Flash & Mirror

Problem selection:

This session is to be done on a mirror layout board.

Select problems that are reasonably easy for you – 1-2 grades below your max flash level.

Remember: there’s still value in climbing problems that are a little too easy, or failing to flash problems that are a little too hard.

Climbing:

First, review the problem and come up with a sequence to climb it. Take your time; this is the most important step.

Try to climb the problem on your first try, following through on your sequence where prudent. It’s totally fine to make adjustments as you go if needed. Note any changes you made for the next reps.

Try to climb the mirror of the problem. Rest between reps until recovered, at least 2-3 minutes. This is not an endurance exercise, so you should not feel very pumped or out of breath. Clean up your climbing and sequence on each subsequent try. You should feel satisfied with your final rep.

Optionally take a 3rd attempt at either of the mirror options before moving on to the next problem.

Rest 5 minutes between problems.

It’s OK if you fail some. Just try to make each rep a little bit better than the last one.

Combination:

This is a general session and can be combined with any session. Perform after warming up and before any conditioning.