One Power Endurance Workout to Rule Them All
This power endurance workout unlocks not only an extra gear in the forearms it can be adapted to suit your needs with some very simple adjustments.
If you need to improve your power endurance, keen to mix things up or have decision overload this workout is for you.
By the time you create an appropriate circuit and stick with this workout for more than 10 sessions you’ll be fighting fit. Your projects won’t know what hit them.
Having experimented with countless power endurance workouts this is without doubt one of my favourites. It is simple, quick and can be adapted to any goal. It is currently my go-to power endurance workout.
What Are You Training For?
Before we dive into the workout, it’s important to understand what you are training for. This will help you tailor the workout to your needs.
If you are predominately a boulderer, you might want to make the circuit shorter.
If you are an indoor climber, you might want to make the circuit replicate the length of routes your are climbing.
If you are predominately a rock climbing you might want to create a circut that replicates your current project. One thing to keep in mind is, climbing indoors tends to be quicker so work out the “time” you are aiming for and construct a circuit that takes the same amount of time. 15 moves outside might be 20 moves inside.
Bonus tip - To make things even more “rock” specific, aim to shake opposite hand each move. This helps replicate “rock speed”.
The Workout
Here is an example:
- 20 moves
- Rest 1 min
- 20 moves
- Rest 4 min
Repeat the above 6-8 times.
Why Is This Workout Awesome?
It is so easy to adapt and continue seeing progress.
Using the above example. After a number of sessions you might be able to complete 8 sets. To keep progressing start by adding 10 moves (30 in total) and start building up the sets again till you reach a total of 8.
Other variations to stress your body:
- Reduce the rest time
- Make the circuit harder
- Complete more sessions during the week
This approach really sits well with one of my recent posts - Focus on One Variable at a Time.
How hard should it be?
It depends on your level and your goals but what I would suggest is trying to make the circuit about 3-4 grades easier than your current redpoint level and adjust if necessary.
This workout isn’t rocket science, it’s actually the complete opposite. Simple, effective and adaptable.
There is nothing wrong with other power endurance workouts. At the end of the day any workout can help you improve. The reason this one has been a favourite is it's really easy to monitor progression.
Progression equals motivation and confidence.
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