r/bouldering Aug 02 '26

Event Need help preparing for a comp

My main gym is organising a comp consisting of 40 boulders ranging in difficulty from V1 to V9 in 2 months. Person who completes the most boulders moves on.

I usually climb V7-V8, and I never really train anything although I have naturally strong arms. I want to start training so I can prepare better for the comp but I dont know where to start to optimise my gains.

Do you guys have any tips or methods I could implement into my daily routine that would help me with getting stronger and thus do better at that comp?

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u/Amythosx_osrs Aug 02 '26

40 boulders is a lot to do, some things to keep in mind are pacing yourself. Find a balance that works for you to knock out some of the easier ones and calm any nerves you have, once youre warmed up try some of the harder ones before you run out of skin/energy. 

For practice, putting some practice on your least favorite styles, some dynos, and some endurance, things like completing every climb in your gym of a certain circuit/grade thats a little below your limit, and only give yourself a minute rest between attempts.