Plateaus & progression
Why climbing progress stalls and how to get it moving again: plateaus, retests, and realistic timelines.
The retest: how to know your climbing training is actually working
Your training is working if fixed benchmarks move under the same conditions, not if you feel stronger. Here's how to run a climbing retest you can trust.
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How long does it take to climb V5? Honest timelines
How long it takes to climb V5 depends on how often you climb, how varied it is and how you train, not just years. Here's what decides it and how to track it.
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Boulder grade vs route grade: why your routes lag behind
Your route grade trails your boulder grade because routes test pacing, resting and moving while pumped, not just hard moves. Here's how to close the gap.
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Stuck at V4? The three gaps that cap intermediate climbers
Stuck at V4 usually means a gap in steep-wall footwork, fingers on smaller holds, or how you try hard. Here's how to find yours and close it.
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How to break a bouldering plateau (a practical 4-week approach)
Why bouldering plateaus happen, and a concrete 4-week template for climbing through one — no hangboard required.
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