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Is pull-up training a waste of time for climbers?
Research & Data

Is pull-up training a waste of time for climbers?

Will Bosi recently told us something that might surprise you. During a video shoot, he admitted he rarely does weighted pull-ups in training anymore. “I…

Ollie Torr

August 13, 2026

How long does it take to climb V12?
Research & Data

How long does it take to climb V12?

The average V12+ climber in one of our largest datasets (65,000 climbers) has been climbing for the same amount of time, and the number, might…

Ollie Torr

July 29, 2026

Finger Strength

Finger Strength For Climbers Increases, In Relation To Grade

If you could only improve one thing to climb harder, what should it be? Finger strength for climbers is long considered important, but many believe…

Ollie Torr

July 13, 2026

Climbing at an Elite Standard: How Much Time Does It Take?
Research & Data

Climbing at an Elite Standard: How Much Time Does It Take?

When I describe how many hours it takes to climb at an elite standard, people are often surprised. For the very best, like Lattice athlete…

Ollie Torr

May 27, 2026

Why Do We Train Half Crimp?
Finger Strength

Why Do We Train Half Crimp?

Have you ever scrolled through your training plan and thought “why is it always half crimp”?. If so, you’re not alone. It’s one of the…

Ollie Torr

May 14, 2026

How many days should I train per week for climbing?
Research & Data

How many days should I train per week for climbing?

Data Dive: Training Days & Weekly Exercise (V4-V12+) We analysed our data on over 2,300 climbers training and logging their sessions on the Lattice app,…

Lattice Training

April 28, 2026

How Do You Measure the Effectiveness of a Climbing Training Plan? | LatticePlan
LatticePlan

How Do You Measure the Effectiveness of a Climbing Training Plan? | LatticePlan

How do you measure the effectiveness of a training plan or a LatticePlan?The question is simple. The answer isn’t. Imagine a basic climbing plan.Three sessions…

Cam Hartley

December 11, 2025

How Lattice Training Developed The MXEdge (Part 2)
Products & Services

How Lattice Training Developed The MXEdge (Part 2)

Last month, we released the MXEdge Lift, our latest finger strength training tool. We quickly became aware that people wanted to know more about our…

Lattice Training

June 5, 2024

What makes the Lattice Training MXEdge different from other edges? (Part 1)
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What makes the Lattice Training MXEdge different from other edges? (Part 1)

In the last few years, we’ve seen the introduction of a variety of portable hangboards (a.k.a. lifting edges, lifting blocks, no hang devices, pick-up training…

Lattice Training

May 22, 2024