Training

Writing your own training plan: the most important dos and don'ts

For some of us, the new year starts with athletic ambitions – ideally structured in a training plan. Here's what you should keep in mind if you're creating your own training plan for the first time.

5 New Year's resolutions for climbing that you actually stick to

Resolutions, yes – but please be realistic: We've collected five New Year's resolutions that will actually make a difference to your climbing year in 2026 and are even a bit of fun.

12 climbing technique exercises that everyone should try

Clean climbing technique – yes please! Every climber can easily try these twelve effective exercises in their next session.
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Is there a "perfect climber"? Benchmarks for fingers, power, etc.

Finger strength like Will Bosi, power like Erin McNeice: What are the ideal conditions for climbing? Lattice Training has tried to "build" the perfect climber's body.

Too inflexible? 5 stretching exercises specifically for climbing

The hook is too close, your hips are too stiff, and everything on the wall feels uncomfortable? With these five stretches, you can specifically work on your climbing flexibility.

10 tips that will change your climbing forever!

In Lattice Training's latest video, "10 Things That Will Change Your Climbing Forever," former competitive climber and 8c/5.14b athlete Jen Wood shares ten key insights that have fundamentally improved her climbing. We've summarized them here for you:

Climbing training on rings: exercises and tips

There are those times when it's raining constantly and you just can't get out onto the rock. By now, you know all the bouldering problems in the gym by heart and wonder how you'll be able to tackle the harder ones. In this article, we'll introduce you to a simple yet valuable training tool that's a basic part of your equipment: rings.

Finger taping – 3 common taping methods

Muscles adapt to stress more quickly than tendons, ligaments, and capsules. If these are injured, they make climbing very difficult. Finger injuries, in particular, are unfortunately not uncommon in climbing. We'll show you a few common taping methods for the most common climbing and bouldering injuries. 
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Finger strength: Training exercises and methods in the ranking

Finger training is one of the essential components of climbing-specific training, but which exercises and methods specifically improve maximum strength, strength endurance, and other factors? A ranking by training experts provides clarity – for beginners and advanced climbers alike.
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After a climbing break: How to get back into it

An injury, stress at work, or simply a lack of motivation – there can be many reasons for a climbing break. Learn more about the attitude you need to survive a break and master your return to climbing here.

How much does creatine really do for climbers? | Self-experiment

Just a few grams of creatine daily is said to promote recovery and muscle building during climbing and training. To test the benefits of creatine for finger strength, Lattice is conducting a self-experiment.
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You can implement these training tips from Erin McNeice in your next bouldering session

Erin McNeice has only been climbing in the IFSC youth competitions for a few years now – since then, she's not only made it to the Olympics in Paris, but also reached the top of the World Cup in bouldering and lead climbing. In the new video, the young Brit shares her training secrets.
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These are the best (and worst) training exercises for climbers

There's no doubt that strength training is essential for climbing. Nevertheless, there are particularly helpful exercises—and some that do more harm than good.
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More helps more? | Why "climbing more" doesn't make you stronger faster

Some swear by training plans, others prefer to improve by spending as much time on the wall as possible. One myth is particularly persistent: If you simply climb a lot, you'll get stronger faster, even without targeted training.
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Motivation, routines, injuries | Will Bosi shares training secrets

Master of the trade Will Bosi gives insights into his training and explains why the strongest fingers in the world are not necessarily genetic.
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How to finally get better at slab climbing | Tips with Anna Hazelnutt

Why is Anna Hazelnutt so incredibly strong on the slab? Find out what you can learn from the slab expert in this video from Lattice Training.
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Climb and boulder with more confidence with tips from the Olympic champion

With these tips from Toby Roberts you can improve your mental game for climbing and bouldering.
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8 performance hacks for your next session | Climbing training

What to do when the project just isn't working out? In this video, Lattice Training presents 8 performance hacks for your next session.

The most versatile training tool for climbers | Crimproll

It feels like there are a ton of fingerboards on the market, and yet the different models only differ marginally from one another. With the Crimproll, there is now a fingerboard that boasts an unusual rotating mechanism. We took a closer look at the Crimproll.
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Concentrated girl power and training tips from Erin McNeice and Jana Svecova

They couldn't be more different: competitive climber Erin McNeice and outdoor boulderer Jana Svecova. Lattice Training accompanied the two during their training.
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Climbing During Pregnancy | Expert Tips from Joy Black

In this article you will receive valuable tips on how to climb safely during pregnancy and what you should pay attention to.
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100 8A Kilterboard Boulders in one session – can he do it?

Frenchman Jules Marchaland has set himself the crazy goal of climbing 100 8A boulders on Kilterboard in a single session. This video shows his crazy attempt.

3 ultimate technique tips from Will Bosi | Climbing training

In recent years, Will Bosi has catapulted himself from a little-known climber to the climbing elite - in sport climbing and bouldering. In this video, he gives three tips on how to improve your climbing technique.
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Three effective concepts for more mobility

Are you stretching regularly but aren't really becoming more flexible? Then it's time to rethink your approach. Today we're introducing you to three...

This exercise helps with elbow pain

Many climbers know it: pain on the inner elbow when pulling hard. If the pain becomes established, it remains a persistent companion and is...
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4 Tips: Climb Ledges Better Without Additional Strength Training

Groin balling is not just about strength alone. Today you will learn 4 practical techniques that will help you improve your ability to hold groins...
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Climbing like Adam Ondra – how it's done

Adam Ondra is one of the most comprehensive and strongest climbers in the world. Today you will learn which basic techniques the GOAT uses and how you can use them...
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Climbing training: How to create your individual training plan

Do you want to train more specifically to improve your climbing level, but don't know how to go about it? Then you'll find tips from professional trainers...
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More flexibility, more power: These stretches improve your climbing performance

Starting high, changing foot and hand when pushing or spreading wide in corners are examples of climbing movements in which a lack of flexibility can be very limiting. Today we will show...
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Technique tips from 5 climbing professionals

Aidan Roberts, Jen Wood and other professionals give you tips in this video on how to improve your climbing technique.

News

Melloblocco 2026 – The legendary bouldering event enters its next round

From May 6th to 9th, 2026, Val Masino in Valtellina will once again transform into a meeting place for thousands of boulderers from all over the world. Online registration is now open.

Cloe Coscoy in an interview | Explosive moves and absolute passion

Playful, passionate, and explosive – that's Cloe Coscoy's bouldering style. She combines impressive strength with infectious joy, is one of the strongest climbers in the competition scene, and a member of the US National Team. She has been a three-time Pan American Champion and a three-time US Vice Champion. Through bouldering, she has found her own unique way to express herself and show who she truly is.

New ruling in the "Pitztal" case | Supreme Court confirms EIA requirement for Pitztal glacier expansion

The expansion plans for additional slopes and lifts in the Pitztal Glacier ski area must undergo an environmental impact assessment (EIA). The Austrian Alpine Club welcomes the ruling, in which the Supreme Court explicitly emphasizes the protection of glaciers and high-alpine regions.

"Open Minds" | Will Bosi and Dave Graham in search of the future of bouldering

A dream for bouldering fans: In the 40-minute documentary "Open Minds," two of the world's most influential boulderers venture into a valley brimming with untapped potential. Will Bosi and Dave Graham take viewers on a journey through Val Balvona in search of future classics.

Yannick Flohé repeats »Excalibur« (9b+) in Arco

The well-known test piece in Drena near Arco has briefly...