs, with PE circuits and one or two limit bouldering days in a week. The goal is to maximize climbing, which I am hooked on, while staying healthy. Week 3: same as week 1 Week 4: rest week - two very easy climbing sessions (active recovery), 2 lifting sessions at 50% volume and 50% weight. Didn't get any time off though. I’ve been bouldering for nearly 6 months going 3/4 times a week and my progress has been good, lost a chunk of body fat, gained body weight strength I never really had before and have stayed relatively injury free. Posted by u/harmonyofthespheres - 2 votes and 13 comments There's a 2 day 5/3/1 program in the books, or just perform a 3 day program for longer than a week. They do work really well together, and my skills in both has improved the other sport. Starting to dip my toes into v6’s. In the past i have done some stupid things as 2 days in a row of board climbing and even though i might feel super strong and recovered, my pulleys aren't and they start to hurt. I’m doing bouldering 4 times a week and rowing for an hour 3 times a week (plus recovery stuff). Almost all of my climbing (95%+) is bouldering and I push my limit quite a bit. No shoe posts (check out /r/climbingshoes) 5. One of those rope sessions is going to be an endurance session, and another might be light climbing followed by core and workout/hangboarding. And on non-moonboard days, I project hard (for me) boulders, dial-in movements, and expand my repertoire of techniques. 5-3 hours on training days, 6-8 hours outside (but not a ton more actual climbing time) V6 short project, V7 occasionally, V8-V9 limit projects. Now 4 Times a week. A good warmup that includes push ups and dips alongside with training on non-climbing days with pushups and wrist/forearm exercises have been helping me a lot. You don't become an expert who goes 3 times a week without first being a beginner who goes 3 times a week. Maybe take a little breather now and then, sounds like you are trying way hard with 4 times a week. 3 and sometimes 4 days per week. . I used to boulder 3-4 times a week but often ran into injury issues, which I tend to get more easily because of my above average 'loose' joints/ligaments, mostly causing trouble in the wrist and elbow area. Loving everything about it. I buy them second hand cheaper than resole costs. And then I made decision to go climb alone, at least 3 times per week. I boulder 3-4 times a week indoors (and do a LOT of volume) and outdoors a few times a month no gritstone/rough sandstone. Realistically, you can get 12 hours of climbing/training a week by climbing for 4hrs 3 days a week or 3hrs 4 days a week or even 2. Am I in the mood to climb today? Hi people! After bouldering for multiple years for 3/4 times a week my body has grown used to the workload and i havent had muscle soreness for months or maybe years. i agree with you on the I do strength training 2-3 times a week, with 1 session of hypertrophy, 1 purely strength with weighted PU/dips, and 1 leg day. I know this running routine isn't optimal (no tempo runs or intervals or sprints), but I plan to change it around as I learn more about optimal running training. I think it’s super fun and the gym is literally on my street so I’ve been super motivated to go often before/after work. Once a week, then 2 times a week, then 3 days a week and sometimes 3-4 days a week (honestly closer to 3 days then 4 most times. Also tested my max pull up recently and I went from 0 pull ups 4 months ago to now being able to do 5 with proper form. I just wanted to know if anybody experienced the same pain I get when doings slabs. Some people climb once or twice a week while others climb 4-5 times per week, some people get injured or sick often while others don't, people replace shoes at different levels of wear, some people choose to resole, etc I used to do this every other day, so 3 - 4 times a week, climbing one day then resting the next. ) This poll doesn't really tell you anything. I've done great at the gym this week, so doubt bouldering will be up to par tomorrow. Already had climbed a few time occasionally, but now I bought my first pair of shoes and plan on going more regularly. Hi! I’m about 4 months in of climbing. Recovery is key, good food sleep and listening to your body. But I am not too sure , what kind of exercises can I do in 2 days Gym session to supplement my bouldering as well . No matter how long you climb if you want to get better don't climb for more than 3-4 times (3 hour sessions) per week. Recovery is inhibited, so injury risk increases. Best outdoor ascent 7b, climb the same at indoor gyms. Bouldering is too much fun, and the problem-solving is addicting, especially since there was a bouldering gym that opened up next door to where I worked. Can also hang body weight from 20mm edge half crimp for about 30 sec. I’m 8 years older now and coming back from a 1. 2 sessions where I project routes and go at my max. If you climb inside everyday 3 to 4 pairs a year or 90-120 days climbing. Take a day off in between - rest is where all the gains happen not when you’re exercising. I've taken a more structured approach recently, where I climb repeats on the Moonboard and then do weighted pull-ups (5 sets of 3-4 at 90% of my maximum). I climb 2-3 times a week, up to 2 hours at a time. Also below, you mention going up to 4 times a week and sometimes crashing out after 45 minutes. 2-3 times a week cause I mix 3x a week gym in between (sometimes same day as climb day). I alternate weeks: Week 1: 4 climbing sessions, 2 lifting sessions, 15-20 mins stretching 4-5 times. same stretching. How realistic is it for me to climb V6 by the end of August (7 months from now)? I'm aiming to go bouldering around 4 times a week for 1. Now I’ve been out of college for a few years and I still climb 4 times a week but I only climb/train 2 hours during those sessions. I’ve started bouldering 15 months ago and I’ve been doing it consistently (3-4 times/week) and I am currently around the V7 zone and so far so good. I was wondering how many times per week to target. Im walking distance to one of my local bouldering gyms, so I got a membership and found that I also enjoy doing lighter/endurance days climbing alone with headphones on 1-2 times a week. I am 41, and I climb 3-4 times a week. I think I stayed a comfortable v3 climber for almost a year before v4s consistently felt like projects instead of impossible things. Play around and see what works for you. Time allowing, most people go for 1. (Typically climbing for 1-2hrs with breaks included). I'm usually at the gym 4 times a week, for a total of 15 hours or so a week. Just be really aware if your hands and fingers are complaining and listen to your body. Ever since, i've lost 5 pounds (not that big of a difference for now). I usually buy 2 if I can when sales are on. I'm projecting v7 now with a lot of crimps (even dyno's to crimps). Gotta keep that in mind even if all your exercise is bouldering - take it down a notch for 2 sessions and turn it up for 2. I climb 3/4 days a week usually, almost exclusively bouldering. 2 sessions where I repeat routes & focus on technique Been going 3-4 times a week for the past 2 months, feeling regret bcz I haven't been able to go in 3 days :( I'm curious if you could clarify your logic. I’ve been bouldering 3-4 times a week, and I’ve been consistently getting v4s and 5s. And every 4 weeks I do a deload week, where I'll train without weights, climb circuits outside in Font and indoor every easy boulder of the gym with drills. Basically the same thing. i started 3 months ago and im currently going 3-4 times a week with about 2 hours put in each time i go. For example, when I'm projecting at my limit I am on climbs that suit my style, but when trying to develop skills in anti style I try lower difficulty boulders. Over the summer, I had the time to go about 3-4 times a week but now that school has started I only have time to go maybe 1-2 times a week. I wouldn't call it bodybuilding, but more like going to the gym 3-4 times a week. You first say 3-9 months at 1-2 times a week, or 12-72 days climbing. I also try to slow myself down and take longer breaks between climbs. All that to say: I’m no expert haha. When I began bouldering, I was also lifting, swimming, and running. Depending on the day we have 1-4 good tries. 😅sometimes I go 5 times a week. 2 days on, 1 day off is alright if I vary the types of things im projecting (overhang one day, slab another, etc. Weightlifting 2 times a week. Eventually I cut out other workouts in favor of bouldering 4-5 times a week, which I sort of regret. I climbed V2 on my first day of bouldering, and V3 in a month, which is around 1 week ago now. Dec 15, 2024 · We warm up the body on 3-5 easy routes (usually 2-3 chained, for us 4-6a), then warm up the fingers and shoulders on medium routes (2-3, typically 6a-6b). 2. Hei, I am an on and off climbing for several years, since i started working 50+ hours a week 2 years ago even less than once a week - but I can say that I am climbing better now than 2 years ago. Sure it's not #optimal, but do what you gotta do. - Month 5-7: Returned to climbing - again, way too hard. Im in a pretty dedicated bouldering group with a lot of experience bouldering 4 times a week, and shoes normally last like half a year or more before needing a resole. Don't spend all of your time on problems with tweaky finger holds. About 4-5 months tops for my sportiva shoes. As a result I was thinking of using a tension block to supplement my workout to help me continue strengthening my fingers. From there, being able to touch v5s and even send a few took maybe 4 months. Background: Climbing 3-4 times a week for approx 3 hours a session Issue: The first pad of all my fingers has peeled off at least 1 layer of skin - they are a reddish color as the skin beneath is much more raw/young. Seems like a v3-4 based on my gym. 3 times a week in the gym, one full day outside on weekends for a total of 4 days. This has been my experience as well. Climb once a year should last 3-4 years, or 3-4 climbs. Good progression but injured finger, no surprise. It will take a very high volume of climbing for that. I know many people coming to the gym 5-6 times a week and even after years can't do v9. The first 6 months 2-3 Times a week. 5-2 hours each session. I think you can do 4-5 days but some must be mixed with lighter climbing, or less core intense, more technical etc Five years, but I had a tendon injury that took a year to recover fully from but I served for a year so I'm only now back at the same level as two years back. Edit: how can i forget Eric Karlsson Bouldering and emil abrahamsson Edit 2: and of course dave macleod and per another comment anything with louis parkinson is pretty good It’s different for most people. Be prepared to take a few days off either if you overdue it. That isnt normal, your kid either has bad shoes or bad technique. Usually have my limit session after that. Read the wiki before you ask questions Just started going to a bouldering gym. There were times when I went only once per week, sometimes taking 1-2 week break from climbing. When I started I would go 3-4 times a week. This isn’t to say that it’s a hard limit. Now i am bouldering 2-3 times a week and training endurance 1-2 times a week. Hello! I started climbing in mid Jan so been climbing for 3 month now ish and I boulder about 3-4 times a week but most of the times up until today were just unstructured workouts. So yea, I’m 36 now and I don’t think I could actually climb 4 gym sessions a week anymore. If you are looking for quick physical gains, bouldering once a week is not enough, strength training in a gym 2-3 times a week would be miles better. And I set myself an hour time. Food/sleep hasnt changed. You can also repeat 2 to 3 times, its fine too. Or pick 4 boulders and repeat them with 1 minute rest and do this 3 - 6 times. Week 2: 3. core thrice a week stretching 1–2 times a week 4 rest days, two of which are back to back. You might be going too often and not getting enough rest days. 5-2 hours a trip. I climb 4-5 times a week. Do your homework before asking obvious or common questions. I remember being hard stuck on v3-v4 for a long time. 3-4 times a week, if you struggle with certain styles drop the grade and climb in those styles. I run 4-5 times a week and boulder 3-4 times a week. Haven't injured myself for idk maybe a year, before which I was doing bouldering 3 to 4 times a week and 5x5 at gym the remaining days. My biggest concern is to avoid overuse injury, as my forearms muscles/tendons are currently sore for a good 4 days after a session. If you play around with frequency VS intensity, you can add hours at a lower intensity, and slowly add intensity over time. like you i didnt go to the gym or workout (all i did was do pull ups since i have a pull up bar at home) and even within 3 months im definitely seeing results. For example, my mentor has been making me climb 4 times a week, and we try to go outdoors once a week as well so what we do is we alternate between hard climbing sessions (crimps, dynamic moves, etc) and high volume, easy climbing sessions (traversing, laps, 4x4s, etc). I just like trying new routes. I go bouldering mostly because it's fun and gets me away from screens anyway, not so much to try hard and see quick progress. I loooove bouldering! Current weight: 198 Height: 5'9 Because of an injury and lockdowns I haven't been bouldering for about 6 months. It's spread out like this: Climb 2 hours, 1 hour of workouts Rest 1 day Climb 2 hours, 1 hour of workouts Rest 1 day Climb 4-5 hours Climb 4-5 hours Rest 1 day As I said before, intensity is the key here. Ive been climbing about 9 months. No Grades in titles or descriptions (Indoor bouldering related posts only) 4. Even once a week is great. Obviously this subreddit is about bouldering only, not sport or trad climbing or any roped climbing. During those 6 months I have continued my strength training. We might throw in an easy one in between for rest, but we spend most remaining time there trying hard. i. Why I’ve added them. axkpywyorwjitvdbcufojlxmwsipguklvjwqcdyyfedubpfdbwrysqcaicloqyhubqtoc