Measure your physical capabilities; finger strength, pulling power, core, grip and antagonist strength, then compare them against benchmark ranges for your current and target grade.
Benchmarks are ranges, not targets. We identify likely limiting factors, not causation. Read the FAQs to see what we do and don't measure.
See a sample profile5 strengths within the 7a band
Pullup 1RM, Pullup Max, Hollow Body Hold, Wide Pinch and Pushup Max
4 possible training opportunities
20mm Edge Hang, 20mm BW Hang, 7:3 Repeaters and Bar Hold
Pulling power and core are within the 7a range. Improving finger strength could be helpful for this climber.
The metrics are all different ways to assess climbing related strength; we give details and instructions on how to measure each one.
9 of 9 metrics have 7a benchmark data. Values scale so the benchmark median sits on the green ring; reaching it ≈ a typical climber at this grade. Spikes to the centre are metrics with no recorded result.