Problem selection:
For each set, you will pick three problems. Two easier problems around RPE4-5, and one harder problem around RPE7-8. The goal of the session is to send the problems on command, while somewhat tired from the previous problems. This does have an endurance component, but it is also a mental and tactical drill.
You could repeat the same problems during your session, or rotate through several. How well you know the problems will greatly affect the difficulty of the drill, so select problems that you’re familiar with or repeat the same problems if you’re new to the drill. Once you are familiar with the drill, try to use a combination of new problems and familiar problems so that you don’t “learn the test.”
If a particular style is not indicated by your plan, pick problems of varying styles. Problems may need to be slightly easier or less steep near the end of the session.
Climbing:
For each set, you will climb the problems back to back. Only take long enough to chalk up and glance at the next problem. Your plan will specify the order to climb the problems:
Hardest problem first is usually easier. Hardest problem last is usually the hardest.
Rest 3-5 minutes between sets.
This is a high-intensity exercise, and it’s okay to fail. You should almost always send the first problem; on the second and third problems, you may fall.
If you fall, catch your breath, chalk up, and pull back on where you fell. If you fall twice on the same problem, stop the set and rest for the next set.
Combination:
This is a general session and can be combined with any session. Perform after warming up and before any conditioning.