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Climbing-Based Protocols

Climbing-based protocols are on-the-wall training methods used to develop endurance, movement efficiency, and climbing-specific performance.

Because load is not externally measured, intensity is controlled indirectly through route choice, pacing, and movement control, making these protocols highly specific to real climbing.

These protocols target aerobic capacity, movement efficiency, coordination, and sport-specific strength across different intensities.

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Anaerobic bridging

Linked Problems

Linked Boulder Problems for Power Endurance Training
Develop power endurance by linking hard boulder problems into sustained high-intensity climbing sequences.
Climbing GymHighSpray wall + System board
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High-intensity work

Limit Bouldering

Near-Limit Bouldering for Maximal Force, Power, and Recruitment
Develop maximal climbing-specific force, power, recruitment, and hard-move capacity through near-limit bouldering with full recovery between attempts.
Climbing Gym + CragHighSpray wall + System board
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Route performance

Lead Projecting — Indoor

Indoor Route-Specific Performance, Beta Refinement & Redpoint Practice
Develop route-specific performance through repeated high-quality attempts, beta refinement, and progressive linking of difficult sections
Climbing GymMedium–HighRope + Partner + Lead climbing gym
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Route performance

Lead Projecting — Outdoor

Outdoor Route Performance, Redpoint Tactics & Project Execution
Maximize performance on a target outdoor route through fully recovered attempts, beta refinement, pacing, rest strategy, and high-quality redpoint burns
CragMedium–HighRope + Partner
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Integration work

Clock Feet

Grip and Movement Coordination
Integrate shoulder stability, grip control, and precise foot-driven movement under fixed hand loading.
Climbing Gym + CragMediumHangboard + Spray wall + System board
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Integration work

Wall Crawls

Finger Strength Training on the Wall
Integrate finger strength with body positioning and movement coordination through controlled high-intensity climbing.
Climbing GymHighSpray wall + System board
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Aerobic base work

ARC

Aerobic Restoration & Capillarity
Build climbing-specific aerobic endurance, movement efficiency, and recovery through sustained low-intensity climbing.
Climbing GymLowAutobelay / traverse wall
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