We give this V8 5/5 stars ⭐️

This incredibly technical problem by routesetter Paul at Movement Columbia is a masterclass in hold “recycling” ♻️ Read on for the breakdown from @salangpaul himself:

“We use the term “recycling holds” often to indicate different uses/function of climbing holds. It’s when we can get as much use of the hold as possible to create awesome movements.

This purple boulder I set using @artlineholds fiberglass allowed me to “recycle” all 5 holds in order to create a highly technical climb that involves lots of toe/heel hooks, compression, and balance. Next time you’re climbing, see if you can find a “recycle” moment that might unlock some beta on your projects. Another 5 star boulder in the books.”

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Don’t mind us, we’re just admiring the new murals in Rockville 🤩

As part of the ongoing renovations at Movement Rockville, we commissioned local artists Helena @helena_pocket and Vy @vyyendo to create two murals inspired by our Rockville community!

Tell us your favorite part of the murals below—ours are the front desk’s signature rubber ducks in the fitness room mural and our iconic oak tree map marker on the DMV crags mural 🌳 ...

Can we get a little commotion for the setters? 👻

Here’s a closer look at the Crystal City Halloween boulder! Y’all loved this special set so much, we wanted to give it its very own spotlight 🧡

Huge shoutout to our awesome setting crew for this literal work of art 🎃 Happy Halloween! ...

Raise your hand if you’ve ever been personally victimized by coordination moves 🙋
 
Follow along as routesetter + coach Juan walks us through some tricks to make those moves a breeze. Visit the link in our bio to watch the full video! ...

Spotlighting this dynamic V7 at Crystal City by our setter Rylee! ☀️

Inspired by the sun ray design in the terrain, Rylee aimed to create a problem that followed that sun ray movement. This boulder is driven by aesthetics with a fiberglass/volume/fiberglass pattern, but it’s equally motivated by challenging movement.

At the start of the problem, you encounter a section that places a strong focus on body positioning with slower than usual movement. After that, the pace is changed with a pivot to a jump out and hard crimping.

This climb asks a lot of you—you have to use unique body positions, both pushing and pulling, and you’re challenged with holds that would be easy on any other climb (like some wickedly placed bucket jugs).

Tag us if you give this problem a try 👀 and tell us your favorite problem in the gym right now below ⬇️ ...

Tag yourself, we’re climbing Barbie ✨ ...

Spotlighting this sick V3 test piece at Hampden on the slab wall ⭐️

Assistant Director of Setting Charley describes this problem as a finesse boulder; requiring little to no strength, this problem is all about technique and offers the opportunity to practice different skills from across the grade.

What’s your favorite problem at the gym rn? Tell us below + tag us in your sends! ⬇️ ...

GET A GRIP…on slopers 😎

It’s hard to think of a climbing feature that makes climbers grumble and groan more than slopers. 

Gripping slopers doesn’t have to feel this way—watch routesetter and instructor Annie explain how to approach slopers and build the hand and wrist strength needed to climb these holds with ease! ...