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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.
Location Climbing GymIntensity HighEquipment Spray wall + System board
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.
Location Climbing Gym + CragIntensity HighEquipment Spray wall + System board
Integration work

Clock Feet

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

Wall Crawls

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

ARC

Aerobic Restoration & Capillarity
Build climbing-specific aerobic endurance, movement efficiency, and recovery through sustained low-intensity climbing.
Location Climbing GymIntensity LowEquipment Autobelay / traverse wall
StrengthClimbing Tools

Performance Assessment Tools

Assess finger strength, endurance and monitor your progress over time.

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