Train for Hard Boulders Like Pro Drew Ruana

June 24, 2024

PhysiVāntage pro, Drew Ruana, is one of the world's best boulderers -- few have done more V14 and harder boulders than Drew (he's done well over 100!).

This video details Drew's unique formula for training for extreme boulders. As you will see, it's a much different approach than many boulderer's more high-volume boulder training.

Drew's Unique Training Strategy for Pursuing Next-Level Bouldering

Drew's session goal is to do the hardest moves possible...linking them into short (2 to 8 move) sequences.
The focus is on doing severe static movements (with limited dynamics) to target end-range strength, core strength, finger-to-toe body tension, and complex foot moves.

Drew strives to optimize rests (2 to 3 minutes between goes), room temperature, and skin condition so that every go can be a 100% effort. He ends the session with some gas left in his tank, rather than making tired, poor efforts that waste precious skin and tempt injury.

Drew Places High Importance on Nutrition

In addition to his tailored whole-food diet, Drew consumes a heaping scoop (15 grams) of Supercharged Collagen before every training and climbing session -- this is Drew's proven strategy for supporting his tendons and, importantly, skin elasticity and quality.

Post-workout, Drew consumes 30 grams protein stack of Weapons-Grade Whey and Supercharged Collagen to help jump-start muscle recovery and strength gains.

When heading out to boulder he then prepares a PhysiVāntage cocktail: two scoops of Sendure-X mixed with Flow (electrolytes & BCAAs) and a scoop of peach mango or vanilla Supercharged Collagen.

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