Program Description
This can be used by climbers of all levels, and will be especially helpful for novice-intermediate climbers. It will help us to both create power on the wall, and improve in our technique.
Program Overview
- LevelNovice, Intermediate
- GoalBodyweight Fitness, Athletics
- EquipmentGarage Gym
- Program Length8 weeks
- Time Per Workout150 minutes
- CreatedSep 26, 2025 07:56
- Last EditedOct 04, 2025 01:05

Summary
Embark on an 8-week journey with the Bouldering Progression 1.0 program, designed for climbers looking to enhance their skills and strength. This program features four training days each week, focusing on a mix of bodyweight exercises, weighted movements, and cardio to build endurance and power. You'll engage in targeted workouts like weighted pull-ups, dumbbell lunges, and dynamic circuits, all tailored to elevate your bouldering performance. Whether you're tackling gym projects or refining your technique, this structured plan will help you reach new heights in your climbing journey.
Muscle Engagement
Front
Back
MuscleSet
Upper Back
15.2%
Lats
14.6%
Abs
11%
Biceps
8.5%
Cardio
8.1%
Triceps
6.7%
Quadriceps
6.1%
Front Delts
6.1%
Middle Delts
6.1%
Chest
4.9%
Glutes
4.9%
Other
4.1%
Hamstrings
1.8%
Adductors
0.6%
Rear Delts
0.6%
Forearms
0.6%
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
15 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
1
45 mins
30 mins
RPE 9
RPE 6
3
Lunge (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Hanging Toes To Bar
3
7 reps
-
6
Chin-Up (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
7
Dip (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
15 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
1
45 mins
30 mins
RPE 9
RPE 6
3
Lunge (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Hanging Toes To Bar
3
7 reps
-
6
Chin-Up (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
7
Dip (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
15 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
1
45 mins
30 mins
RPE 9
RPE 6
3
Lunge (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Hanging Toes To Bar
3
7 reps
-
6
Chin-Up (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
7
Dip (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
15 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
1
45 mins
30 mins
RPE 9
RPE 6
3
Lunge (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Hanging Toes To Bar
3
7 reps
-
6
Chin-Up (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
7
Dip (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
15 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
1
45 mins
30 mins
RPE 9
RPE 6
3
Lunge (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Hanging Toes To Bar
3
7 reps
-
6
Chin-Up (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
7
Dip (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
15 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
1
45 mins
30 mins
RPE 9
RPE 6
3
Lunge (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Hanging Toes To Bar
3
7 reps
-
6
Chin-Up (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
7
Dip (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
15 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
1
45 mins
30 mins
RPE 9
RPE 6
3
Lunge (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Hanging Toes To Bar
3
7 reps
-
6
Chin-Up (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
7
Dip (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
15 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
1
45 mins
30 mins
RPE 9
RPE 6
3
Lunge (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Hanging Toes To Bar
3
7 reps
-
6
Chin-Up (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
7
Dip (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
15 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
1
45 mins
30 mins
RPE 9
RPE 6
3
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
6
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
7
V-Up
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
15 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
1
45 mins
30 mins
RPE 9
RPE 6
3
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
6
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
7
V-Up
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
15 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
1
45 mins
30 mins
RPE 9
RPE 6
3
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
6
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
7
V-Up
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
15 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
1
45 mins
30 mins
RPE 9
RPE 6
3
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
6
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
7
V-Up
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
15 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
1
45 mins
30 mins
RPE 9
RPE 6
3
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
6
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
7
V-Up
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
15 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
1
45 mins
30 mins
RPE 9
RPE 6
3
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
6
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
7
V-Up
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
15 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
1
45 mins
30 mins
RPE 9
RPE 6
3
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
6
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
7
V-Up
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
15 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
1
45 mins
30 mins
RPE 9
RPE 6
3
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
6
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
7
V-Up
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
15 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
1
45 mins
30 mins
RPE 8.5
RPE 6
3
Clean Deadlift
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
4 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
6
Dumbbell Row
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
7
Lying Leg Raise
3
7 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
15 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
1
45 mins
30 mins
RPE 8.5
RPE 6
3
Clean Deadlift
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
4 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
6
Dumbbell Row
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
7
Lying Leg Raise
3
7 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
15 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
1
45 mins
30 mins
RPE 8.5
RPE 6
3
Clean Deadlift
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
4 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
6
Dumbbell Row
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
7
Lying Leg Raise
3
7 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
15 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
1
45 mins
30 mins
RPE 8.5
RPE 6
3
Clean Deadlift
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
4 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
6
Dumbbell Row
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
7
Lying Leg Raise
3
7 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
15 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
1
45 mins
30 mins
RPE 8.5
RPE 6
3
Clean Deadlift
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
4 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
6
Dumbbell Row
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
7
Lying Leg Raise
3
7 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
15 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
1
45 mins
30 mins
RPE 8.5
RPE 6
3
Clean Deadlift
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
4 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
6
Dumbbell Row
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
7
Lying Leg Raise
3
7 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
15 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
1
45 mins
30 mins
RPE 8.5
RPE 6
3
Clean Deadlift
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
4 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
6
Dumbbell Row
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
7
Lying Leg Raise
3
7 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
15 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
1
45 mins
30 mins
RPE 8.5
RPE 6
3
Clean Deadlift
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
1
1
7 reps
4 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
6
Dumbbell Row
1
1
1
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 10
7
Lying Leg Raise
3
7 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
15 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
1
60 mins
30 mins
RPE 9
RPE 6
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
15 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
1
60 mins
30 mins
RPE 9
RPE 6
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
15 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
1
60 mins
30 mins
RPE 9
RPE 6
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
15 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
1
60 mins
30 mins
RPE 9
RPE 6
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
15 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
1
60 mins
30 mins
RPE 9
RPE 6
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
15 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
1
60 mins
30 mins
RPE 9
RPE 6
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
15 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
1
60 mins
30 mins
RPE 9
RPE 6
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
15 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
1
60 mins
30 mins
RPE 9
RPE 6
Week 1
1 / 8 Weeks
Day 1
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Stretching1 Set
15 mins
-
2
Cardio1 Set
1 Set
45 mins
30 mins
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Lunge (Dumbbell)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
7 Reps
7 Reps
7 Reps
@8
@9
@10
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
7 Reps
7 Reps
7 Reps
@8
@9
@10
5
Hanging Toes To Bar3 Sets
7 Reps
-
6
Chin-Up (Weighted)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
7 Reps
7 Reps
7 Reps
@8
@9
@10
7
Dip (Weighted)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
7 Reps
7 Reps
7 Reps
@8
@9
@10
Day 2
1
Stretching1 Set
15 mins
-
2
Cardio1 Set
1 Set
45 mins
30 mins
@9
@6
3
Bench Press (Dumbbell)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
7 Reps
7 Reps
7 Reps
@8
@9
@10
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
7 Reps
7 Reps
7 Reps
@8
@9
@10
5
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
7 Reps
7 Reps
7 Reps
@8
@9
@10
6
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
7 Reps
7 Reps
7 Reps
@8
@9
@10
7
V-Up1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
7 Reps
7 Reps
7 Reps
@8
@9
@10
Day 4
1
Stretching1 Set
15 mins
-
2
Cardio1 Set
1 Set
60 mins
30 mins
@9
@6
Day 3
1
Stretching1 Set
15 mins
-
2
Cardio1 Set
1 Set
45 mins
30 mins
@8.5
@6
3
Clean Deadlift1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
7 Reps
7 Reps
7 Reps
@8
@9
@10
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
7 Reps
4 Reps
7 Reps
@8
@9
@10
5
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
7 Reps
7 Reps
7 Reps
@8
@9
@10
6
Dumbbell Row1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
7 Reps
7 Reps
7 Reps
@8
@9
@10
7
Lying Leg Raise3 Sets
7 Reps
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