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Climbing + Calisthenics
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Climbing + Calisthenics

Bouldering strength, handstand skill, and planche foundations.

Steven
Steven· Apr 2026
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
6 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Athletics, Muscle, Strength, Bodyweight Fitness
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
120 min
An 8-week hybrid program for building climbing strength, calisthenics skills, and full-body balance. The plan combines hard bouldering, technique-focused climbing, weighted pull-ups, weighted dips, handstand practice, planche base work, L-sits, core compression, and lower-body training. Start at 70–80% effort for the first 3–4 weeks. Keep most work around RPE 6–8 and prioritize clean form, wrist health, and tendon tolerance. Monday is the main hard pulling day, Friday is the lighter climbing volume/technique day, and Tuesday/Thursday focus on handstand, planche, and pushing strength.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 6 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Abs
17.8%
Upper Back
15.3%
Front Delts
8.9%
Triceps
8.9%
Rear Delts
6.9%
Lats
5.9%
Chest
5.9%
Quadriceps
5.9%
Glutes
5.9%
Hamstrings
5.9%
Biceps
3%
Middle Delts
3%
Calves
3%
Stretching
2%
Lower Back
1.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Wrist Warmup12–3 min
2Bouldering190–120 min
3Pull-Up (Weighted)33–5 reps@7–8
4Hanging Leg Raise38–12 reps
5Windshield Wipers36–10 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Wrist Warmup15–7 min
2Wall Handstand110–15 min
3Planche Leans30.1–0.2 min
4Pseudo Planche Pushups35–8 reps@7
5Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38–10 reps@7–8
6L-Sit Holds31 rep@7
7Face Pull215 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Wrist Mobility15–7 min
2Lat Mobility15–8 min
3Shoulder Mobility15–8 min
4Hip Mobility15–8 min
5Optional Handstand Wall Line Drill13–5 min
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Wrist Warmup15–7 min
2Wall Handstand110–15 min
3Deep Pike Pushups36–10 reps@7–8
4Overhead Press (Dumbbell)38–10 reps@7–8
5Dip (Weighted)35–8 reps
6Seated Pike Leg Lifts310 reps
7Seated Straddle Leg Lifts310 reps
8Face Pull315 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Wrist Warmup12–3 min
2Bouldering160–90 min
3Pull-Up (Bodyweight)35–8 reps@6–7
4Dragon Flag33–6 reps
5Plank20.75–1 min
6Hollow Hold20.75–1 min
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)38–10 reps@7–8
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)38–10 reps@7–8
3Standing Calf Raise312–15 reps
4Face Pull315 reps
5Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)315 reps
6Dead Bug210 reps

Weeks 2–8 are in the app

Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.

Common questions

Yes, Climbing + Calisthenics is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 8 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a full gym. Make sure you have consistent access before starting, since the progression model assumes you can perform the same movements week over week.

Each session typically takes around 120 minutes to complete. That estimate covers your working sets but doesn't account for warm-up or rest between sets, so budget a little extra time when you're first learning the movements.

Climbing + Calisthenics is structured around 6 training days per week, with rest days built in to allow for recovery. The Boostcamp app lets you reschedule sessions if your week doesn't go to plan.

The program runs for 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Climbing + Calisthenics is available inside the Boostcamp app, free on iOS and Android. Once you download the app, you can search for the program by name. The app tracks all your sets and weights automatically, so you always know exactly what to do next session.

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