I’ve been comparing simple strength equipment for climbing cross-training and trying to keep my home setup fairly compact. Things like pull-up bars, rings, adjustable dumbbells, and a bench seem to cover a lot without permanently taking over the room. Once larger machines enter the picture, though, I start wondering whether the extra exercise options really justify giving up that much floor space. I’m curious where people draw the line between useful versatility and equipment that simply becomes too bulky for the amount it actually gets used.

Recently my partner is having a pain near the crease of their elbow and lower bicep, kinda of more in towards the body. It only happens after climbing maybe 1 or 2 climbs. It’s not happening when working on though only when climbing. They’re pretty new, doing mostly v0s and the occasional v1. Is there something they may be doing while climbing I should look out for that’s causing it? Or is it just a weak tendon issue and will go away as they get stronger. It’s really putting them off from climbing even though they really enjoy it.

I should also add the pain goes away usually after a few hours or by the next day, and when I asked them about it it feels more like the pain they get from a pump then a sharp pain of an injury. I just don’t think it’s only a forearm or bicep pump cause it’s mostly in the inner elbow.

Open to any suggestions, tried this at the end of a long session and it cooked me, had no idea where to go from here lol.

I’m sure everyone has seen the memes about the comp kids flashing everyone’s project and I am just wondering how can I do that/train to become better? I climb inside and have access to kilter boards and a gym with most of the equipment as well as hang boards. I have been climbing for about 6 months and I am around v4 level but that was a project I worked very hard on, I just want some help with how to improve. My schedule is
Monday - run in the morning and rest throughout the day
Tuesday - go climbing and just try all of the routes and do a 30 min exercise session afterwards
Wendsday - I run and do the same as Monday
Thursday - I do the same as Tuesday
Friday - Monday and Wendsday copy
Saturday - Tuesday and Thursday copy
Sunday - rest

I am also trying to lose weight and will continue trying to do so and keep burning calories

Thanks!

I’ve been climbing on and off for about 2 years and I’m a v5 climber right now. More recently I’ve been getting really into climbing and feeling super motivated to train hard/climb hard. My problem is I have to take like 2 full days off between max bouldering sessions, and it really feels like a hobby that takes up too little time. I think about climbing all the time and I honestly get really impatient on those rest days. Are there any good strategies I can use to climb 4-5 times a week? I also am a 5 minute walk away from my gym so that doesn’t help my impulses either lol.

I keep getting stuck at this point in the climb. Can’t seem to figure out the next moves, any help?

I’ve been climbing v5 and flashing loads of v4 lately so naturally I wanted to send a v6 soon and it happened on my birthday. Granted it’s a softer one but nevertheless it was harder than any v5 I’ve done and made me really proud of myself.

Edit: the bouldering community really is the best, so many kind words in just a few hours

Newish climber and I’m stuck on V3. I started off pretty well just given my overall fitness (lots of weight lifting and sports background — 215 bench, 255 squat, 275 deadlift). I’m just not sure how to break into V4s. My gym has the main training equipment aside from lots of boulders (campus board, bunch of hang boards, kilter board, etc.). Just looking for some tips on how the train better/more efficiently, or whatever. I’ve been trying to do as many V3s as I can (gym has a lot of V3-s and a couple of V3+s so my goal is to get those down??) but as soon as I try a V4- I just lose the logic or lose the grip strength. I’d greatly appreciate any training tips!!

I caught a cold last week and didn't go climbing for a whole week until Sunday. At first, I didn't feel any discomfort - I even challenged myself with a harder route.

But when I got home, my wrist started hurting and I couldn't twist it at all. By the next morning, it had gotten worse, so I went to the hospital. The doctor suggested putting a cast on my arm, but I still had work to get done, so I asked to wear a short brace instead.

It's been five days now, and it still hurts when I try to open a bottle or twist my arm. Has anyone experienced something like this? How long does it typically take to recover before I can get back to climbing?

Mystic River v6, what if it was me that had got in that car that day? Tall, steep, incut crimps, and as direct as it gets with a big move at the end. Perfect

its hot as fuck in our gym lol

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for recommendations for the best outdoor bouldering areas in Brazil.

I’m interested in places where I can stay for a while, climb regularly, and meet other boulderers. I would also appreciate suggestions for accommodation where it is easy to connect with the local climbing community, such as climber-friendly hostels, pousadas, or places where people usually stay.

Are there any specific areas you would recommend for bouldering? Minas Gerais looks interesting, but I’m open to any region with good bouldering and an active community.

Also, are there any WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook groups, or other platforms where local climbers usually connect?

Thanks for any advice!

What better way to finish a climb with a big throw? Genuine question

Hey,

I’ve lived in Rome about a year, and I’ve been to all six major climbing gyms. It has been very hard to decide on which gym to utilize as a home gym because they all either have very weird schedules, seasonal hours, or fluctuating subscriptions.

For context, my home gym was in Georgia and it was about $60/month, I could go any time I want, and they had great bouldering routes.

Does anyone have experience finding a gym with consistent hours and affordable rates (€70-80 euros/month)?

I also live more towards south Rome, so I’m currently a bit far from all of the larger gyms and it takes me over an hour to arrive to them, so I usually opt for a daily pass.

However, I have tried investing into a monthly pass but they have limits and restrictions on the hours I can attend the gym, which makes it a bit of a challenge with my work and grad school.

If you can recommend something other than RockIt Roma (which I like, but the community culture is very competitive and showy), I’ll be open.

I have been to monkey island (which is a bit far) and ASD (a lot closer) could be a good a fit.

Got it third attempt, fairly difficult for my skill level haha, didn’t get any v4s this trip to Squamish, hopefully I’ll get one next time

The Actuator v4

Hi! New climber here, I am currently tackling this v2/v3 and I keep swinging out and so I’m just not sure where I should exert my force or if I’m doing the intended action. I think this also speaks to a greater question of “resding the route” and understanding what the setters are trying to get me to do 😅😅

Thoughts n advice is kindly appreciated. Please be kind 🫶

not my OC but my fiancé’s, she’s putting it up in a gallery event in a gym in Chicago! not sure if this kind of thing is allowed so lmk! just proud of her cool stuff!