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How does a Climbing Training Plan work?

Starting your journey with a Lattice training plan is simple: from your first click to your first session, every step is tailored to you and your goals.

Step 1: Complete Your Assessment

Before your plan can be written, we need to know exactly where you are now – and where you want to be. That’s why every plan starts with an assessment.

We hold the largest database of climber metrics in the world, so when you complete your assessment, we compare your results against climbers at your current and goal grade. This shows us exactly where your performance gaps are and helps us target your training effectively.

How it works

Once you purchase your plan on our website, you will receive an email with a link to your assessment. Your coach can’t begin writing your plan until you’ve submitted your results – so the sooner you complete it, the sooner you can start training!

The Climbing Training Plan assessment includes 4 tests and should take approximately 60 minutes to complete. The assessment covers four key areas: finger strength, pull-up strength, power endurance, and hip flexibility.

At this stage, you will also complete your pre-plan form, where you share all the important information, such as your goals, your training history, and available time and facilities. At the end of the form, you can choose your start date. Typically, you will be able to start within 2 weeks of submission; however, during busier periods (usually October to February), this can be up to 8 weeks. It’s advised that you purchase in advance of your desired start date to avoid disappointment.

Step 2: Your Coach Writes Your Plan

Once your assessment results are in, your coach will create your 100% custom training plan.

Your plan will:

  • Address weaknesses highlighted in your assessment.
  • Build on your strengths where that benefits your goals.
  • Include training specific to your climbing style and objectives (e.g., if your project is a compression boulder, you’ll see plenty of relevant exercises).
  • Be fully tailored to your available time and facilities.

You might be surprised by what your assessment reveals – but your coach will know exactly how to turn those results into progress.

Step 3: Begin Training

Climbing Training Plans are self-led, meaning you will be in charge of scheduling your training and sticking to your plan. Whilst you don’t receive ongoing coach support, you can get in touch with any important questions.

Your plan will be delivered in the Lattice app – exclusive to plan clients.
In the app, you can:

  • Schedule your training for maximum flexibility.
  • Tick off sessions as you complete them.
  • Use built-in timers set up for your workouts.
  • Track your training analytics.

You’ll also receive a personal video from your coach covering the results of your assessment and the reasoning behind your training plan.

Lattice assessment on the Lattice hangboard.

Step 4: Moving Into Your Next Phase

Continuing your training journey is easy!

Once you’ve completed your training plan, you’re free to purchase another 12- or 24-week plan to continue training. (You’ll receive an email towards the end of the plan with a cheeky discount).

Each new training block starts with a reassessment.

Not sure this plan is for you?

We offer a range of plans here at Lattice…

Climbing Training Plan PLUS — 100% custom training plan with ongoing coach support and unlimited plan edits.

Flexibility Training Plan — 100% custom training plan with ongoing coach support and unlimited plan edits, focusing on flexibility for climbing.

Compare Lattice training plans now.

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