30 Bouldering Strength

Build power fast with “30 Bouldering Strength,” a bite-sized masterclass from Neil Gresham and Crux Films that zeroes in on bouldering as the most effective strength training for climbers. In just a few minutes, it explores how targeted, intentional bouldering can develop raw pulling strength and sharper movement at the same time—turning short, hard efforts into real performance gains. What makes this worth watching is its practical, no-nonsense formula: choose the right wall angle, dial the grade, match the style to your goals, and respect the rest so your sessions actually build strength instead of just burning you out. If color-coded gym sets aren’t moving the needle, Gresham shows how taking control—by creating your own problems on a board—can transform your training into a focused, repeatable system that pushes your bouldering to the next level.

Neil Gresham Climbing Masterclass - Crux Films · 3:22

BOULDERING for strength & power Bouldering is undoubtedly the most valuable form of strength training for climbing because it develops strength and skill in combination. Whilst any type of bouldering will benefit your technique, the formula for strength training is a precise one. You need to get the angle, the grade, the style of climbing and the rest times right in order to maximize gains. If you often find that the set colour-coded problems at climbing walls aren’t working for you then a good way to take control of your training is to start setting your own problems on a woody board. This short film will point you in the right direction and show you how to crank your bouldering strength up to the next level.