Pumpy

In bouldering, "pumpy" describes a climb that quickly tires the climber's forearms. These routes often feature sustained moves or gripping holds that require constant, intense effort. Climbers with less endurance may struggle to finish "pumpy" problems due to muscle fatigue.

Examples

"Climbing a long overhang route with few rest points, Max felt his forearms burning and knew the route was pumpy." "Eva struggled to hold on to the small crimps near the top, realizing the pumpy sequence would make it tough to finish." "After a series of powerful moves on the steep wall, Alex's grip started to weaken, a clear sign of how pumpy the problem was." "As he reached the crux section under the roof, Oliver's quick, successive pulls left his arms feeling pumpy." "Sophia found the pumpy traverse exhausting, with no chance to shake out her hands before the final difficult dyno."