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How fit are you This test for will show you

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In the latest episode of his video series, Magnus Midtbo presents a standardized test with which you can record your current condition.

With the test of the two climbing trainers Stian Christophersen and Martin Mobaten you can determine where you stand in terms of climbing technology. Getting tested finger force, Pull-up strength, body tension and slope strength and a total number of points calculated from the individual tests.

Achieved according to the two trainers Adam Ondra probably 34 points (out of a maximum of 40). How many points do you get?

How hard can you climb This test rates you

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Hundreds of spectators watched as the Tyrolean climber clipped the anchor of Seb Bouin's "DNA" in the Verdon Gorge. With his live ascent, Schubert created a climbing moment that will go down in history – as the first repeat of a 9c route, currently the highest grade in sport climbing.
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In April 2026, Bouin successfully completed his project "Le Chant des Muses" on the Romeyer Wall in the Drôme region. A film by Black Diamond shows the exceptional French climber behind the scenes and his journey to the successful ascent.
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