Limit Bouldering

Primary Information for Executing this Exercise


To effectively embark on this exercise routine, there are a few key pieces of essential information you need to know. These primary details will guide you in performing the exercises correctly and maximizing the benefits of your workout.

  • Take advantage of a partner with a power spot to fast track learning of movement pattern.

    Reminder = Friendly nudge to remember to do the right thing.

  • This is a day where you get on things that you might not send in months.

    Goal = Each exercise will have a general stated purpose.

  • 1) Select a boulder that is in your “Problem Solving” range or beyond.



    2) Best if you can do most of the moves in isolation.

    3) 

Select a move or two for practicing.


    4) 
Important to rehearse before trying to overlap micro sections.

    5) 

Try your section and remember power spots are encouraged to learn movement patterns.



    6) Reflect on how you applied your intention.



    7) Make sure you are resting before making an attempt.

    8) 

Repeat the process for the remaining set duration.



    9) Begin your rest period and repeat the process on your next set.

    Directions = Written directions for the exercise.

Essential knowledge to be Effective 

To embark on any exercise routine successfully, it is crucial to have a strong foundation of essential information. This knowledge will ensure that you perform the exercises appropriately to maximize the benefits of your workout. This section will provide you with the necessary depth to best perform this exercise.

  • 1) Work on boulders in your range where you can’t do all the moves on first day.

    

2) Work on style of climbs that you avoid.



    3) Select a boulder that is beyond what you would explore.



    4) Select a boulder that you will not send for many years.

    Progressions = An exercise might have a series of stages to progress through as you improve in your competency level.

  • This is a day where you fail all the time and are looking for micro learning moments.

    Intensity = Explanation of the desired level of effort for this exercise.

  • Reflect after each boulder and attempt to find a learning moment for the day.

    Tips = An exercise might have suggestions on how best to execute the exercise.

References for this exercise

The references below provide clarity by explaining the key terms in a concise manner.

  • Set = 10 minutes then rest period

    Set = Definition for what makes a “Set” during this exercise.

  • Edit & log the total number of attempts in the Reps field. If you flash the boulder enter 1 but if you get it on your third attempt enter 3. If you fail to send in the time limit enter 0

    

Leave a comment about any lessons learned or anything you want to have a greater chance of remembering or learn from in the future.

    Record = What and how to record relevant data to track any changes.

  • Project = A climb that you are getting close to sending and have determined its important to complete.


    
Limit Bouldering = A climb that you hope to send one day but it’s very unlikely to be sending in the next month or year.

    Definitions = Explanation of a term.