HOW TO CLIMB V6 • Analyzing essential V6 techniques

[@mattsmitt00]

Zach's gonna carry us all the way to V14

[@genderkingermichelle9659]

😅

[@nickjwowrific]

really enjoying this new style of video alongside the normal comp climbing training series

[@user-ro7lz2xg2g]

Same

[@_roshi]

I appreciate how you climb at a pro level but are observant enough to find pointers at V6. also, this is the first I have watched all the way through without maddy! 😅❤

[@richardsonsclimbing]

Ahaha nice!

[@raph151515]

I agree with the last lesson, it happened to me recently, I tried a boulder that was too hard, I couldn't hold the crimps more than 2 moves. I decided to try it multiple times to train my body to failure, knowingly. I knew there was a chance somewhere that multiple sessions later I would improve, inch by inch. After 2 more weeks of trying, last session, I topped. I didn't even plan to top, I kept trying and failing, but each time a little bit higher until I surprised myself topping it. I plan on continuing climbing the same boulder until I top it easily. What I mean is that when you're sure it's too hard for you, then, try again, its the perfect place to get better, don't shy away. Keep at least a couple or more of seemingly impossible boulder at your local gym that you diligently try each time. Last few month I had so much pleasure topping these ones, they are like candy. Then even better climbers might be happy to see your beta cause lesser climber sometimes find better betas by necessity.

[@emilholck87]

This series is so great, you are a natural coach

[@colincha7654]

bro climbing my max while casually talking is insane 💀

[@lewisgomersall2039]

This was one of the best instructional videos I’ve seen. I love the format and how you covered different wall types and hold types I feel like i can actually go and climb and apply what I learned from the video. NOW V7!!!!!

[@richardsonsclimbing]

😁🙏🙏

[@0-Will-0]

Great seeing you both in the HM comp video, really enjoyed that. Praised your content a few times here and on other channels but just wanted to say again how much it is valued and appreciated. You're doing great work!

[@richardsonsclimbing]

Thank you that means a lot! 🙏

[@thierrylevasse494]

Great rhythm, clear and concise explanations, right choice of music…. This video is just perfect👌🏼

[@comateur]

Genuinely the best technique/tips video I've seen in ages. Beats all the big popular channels out there. Please make more of these!

[@arthur2605]

Actualy one of the best videos i've seen to help getting out of that pesky v5~v6 plateau.

[@junyuzhang414]

This is exactly what I need !! Been stuck at v6 for a while now my goal was to do all the v6 at my gym but it’s almost been 2 years :((( but excited to try again

[@patrickbeauchemin110]

Hochelaga represent ! 😎 C'est tellement bien expliqué, merci !

[@UndeadFil]

This is very useful to a V8 climber who was just falling off some of these V6 boulders last weekend 😬 I guess you can never be TOO mindful of the way you apply technique 😶 Still very excited for the V7-V8 comparison, though I feel like V6-V7 will also be incredibly helpful 😅 Please keep it up!

[@SLTM5713]

These are fantastic

[@rokkimaize7333]

Micro-bicycles? You have just blown my mind!

[@D4NKN4]

It's great that you're so articulate! Vid was useful even if I got through v6 last year. Incredible seeing your level of control on each move. Much to learn!

[@kiwising3062]

Really helpful video thanks a lot! I find it really hard for me to keep tension in my feet so they don’t slipp away on the first boulder, overhangs are not my favourites routs😅

[@cljim22]

This is great. Great to see some practical advice beyond getting stronger fingers.

[@chokingseal7142]

thanks for taking time out of your training cicle to try and teach us something! very cool

[@Megiago]

love these! Nice endings also, really keeps me hook. Patiently waiting for the V7 episode :D

[@SGU.TF-141]

This was a great video! Keep these kind of videos coming and can’t wait for the v7 tips and tricks video 😊

[@yutalandreville4717]

Hey crazy video it’s perfect for where I am right now in my bouldering life thanks

[@RonilBhatiaMusic]

Really appreciate the specific, actionable insight provided in this video. Very excited to start trying some of this stuff out!

[@somebody553]

Your climbing style is so fun to watch

[@Nyitemare]

Lets go Richardsonssss love seeing your channel get more exposure

[@LadyLaddy]

You are always so good at explaining. This is a great video; this new format helps me understand and improve my moves.

[@homemsapo]

Great and insightful techniques! I am trying to do my First V6 on a Moonboard. While outdoors projecting V4s and V5, with a V6 Dyno in mind. Your advices Will help a Lot!

[@sandimil1289]

This video was AMAZING! Thank you for all the great tips. Definitely going to try them out.

[@JB-Duclos]

Hey Zach thanks so much super useful!! I climb at the block shop and I'm at the v6-v7 range. Can't wait to try out these tips and hopefully catch you one of those days!

[@robdb1993]

Awesome videos as usual thank you !

[@jas321]

Great video and well thought out tips. I never think to bicycle..

[@uncleiso]

That mantle tip is well noted

[@emmanueltrottier3942]

Great Video Zach, loads of useful insights in here

[@FullSpectrumClimbing]

This was amazing.

[@julienvanheukelom]

Great video and very actionable tips. I would love to see more of these!

[@SimonLeClimbs]

Great tips and analysis! Camera operator is also amazing!

[@sherriff123]

Loving these videos guys! They're v v helpful :)

[@manumo1]

well explained, straight to the point, amazing video!

[@Matthew_Wood]

I just realized how wildly fun the volumes in the back look at 18:47

[@richardsonsclimbing]

Yeah we forgot to do that one :(

[@ArchibaldVonSkip]

It's the V7 they showcase as a teaser in the end.

[@brenswen_]

Awesome content, but I wish you had listed out the aspects that distinguish a v6 from a v5 and below like you did in the v5 video compared to v4 and below, that was very helpful

[@kngsaj3570]

Hey Zach one thing I tend to notice with a lot of climbing tutorials videos, is that a lot of KZbinrs would leave out the value of stretching. Someone might not be able to do a proper heel hook bc they just lack open hip flexibility, hamstring and ankle flexibility as well.

[@richardsonsclimbing]

Yeah that’s a good point! One I’ll try to bring up in the next one 👌

[@quakenxt]

nice! waiting for the v8 and v10 videos 👀

[@samuelpierini5189]

These are so good, keep it up! And thanks for the tips

[@tomasznojmiler7667]

Thank you very much for this video!

[@dellfis]

enjoying these techniques videos! keep it up!

[@alanahomewood1855]

what a useful video cheers

[@oatsm4311]

Love these technique videos!

[@somebody553]

What an amazing video thank you so much

[@Ascentyon]

Surprisingly good video! Not just saying the common-sense non-advice things that everyone else said a million times :) Regarding the micro-bicycle, I'm wondering about that... I'm a V8-9 climber and I probably would've climbed it exactly as you did on your first attempt 😅 In each position to set up the bicycle, you need to bring your core/hips closer to the wall to make the bicycle useful and make sure your foot sticks. I feel like the amount of core tension required, and in general the overall tension requiring to hold your breath to engage your core, is not really worth it.

[@chooyanghwee3525]

Super useful video!

[@loniousmonk]

Good teacher 👍

[@GucciFeet]

Cant wait for V7-8!!

[@CheckedJackets]

Instructions unclear, I went onto a bicycle ride on a micro-bicycle instead of trying a V6.

[@dutchainmutch]

Hez Zach, love the new format. I was just wondering if you could add some strength training tips as you are starting to reach higher grades. Cause at some point a certain lvl of strength is needed to surpass the grade and start climbing double digits!

[@richardsonsclimbing]

Yep for sure that’s a good point!

[@matcy_]

Great ! Thanks ! I'd love to see a V7 techniques video (i'm stuck there lol)

[@paolocavalli7]

great video

[@bradman4399]

While this video was super well edited, straightforward, and useful, there is no shot that these climbs are V6. Doesn't invalidate any of your advice, I learned a lot! But Some of these boulders looked flashable for me and I am not even in the universe of V6 lol

[@MathemticsCore]

Zack’s strength makes it looks way easier than it actually is

[@ArmanGole]

Yeah stronger the climber the easier the moves look. Go watch will bosi cruise v14 and you’ll see what I mean.

[@abclimbing]

Wow this is great. Just subscribed.

[@richardsonsclimbing]

🔥🙌

[@rainerernst7410]

Thank you🙏

[@Andreastheduck]

This series is awesome. Would pay astronomical amounts to have u coach me IRL

[@HITABikes]

Great video! I want to see how far in this series you can go and still be able to talk and explain technique while doing the actual climbs. 😅

[@richardsonsclimbing]

Haha me too 😅

[@Yureilotus]

I can't wait for the v7/8 range

[@qotsa1234]

I wanted to see you top out the red one im struggling on it 😅

[@richardsonsclimbing]

Haha yeah it’s hard! took me a solid 30s to caterpillar my way over the top 😅

[@qotsa1234]

@richardsonsclimbing exactly!

[@ArchibaldVonSkip]

@@richardsonsclimbing I could tell by the subtle cut. I just laughed undef my beard little bit. We've all felt the same way on this heinously sly top-out.

[@Elyzeon.]

The purple v6, the holds look so big and easy and the sequence seems so simple damn.

[@sikerow3180]

It looks like a warmup boulder

[@TheBassAckwards]

I'm sure you made that look easy, but that route looked easier than a v6. I've done v4's that look just like that.

[@sardineking123]

v7 next lets go

[@TheBlindSurgeon]

Thank you sooooo much for this content. It's really informative and helpful to see the breakdown of different climbing grades and how to make it more simple to finish 🤩

[@Lunatic-Beleren]

5:57 you can use the volume? i thought you can use only if there is a same color hold (red in this case) im confused

[@richardsonsclimbing]

At bloc shop you can always use the grey volumes! But yes the coloured ones are only for the climb with the same colour of holds

[@Vincent-fv1ch]

Idunno where you are located, but these looks like v4's or maybe v5's at best in my gym. Oh and I climb in Magnus Midtbøs gyms..

[@decaying_matter]

Really helpful tips, I 've been climbing for just about a year now and I 'm currently projecting around V5-V6 and I love this new "newbie/intermediate training" series. I always try to implement these tips in my climbing sessions and it's usually super helpful. Keep up the grade work, take us to V17! By the way, and sorry for the sudden change of subject, I just wanted to ask something extra . I just got a herniated disc and it's mildly painful sometimes during the day (when I 'm crouching mostly). I 'll go to a doctor to tell me exactly what to do, but what would you suggest me to do when it comes to climbing intensity? For now I 'm just climbing with caution and I 'm always downclimbing when I 'm reaching the top of a boulder but is that enough? Should I avoid doing moves that require tight or rotating core such as steep climbs for example? I 'm just asking for your opinion on this of course, I know you 're not a health professional.

[@richardsonsclimbing]

Oh man that sounds rough, yeah I really don’t have any knowledge on this but my only advice would be to avoid doing anything that even slightly sketches you out. If you’re considering avoiding twisting moves I’d say it’s best to listen to that insinct!

[@류영석-o4v]

It's astonishing how he can keep talking whilst demonstrating these boulders

[@GavinCarns]

PLEASE do v7 or 8

[@vlaaady]

Bicycle, I want to ride a bicycle!

[@MonkeyMan815]

How do I get pumped less quick? I’m only a V3 climber and I feel like I get pumped super quick.

[@PirateGrenade]

For me this was just a combination of applying more technique, and just climbing more. You will build endurance over time as you climb more. But being more efficient will help you get there faster. Use your legs. Use your toes. Straight arms whenever possible. Apply effective body position. Avoid over-gripping. Prepare mentally first by route-reading so you can make quick and decisive decisions on the wall. You can also try learning top rope. You'll build endurance much faster and feel better coming back to bouldering.

[@richardsonsclimbing]

^ this is great advice!!

[@MonkeyMan815]

@@PirateGrenade appreciate it

[@jacqweeeee]

v11 for me pls and thx -your biggest fan

[@richardsonsclimbing]

😍

[@heruilin4404]

Maybe a v4 day? Hehe probably don't even remember .. been way too long .. way too long ..

[@heruilin4404]

Only kidding .. this video is an absolute master class!

[@robbyspane3668]

These are not the v6 in my gym😭

[@IdenCraven]

smh dab at 10:47

[@biomorphic]

Look, I can't say for sure, because I didn't try to climb these boulders, neither I touched the holds, but where I usually climb, in London, these would be max V5, and I mean max, because some look V4. I am pretty sure if I climb in that gym I can at least do V7, if not V8. I am looking forward to see V7 and V8. And just to be clear, I climb in the same gym where Magnus was struggling on a V6. So the V6 I climb are very hard, and these do not look V6 to me. Now, since I am not expert, I do not know if these should be called V6, or if V6 are effectively harder than this. Just saying these look boulders I can flash, or send quite easily.

[@00Nyu]

your V6 look like V4 in my gym xD or its just your technique

[@PirateGrenade]

Was thinking the same but good climbers make problems look easy!

[@Fitteria_Official]

look like v4s in my gym

[@phooongtion]

Thats a 6? aiite

[@alex_r_5868]

its nice that you go to different gyms. Trying some boulders that I tried help me to improve my way of climbing 🫡