Stuck at V2 or V3? Why You Can’t Climb Past V2 and What to Practice
Can’t get past V2 or V3? Here are the five skills that usually hold new boulderers back and a drill for each one.
Climbing Technique
Technique/basic tips for climbing holds, footwork, etc
Stuck at V5 or V6? How to Break the V5 Plateau
The V5 plateau is real. Here’s what changes at V5 and V6 and four research-backed fixes for steep walls, dynos, crimps and projecting.
Stuck at V7? What Separates V7 From the Grades Below
What research says separates stronger boulderers, and how to balance finger strength and technique when you’re stuck at V7.
Stuck at V4? What Holds Climbers Back and How to Break Through
Most climbers stuck at V4 have enough strength. Find which of four skills is holding you back and the drill to start with.
V4 Climber? 3 Techniques to Break Through
Stuck at V4? Lock-offs, high-feet, and rooting are the three techniques that unlock progression from V3 to V5 bouldering grades.
Belaying 101: You Shouldn’t Climb Without Reading This
New to belaying? Learn how to belay safely, pick the right belay device, and get the basics down so you can keep your climbing partner off the ground.
17 Footwork Drills for Climbing
17 footwork drills for climbing to make your feet precise, trusted, and quiet so you save your arms and send harder routes. Try a few next session.
22 Climbing Techniques and How to Do Them
Learn 22 climbing techniques and how to do them, from toes and flagging to heel hooks, drop knees, and dynos. Spot each move and know when to use it.
23 Tips for Climbing Slabs
23 slab climbing tips to help you trust your feet, stay balanced and stop over gripping. On-the-wall technique plus off-the-wall training for climbing slabs.
Bouldering Flagging: When and How to Use It
Flagging is when you use your free foot as a counterbalance to stay balanced while reaching for holds off to the side. Learn when to use outside vs inside flags.