What Happens When a Climber Who Never Trains Strength Gets Tested?

Welcome to Part 1 of a special two-part series where I team up with climbing expert Gudmund Grønhaug to put my skills to the test! After two years of climbing experience—and without focusing on any additional strength training—I’m now taking on a series of strength and endurance tests designed for climbers. In this episode, Gudmund shares his expert insights into each test, explaining the importance of testing for climbers who want to climb harder and avoid injuries. Whether you’re curious about your own limits, wondering if strength training is essential, or just looking for training tips, there’s a lot to learn here! Ready to see how I score? And if you’ve taken any climbing tests, share your experience in the comments—I’d love to hear how you’re training! Check out Gudmund’s climbing training programs and more at klatretrening.no Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 3:19 - Test 1: Pull-Up 7:15 - Test 2: Pull-Up 1rm 11:24 - Test 3: Push ups 18:17 - Test 4: Pull-Up 19 mm edge 21:10 - Gudmund About Weight Loss and Climbing Music by epidemic sound