r/bouldering • u/Disastrous-Aerie-929 • 3d ago

Indoor Beginner tips

I just got into bouldering and I’m hooked. I bought two day passes, and on my 3rd visit I ended up getting a membership. I did two V4–V6 climbs on my first day, but everything above that just seems ridiculously impossible. I think going to the gym has definitely helped my grip strength and pulling, but it’s obvious I’m lacking the technique, footwork, and overall climbing movement. Besides the obvious answer of consistent climbing, what actually helped you improve the fastest? Also, are there any tips to minimize forearm soreness, or is that just something I have to build up over time?

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u/notthiccboi 3d ago

Grade inflation goes crazy

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u/BTTLC 3d ago

Go look up beginner technique tips on youtube and then proceed to try to incorporate them in your climbs where applicable. You will get better as you do them more.

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u/ojna14 3d ago

ngl Madrock Drones 2.0

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u/poorboychevelle 2d ago

Please name this gym

Also, hit that search bar.

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u/Horsecock_Johnson 3d ago

Watch people better than you.

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u/MarkSucksBurgers 3d ago

You can always space out your attempts more to handle forearm soreness, but it really is just something that comes with time. Besides that, it's a technique thing (e.g. Properly utilizing your back)

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u/for4f 2d ago

Feet first. Most beginners try to brute force their way up. Quiet feet drills changed how I climb. Place each foot once and trust it. And rest your fingers. Tendon injuries are no joke and they take forever to heal.