Artificial routes in Challenges

Simple as that: 100 Pull Ups, 100 Sit Ups, 100 Push Ups, 100 Squats in the shortest time possible. Log your time in the comment!

Videos: Magnus Midtbø, Wide Boyz. Documented record times of crossfitters are below 10min!

This climbing test should reveal how hard you should be able to climb (assuming perfect technique!). Are you ready to climb 9c? Log your points / grade in the comment!

Points: 40=9c 39=9b+ 38=9b 37=9b 36=9a+ 35=9a+ 34=9a 33=9a 32=8c+ 31=8c+ 30=8c 29=8c 28=8b+ 27=8b+ 26=8b 25=8b 24=8a+ 23=8a+ 22=8a 21=8a 20=7c+ 19=7c+ 18=7c 17=7c 16=7b+ 15=7b+ 14=7b 13=7b 12=7a+ 11=7a+ 10=7a 9=7a 8=6c+ 7=6c+ 6=6c 5=6c 4=6b 3=6b 2=6a 1=6a

Videos: Magnus Midtbø, Wide Boyz

Exercise 1/4: Max finger strength, approx. 20 mm crimp (5 sec)

• 1 Point = 100% (body-weight)
• 2 Points = 110%
• 3 Points = 120%
• 4 Points = 130 %
• 5 Points = 140 %
• 6 Points = 150%
• 7 Points = 160%
• 8 Points = 180%
• 9 Points = 200%
• 10 Points = 220%

Exercise 2/4: Max pull-up (one rep)

• 1 Point = 100% (body-weight)
• 2 Points = 110%
• 3 Points = 120%
• 4 Points = 130 %
• 5 Points = 140 %
• 6 Points = 150%
• 7 Points = 160%
• 8 Points = 180%
• 9 Points = 200%
• 10 Points = 220%

Exercise 3/4: Core strength

• 1 Point = 10 sec L-sit (bend knees)
• 2 Points = 20 sec L-sit (bend knees)
• 3 Points = 30 sec L-sit (bend knees)
• 4 Points = 10 sec L-sit
• 5 Points = 15 sec L-sit
• 6 Points = 20 sec L-sit
• 7 Points = 5 sec front lever
• 8 Points = 10 sec front lever
• 9 Points = 20 sec front lever
• 10 Points = 30 sec front lever

Exercise 4/4: Hang from bar

• 1 Point = 30 sec
• 2 Points = 1 min
• 3 Points = 1,5 min
• 4 Points = 2 min
• 5 Points = 2,5 min
• 6 Points = 3 min
• 7 Points = 3,5 min
• 8 Points = 4 min
• 9 Points = 5 min
• 10 Points = 6 min

Hang on a rotating bar as long as you can. Log your time in the comment!

Example: Midtbø & Whittaker

Test4Climbing.com is a climbing performance analytic tool based on introduced motor (strength, strength-endurance, endurance), coordination and balance control, and mental game tests.

It is a series of tests that the climber undergoes and records the results of. Each assessment also includes the climber’s biometrics, habits, and current rock climbing performance level. Following the tests you can analyze and compare your results to other climbers on your or higher level, so you can easily estimate your weaknesses and strengths in your climbing performance. Such approach may help you define your traning or make it more effective. Log your thoughts in the comment.

Link: Test4Climbing.com